Beaverton Safe Routes to School
February Newsletter for Staff, Parents and Volunteers
3rd Annual Walk + Roll Art Contest Winners!
Thank you to all 433 participants and congratulations to our winners:
1st grade: Sophia, Findley
2nd grade: Tejashree, Jacob Wismer
3rd grade: Claire, Findley
4th grade: Avishi, Sato
5th grade: Queenie, Jacob Wismer
6th grade: Abhiram, Stoller
7th grade: Shawn, ISB
8th grade: Shunyu, Stoller
Certificate of Appreciation: Dylan, Westview HS
Grand Prize Elementary: Emily, Flex Online School
Grand Prize Middle: Akshaya, BASE
Love the Bus!
Thank you for sharing your love and appreciation for our hard-working bus drivers this month. 5,1141 small prizes were provided to students to show our appreciation for riding their school bus. Our school buses transport over 28,000 students each day in Beaverton. Riding the school bus is not only a safe option for travel to school, it increases the safety and health for all of our students, the community and the planet. Less cars on the road, increases air quality and makes routes to school safer for all travel users.
Washington County Neighborhood Streets Program
Every month we receive parent concerns about hazards along school routes for students. Please watch the short video below or visit the following link for more information about the Neighborhood Streets Program and how you can apply.
Join us for another Walk + Rollers Leadership Team Meeting!
What is a Bike Rodeo?
Practice Safety Skills
Ride Through Obstacles
Check Bikes for Safety
Spring’s Steps to Bicycle Safety
With more people itching to get outside to walk and bike, it’s a good time to review the rules to ensure everyone’s safety. Be sure to review the best routes to use and if biking, check the bike’s condition before you head out. This short video, “ABC Quick Check” can help!
Here are a few steps to remember:
Always wear your helmet
Ride in the same direction as traffic, not against traffic.
Be visible. Wear a bright jacket or add reflective material or blinking lights to increase visibility.
Stay alert and ride predictably, in a straight line.
If riding on the sidewalk or in a crosswalk, ride at walking speed and be prepared to walk your bike when it gets busy or at the request of crossing guards. Be mindful of pedestrians and aware of traffic at all times.
Don’t assume that drivers see you – always watch for cars making turns or backing out of driveways. Learn bicycle safety skills in a class or ask Safe Routes to School to give a lesson at your school!
2021/2022 Messaging Toolkit
Beaverton School District Safe Routes to School
Beaverton Safe Routes to School is made possible with the support from City of Beaverton, Metro and Oregon Department of Transportation. Thank you!