Talk to your kids about bus safety, even if this is not their first year, everyone needs a reminder.
If your child is older and heading back to school on the bus, talk to them about the new little ones on their bus remind them that it is a scary experience for them and try to look out for them and make them feel safe and happy. A little kindness goes a long way.
Your bus driver needs to concentrate on his or her driving, it is so important to talk quietly on the bus with no yelling.
Remember if your child can touch the bus when it comes to a stop, then they are too close and unsafe.
LISTED BELOW ARE A FEW LINKS THAT MAY BE HELPFUL BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS:
https://www.findmyschool.ca/Eligibility
Bus safety:
https://www.stwdsta.ca/school-bus-safety-smarts/
COVID-19
http://www.ontario.ca/page/covid-19-health-and-safety-measures-schools
During these unprecedented times, kids all over will be going back to school with new rules due to COVID-19. This also included the bus ride to school and home.
-Masks are mandatory for all children including Kindergarten students.
-Make sure your child washes their hands for 20 seconds with soap, before they leave home. This will help with the spread of all germs not only COVID-19
-Pack extra masks in your Child’s backpack (Neck warmers and scarves are not a replacement for masks)
-There is a new NO-3 H Rule when back to school starts.
- NO HUGS
- NO HAND SHAKES
- NO HIGH-FIVES
Reminder of bus rules:
- Arrive 5 minutes before your bus arrives.
- Line up 2 meters apart
- The bus driver will tell you when to enter the bus
- Always use the handrails to enter the bus and to leave the bus
- Never push or shove inside
- When getting off the bus always take 10 giant steps away from the bus
- Always fill the back of the bus first, some buses may have your Childs name on the window side for a seating plan
- No throwing items inside the bus or out the windows
- Keep your head, hands, and arms inside at all times
- Always remain in your seat until the bus comes to a full stop when arriving at your stop
