WHO: ERIN DAVIS, son of late jazz icon MILES DAVIS, will represent SIR MILES DAVIS ACADEMY as “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY” during the Chicago Public Schools 13th annual event, created by Mayor Richard M. Daley. He will be supported by his cousin, Vince Wilburn, Jr., nephew of Miles Davis, who was “Principal For A Day” in 2009, along with Vince Wilburn, Sr.

WHAT: “PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY 2010”
The annual Principal For A Day event is a highly anticipated tradition that provides an opportunity for members of Chicago’s business and civic communities to visit the city’s public school system and interact with students, teachers and principals to learn more about their accomplishments and challenges. It is a critical part of the Chicago Public School System’s (CPS) effort to continue developing ongoing partnerships for every public school in Chicago, via the renewed commitment of volunteers, materials and financial resources to support the 600 CPS schools.

This year’s Principal For A Day will feature a tribute to the Mayor and his vision for the program which has benefited hundreds of CPS schools over the years.

The Principal For A Day format this year also allows for a broader interaction taking place virtually the entire school day.

WHERE: SIR MILES DAVIS ACADEMY (773/535-9120)
6723 South Wood in Chicago, IL 60636

WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 (7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – Orientation )
*Event takes place throughout regular school hours.

It concludes with a reception during which a tribute to the Mayor will take place.

COMMENTS: The CPS will take this opportunity to launch the “Say Yes To CPS!” campaign where participants will make a Commitment Pledge of Support to their assigned school . CPS serves approximately 409,000 students in more than 670 schools. It is the third largest school district in the nation.