Walk to School Day!

On Wednesday, October 2nd, Longfellow School will once again participate in International Walk to School Day.  We promote walking especially on this day, but also everyday.  Students who walk will earn stamps and shoes to decorate.  If walking to school is absolutely not possible, your child may still earn the rewards by walking around the block during the lunch hour.

Why walk?

• It's fun!  Walking brings a sense of joy and independence.  
• It's healthy!  The trip to school is a chance for children (and adults!) to get the physical activity they need.
• Cleaner Environment!  Replacing car trips to school with walking can reduce congestion and air-polluting emissions.
• Promoting Safety!  Building sidewalks, providing education programs and adding traffic calming measures are some of the ways to improve safety. Encouraging walking to school can help build support for infrastructure improvements in the broader community.
• Community Benefits!  Reducing traffic congestion, boosting a sense of community, and improving neighborhood connections benefit the community.