Celebrate The Gorman Fort Banks Elementary School’s

Third Annual Walk to School Day

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Join families of the Gorman Fort Banks community to walk to school from your home or from 3 locations! 

1. Public lot on Crest Ave- 0.4 mi

2. Public lot on George Street/ Winthrop Street- 0.59 mi

3. Public parking on Franklin Street, along Veteran’s Field- 0.4 mi

Just a few reasons to walk to school:

• Walking to school is an opportunity to get physical activity as part of your child’s daily routine
• Physical activity is associated with improved academic performance in children and adolescents
• Improved physical fitness reduces the risk of diabetes, and has positive affects on mental health
• Walking to school offers children an opportunity to spend time in the natural environment and develop a sense of independence
• Walking to school reduces traffic congestion in the community
• Walking to school with your child offers an opportunity to explain the rules of the road, and safe use of crosswalks and sidewalks

PLEASE NOTE:

Parents MUST accompany students to school

The bus WILL be running on the typical schedule

For questions related to this event please feel free to contact fortbankspto@gmail.com or go to www.walkbiketoschool.org