The
exciting time of the new school year is now upon us! It is important to renew our focus on safety
- as parents and students, drivers, riders and walkers, particularly when
travelling to and from school.
As
we prepare for and start the new school year, making sure to utilize
crosswalks, using the buddy system and looking out for younger students and
those new to the bus or school will help ensure the school year starts off on
the right foot. With all periods of
transition, patience is essential. Bus
drivers will be meeting their new students and teaching them bus safety, and
educators working to start routines to get the school day going smoothly. Whether we are traveling the roads of
dropping off students, we all need to be in the back-to-school state of mind,
and adjust our summertime habits accordingly.
Keeping
safe should be a top priority as we begin another school year. Following safety
procedures and laws like those prohibiting passing a stopped bus or using cell
phones while driving, and obeying speed limits and staying a safe distance from
the vehicle ahead of you can protect lives.
We
can make the start of the school year a success, and set the tone for a
productive and fun school year.