Hanover County Schools Encourage Students to Walk to School

There was a story in today's Richmond Times Dispatch that describes the efforts of several schools in Hanover County to get their students to walk... not unlike what we're doing at RES with our Walking Bus effort, and our participation in a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant. At Laurel Meadow ES, educators are teaching students about how to stay safe as a pedestrian. They won a SRTS grant last year, which is helping to fund the educational efforts. This year, John M. Gandy and Henry Clay elementary schools are also applying for SRTS grant money.

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RES Holds First Walking Bus of the Year

Mother nature thwarted us last Friday, but the rain and wind cleared for this morning's Walking Bus. Despite the cool weather, many families decided to enjoy the morning sun and walk to school. We witnessed buses from Roxshire, Queen's Park, and other local neighborhoods.

This was the first of four "official" walking buses that are planned for this year, so if you missed it, don't worry. There will be additional opportunities to get out and look for your classmates also walking to school. And, if you happen to participate in the Wednesday Running Club, consider a brisk warm-up walk to school on Wednesday mornings, too.

If you participated in the walking bus (or if you didn't), post your comments here on what worked, what didn't, and what could make it better. Or email brynadunn@comcast.net.

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