Fairmeadows Elementary to Train Students on How to Walk to School Safely

From a West Des Moines Schools news release:

Fairmeadows Elementary School will kick off a new Walking School Bus program Nov. 16 with all staff, students and families invited to walk to school that morning. Participants will meet at Fairmeadows Park at 8 a.m. and enjoy a breakfast snack before the Walking School Bus starts on its way.

District staff, police and community leaders have also been invited to participate and escort small groups of students safely to school that morning.

“We’re excited to implement the Walking School Bus and create safe situations for more of our students to walk to and from school,” said Fairmeadows Principal Carol Seid.

Fairmeadows will be implementing the Walking School Bus, a group of children who walk to school together under the supervision of a trained adult leader, this spring. The program promotes good health, a cleaner environment and reduced traffic around school.

All of the adult leaders must be trained and certified before they are able to lead a Walking School Bus route. Each route is designed with safety in mind:

• Walk stops are close to student’s homes

• Students are dropped off at the school door

For more information, visit www.walkingschoolbus.org.