Area Students Encouraged to Walk & Roll to School Next Week

During the week of Feb. 13-17 kids are encouraged to walk or roll to school. The weeklong opportunity promoted by Douglas ESD’s Safe Routes to School is geared for students in grades K-12 and their families, which includes virtual and homeschool students. Choose the nicest day of the week or bust out rain boots and coats. If students don’t live near a school, they are invited to participate for twenty minutes in a safe alternative location such as a neighborhood or park. All participants should follow bicycle and pedestrian safety guidelines and are encouraged to participate with a friend or family member. Elementary-aged children and younger should have a responsible caregiver accompany them along their safe route to school. Participants who register at https://bit.ly/WinterWalkNRoll will be entered into a drawing to win a new bike, scooter, waterproof boots or umbrella. Winners will be announced Feb. 20 via email and Facebook at www.facebook.com/DoCoSafeRoutes For more information about Safe Routes to School, visit www.douglasesd.k12.or.us/safe-routes-to- school Via Douglas ESD