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PARTNERS | HEALTHY CITY | HOW HEALTHY | VISION | SUMMIT | PRIORITIES | FUNCTIONS | CITY OF FALL RIVER |
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Walking School Bus
Program |
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Teachers at the Saints Peter & Paul School on Dover Street began a Walking School Bus Program on International Walk to School Day, October 3, 2007. Headed up by Principal Kathy Burt and teacher Jenn Souza, the project encourages the opportunity to walk to school in a safe and enjoyable way to benefit their health. |
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| Priority Area: | Health Education |
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3,C) Physical Fitness Education |
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Goal: |
To encourage more children and parents to walk to school on a regular basis |
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Method(s): |
Walkers receive small plastic "feet" as a reward for walking |
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| Timeline: |
October through November, 2007, and April through May, 2008 |
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| Indicators: |
Number of participants |
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| Progress: | Over 30 children participated in the daily walks | |
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How citizens can get involved: |
By requesting permission for parents to have their children participate |
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| Contact Information: |
Contact Principal Kathy Burt at 508-672-7258 |
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