August 20, 2003—The families at E.B. Scripps Elementary School think education is great and are celebrating the new school year with a Back to School Picnic providing a host of hands-on art activities sponsored by the Children’s Museum San Diego.

Most exciting, however, is that the creative festivities of the day feature one of San Diego’s most unique art events ever, Paint the Principal.

Yes, Principal Rich Cansdale will sport a white jumpsuit with goggles, transforming into a human canvas for students to paint.

When
Sunday, August 24
4pm–6pm

Where
E.B. Scripps Elementary School
10380 Spring Canyon Road
Take I-15 north, exit Scripps Poway Road east, turn right on Spring Canyon

What
The Children’s Museum/Museo de los Niños San Diego will host the Museum Without Walls at the E.B.Scripps back to school picnic by providing free hands-on art activities and entertainment for all ages.

Additional activities include chalk art, facepainting, drawing, hatmaking and noodle necklaces.

Visuals
    1  Colorful, hands-on art activites, families, kids, Paint the Principal
    2  Stock photos of Museum Without Walls activities
    3  On location filming with community and principal from 4pm–6pm