Back to School Safety for Le Mars, IA

Summer is winding down and the season ahead includes so much activity, it can be easy to forget the basics of safety when heading to school and fall activities.

At back-to-school time, safety on or near the road is a great place to start, and the reminder SAFE can help kids who are riding the bus:

• Stay five big steps away from the curb or edge of roadway – that’s about 10 feet.
• Always hold still until the bus completes its stop. Don’t move until the driver signals you.
• Face to the front of the bus while riding and stay in your seat.
• Exit the bus only after it completely stops, and make sure to look left-right-left before you cross any road or intersection.

These simple steps, recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, can make sure getting to and from school is always a safe trip. A sad reminder is about 20 kids, on average, die each year in accidents that involve getting on and off the bus.

If you have children that will be staying home before or after school, Floyd Valley Education does offer a Home Alone class as well as a Babysitting Class for older sibling.  Both classes have great information as well as safety reminders for kids and parents as well.