well behaved youngster may forget himself and suddenly sprint off. If you cannot keep a firm grip on your child’s hand while in a parking lot, play it safe and buckle him into a stroller. Teach your children Do not assume your child understands the dangers lurking in a parking lot. Because it seems so clear to you, it is easy to overestimate your child’s knowledge. KidsandCars.org suggests teaching your child that even though they can see a vehicle; the driver may not see them. Thousands of children are seriously injured or die yearly because a driver simply didn’t see them while backing up. You also need to teach your child the dangers of running off, due to the unlikely event that they will be abducted or, more likely, get lost. While we do not want to frighten our kids unnecessarily, we also do not want them to be unaware. Talk to your child in an age-appropriate way about the importance of sticking close to you. Watch for Other People’s Children Although you may always keep a close eye on your youngster in parking lots, don’t assume everyone else does the same. Before getting into your vehicle, KidsandCars.org recommends walking around and behind the vehicle, prior to moving. Also, keep a careful eye out for children as you back out and maneuver through the parking lot. School Closing For school closings, early dismissals and late starts, call the School Closing Hotline at (651) or watch/listen for information on these media outlets: WCCO-AM 830 If winter weather is so severe that schools need to close, parents will also be alerted in three ways as a decision is made: A School Messenger phone message and email will be sent to all parents. A message will be posted on the homepage of Messages will be posted on the District’s Facebook and Twitter pages. We know that closing schools can be disruptive, especially for working families. Student and staff safety are our primary concern. Ultimately, the decision to send children to school remains with families. The District supports those decisions that are made for the safety and health of students. Smoke Free Environment Bear Lake Area Schools is smoke free. Smoking is not permitted in the building or on school grounds. This includes the playground and the parking lot. Snacks All White Bear Lake Area Schools in the district are introducing school meal and snack standards meant to reduce calories and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. In
well behaved youngster may forget himself and suddenly sprint off. If you cannot keep a firm grip on your child’s hand while in a parking lot, play it safe and buckle him into a stroller. Teach your children Do not assume your child understands the dangers lurking in a parking lot. Because it seems so clear to you, it is easy to overestimate your child’s knowledge. KidsandCars.org suggests teaching your child that even though they can see a vehicle; the driver may not see them. Thousands of children are seriously injured or die yearly because a driver simply didn’t see them while backing up. You also need to teach your child the dangers of running off, due to the unlikely event that they will be abducted or, more likely, get lost. While we do not want to frighten our kids unnecessarily, we also do not want them to be unaware. Talk to your child in an age-appropriate way about the importance of sticking close to you. Watch for Other People’s Children Although you may always keep a close eye on your youngster in parking lots, don’t assume everyone else does the same. Before getting into your vehicle, KidsandCars.org recommends walking around and behind the vehicle, prior to moving. Also, keep a careful eye out for children as you back out and maneuver through the parking lot. School Closing For school closings, early dismissals and late starts, call the School Closing Hotline at (651) or watch/listen for information on these media outlets: WCCO-AM 830 If winter weather is so severe that schools need to close, parents will also be alerted in three ways as a decision is made: A School Messenger phone message and email will be sent to all parents. A message will be posted on the homepage of Messages will be posted on the District’s Facebook and Twitter pages. We know that closing schools can be disruptive, especially for working families. Student and staff safety are our primary concern. Ultimately, the decision to send children to school remains with families. The District supports those decisions that are made for the safety and health of students. Smoke Free Environment Bear Lake Area Schools is smoke free. Smoking is not permitted in the building or on school grounds. This includes the playground and the parking lot. Snacks All White Bear Lake Area Schools in the district are introducing school meal and snack standards meant to reduce calories and increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. In
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