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Metro Editorial Services –––––––––––––– A kindergartener's first day of school is a day to cherish. There are so many firsts to experience, from wearing a backpack for the first time to making new friends to riding on a school bus. Riding on a school bus is often a fun experience for kids, however it is a good idea to reinforce lessons at home in preparation for the first day of school. Here are some important topics to go over. • Walk to the bus using a sidewalk if there is one. If no sidewalk is present, walk on the opposite side of the street facing oncoming
traffic. • Wait for the bus at the designated stop. Don't wander away. • Do not go into the street while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Do not roughhouse or run around with friends while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Wait for the bus a safe distance away from the street until the bus stops and opens the door. • Walk one-by-one onto the bus. Do not push or crowd the doorway. • Once on the bus, quickly find a seat and sit down. • If there is a seatbelt, fasten it. (Children should be familiar with how to latch a seatbelt.)
• Do not put your head, arms or anything else out of the bus window. • Keep the bus aisle clear of backpacks or other items. • Keep voices down so not to distract the driver. • Listen to the driver. • Do not throw things on the bus. • Unbuckle your seatbelt only when the bus has stopped at the school (or your stop at home)and the door is open. • Exit the bus slowly and do not push. • If you must cross the street when exiting the bus, do so in front of the bus so the driver can see you.
Dash and dine? Bring cup of milk • Add bran cereal to a fruit smoothie to boost fibre content • freeze a batch of muffins or cereal bars using bran or whole grain cereal • Sprinkle high fibre cereal and fruit atop frozen pan-
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BACK TO SCHOOL 2012
Bus safety for Kindergarteners
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cakes or waffles • Make trail mix by combining cereal, nuts and dried fruit in a portable container • If you do need to dash and dine, bring a bag of cereal and a portable cup of milk. Cereal Facts An important source of
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whole grains. For many breakfast cereals, a 30 gram portion counts as one serving of Grain Products from Canadaʼs Food Guide. An important source of fibre. Breakfast cereal is an easy way to meet daily recommended intakes for fibre. Sugar in perspective.
Breakfast cereals, including pre-sweetened varieties, contribute only five per cent of the added sugar in childrensʼ diets. A modest amount of sodium. Breakfast cereals account for just three per cent of the average Canadian daily sodium intake.
P L E A S E R E M E M B E R!
Welcome back to School!
Whether walking, biking or riding the bus to school always remember to obey all traffic signals, signs and crossing guards. Be extra careful in bad weather!
ATTENTION ALL CHETWYND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS! Do need a class schedule or a schedule change? Please come to the CSS between 10 am and 2 pm between August 28 & August 31 to make those changes.
New students should attend to register as well. Chetwynd Secondary School 250-788-2267
Review these safety tips with your kids before they go back to school:
1. Opt for a backpack with wide, padded shoulder straps and keep it light. You may want to consider a rolling backpack for heavy books. 2. At the bus stop, wait for the bus to reach a complete stop before approaching it.
3. Stay seated on the school bus until it arrives at your stop, and remember to wear your seatbelt. Always keep your head and arms inside the bus.
4. Use the handrail when exiting the bus, and cross in front ofthe bus so the driver can see you. Remember to check both ways for traffic before crossing the street.
5. If you walk to school, go with a buddy, and avoid crossing through any empty lots or fields along the way.
6. If you ride a bike or scooter to school, remember to always wear your helmet. 7. Don’t talk to strangers, and never accept gifts or rides from strangers.
8. Cross the street only at designated crosswalks, and obey school crossing guards. 9. If you’re bullied or see somebody being bullied,tell a teacher or trusted adult. 10. Memorize your home address and phone In case of an emergency, call 911.
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