Kids World News, Wyoming Public Schools, October 2017

WYOMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS KIDS’ WORLD NEWS October 2017

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Volume 1, Issue 3, October 2017

I Want To Be An Entomologist!

An entomologist digs up--sometimes literally--all kinds of information on insects, because these six-legged critters affect just about every aspect of agriculture--as well as daily life. So it's important that entomologists know all they can about insects: the good, the bad and the ugly bugs. Where do certain insects live, what do they eat, and how do they survive the winter? How do they defend themselves from their enemies? In agriculture, some insects are bad guys--like boll weevils or corn earworms. Others, like bees, are critical to making honey and moving pollen--the powdery stuff that one flower gets from another so a fruit will form.

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0LGGOH *URXQG Practice Response-Ability: Good character is developed thru S.U.P.E.R.H.E.R.O.E.S. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in such a way that if anyone should speak badly of you, no one would believe it? It’s not easy being responsible for how you act, but decision skills FDQ VWUHQJWKHQHG ZLWK Hႇ RUW DQG ULJKW VWUDWHJLHV One way to make informed and responsible choices is to STOP ...... and give yourself time to think LOOK ....... at all your options THINK ..... about the consequences of each option DECIDE.... what’s best for the most people involved.

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Your choices make you who you are. You’re in charge of you in the classroom, in the lunchroom, at recess, in the hallways,

on the stairs, in the bathroom and on the bus. You can change the world with the right words. In the 2014 Kindle book "What's Under Your Cape," Barbara Gruener points out everyone can be superheroes to themselves and others by practicing: S ervice U nconditional Love P erseverance E mpathy R espect H onesty E nthusiasm R esponsibility O bedience E ncouragement S elf-Discipline

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Wyoming Public Schools Reading Can Give You Super Powers!

Did you know that reading can give you super powers? On Tuesday, September 12 Oriole Park families and students attended our Super Hero Reading Night.

Students were encouraged to dress up as their favorite super hero. The night ZDV ¿OOHG ZLWK LQIRUPDWLRQDO VHVVLRQV IRU SDUHQWV DQG VXSHU KHUR WKHPHG DFWLYLWLHV for the students. Parents learned about different reading activities they can do at home with with their child to strengthen their child’s reading super power. Our goal was to empower parents with information and resources and get more books in the hands of our students.

The Kent District Library provided resources and information for families, as well as STEM activities for students to engage in. Families participated in a book walk, which is like a cake walk, but they received a book as a prize! Then, students could bring a gently used book from home to trade for a new book at our book trading station. We also had a super hero photo booth!

This night would not have been possible without the awesome Super Heroes who work at Oriole Park and the following community businesses: GFS, Target, Lindo Mexico, Oriole Park PTO, Wyoming City Hall, Wyoming Police Department, Papa John’s Pizza, Kent District Library, Schuler Books and Music, Lake Michigan Credit Union, and Wesley Park United Methodist Church.

Wyoming Public Schools Inaugural Trunk Or Treat

Saturday, October 28, 2017 • 12 PM - 3 PM Wyoming High School Parking Lot North of Football Field Concession Stand

Join Us For Lots of Fun!!!

• Candy • Tombstone Walk Sponsored • Costumes

By Wyoming Wolves Bands • Music • Games Provided By • Cars Decorated Lifeline Church • Meet WHS Fall Athletes

• Senior Parent Chili Cook-Off (Proceeds benefit Senior All- Nighter - Judging @ 2 PM & Winner Announced @ 2:30 PM) • Monster Parade At 2:45 PM (Children walk track with a parent to show off their costumes)

#BetterTogetherWPS #WyomingWolves If weather is bad, festivities will be moved to the WHS gym.

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WYOMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOND PROPOSAL PLEASE VOTE: November 7, 2017 The Wyoming Board of Education is asking voters to consider a bond proposal on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

The proposal being presented would not result in a tax increase; it would extend the current millage rate into the future, allowing for significant investment in the District’s aging buildings to ensure they remain productive public assets for decades to come.

While maintaining one of the lowest school debt tax rates in the county, the District has been able to keep its aging facilities maintained. But the current needs to critical building systems exceed the resources that the District’s operating budget can cover.

These funds would provide new roofs and mechanical system upgrades to all buildings. (Our current roofs and mechanical systems have exceeded their useful lives of 20 years.) The District would also address parking and traffic flow issues that have resulted from changes in how students get to school. When our facilities were built in the 1950s and 1960s, most students walked to school. Today most are transported by bus or by parents, resulting in congested streets and parking lots. Upgrades to safety and security would also be possible, including lighting, fencing, intercoms, additional security cameras, and fire alarm system improvements.

The District would be able to make improvements to programming and student opportunities, investing in spaces to transform our older buildings into 21st Century learning environments and upgrading our athletic facilities to compete with those of neighboring districts.

1. BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED

2. SAFETY AND SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS AS NEEDED

THIS PROPOSAL FOCUSES ON: Wyoming Public Schools, which now enrolls more than 4,300 students, is asking the community to consider a bond proposal on November 7, 2017. IF APPROVED, THE MILLAGE RATE IS ESTIMATED TO REMAIN THE SAME WITH NO TAX RATE INCREASE TO HOMEOWNERS. It would extend the current millage rate into the future, allowing for an investment of approximately $79.5 million in the district’s aging buildings to help them remain productive public assets for decades to come.

School bonds can only be utilized to fund capital improvement projects, new construction, technology and transportation. Pursuant to State law, the expenditure of bond proceeds must be audited, and the proceeds cannot be used for repair or maintenance costs, teacher, administrator or employee salaries, or other operating expenses.

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Classroom and corridor renovations Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms Roof replacements Mechanical system upgrades to improve air quality and operational efficiency Classroom furniture replacements Technology infrastructure upgrades Restroom upgrades Interior and exterior lighting upgrades Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up

FOR MORE INFORMATION

If you have further questions, contact Tom Reeder, Superintendent, at (616) 530-7550 or by e-mail at reedert@wyomingps.org www.wyomingps.org

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Finally, in response to overwhelming feedback from our community survey, our high school would receive an addition to accommodate adding 9th grade to the facility.

The design would allow for a freshman wing to keep these students together during their important transition year into high schools.

NO TAX RATE INCREASE Our buildings have served us well for decades, and they have been well maintained. But as the economy and districts around us have changed, just maintaining the old is no longer enough. We need to make a significant investment in our District’s facilities to keep them relevant for the next generation of Wyoming’s students. Luckily we are at a point that investment can be made with no increase in taxes.

Please be on the lookout for additional details related to this proposal in the weeks to come.

3. DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SCHOOL INTO GRADES 9-12 BUILDING

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Secure entry additions Fire alarm system upgrades Building-wide intercoms Exterior lighting upgrades Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

In response to feedback from our community survey, our high school would receive an addition that would accommodate the relocation of 9th grade from the junior high. The design would allow for a freshman wing to keep these students together during their important transition year into high school. Upgrades to the high school would occur over two phases, starting in 2018.

IN SUMMARY

Wyoming Public Schools continually strives to be a responsible steward of tax dollars and is the only district in Kent County to balance its budget over the 5-year period from 2012 – 2016, an especially challenging period for public schools. The funds generated by this proposal would be treated with the same conservatism and fiscal prudence used to manage the district’s operating budget.

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• Construction of a two-story, 30 classroom addition • Creation of flexible-use extended learning areas • Existing corridor, classroom and science lab renovation • Existing cafeteria and kitchen upgrades to accommodate the addition of ninth graders to the facility • Media center relocation • Athletic upgrades • Site upgrades to support building renovations

HIGH SCHOOL – $40,025,000

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL – $4,465,000

PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $3,600,000

This proposal would allow for the relocation of 9th grade to the high school to create a 9-12 building to improve educational programming and delivery.

• Classroom renovations and development of new science labs • Cafeteria expansion • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Building remodeling to create ADA access • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up

• Classroom and corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

GLADIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $5,895,000

HUNTINGTON WOODS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER – $1,500,000

PHASE 1 – STARTING IN 2018 • • • • • • • • • • •

Construction of a two-story, 30 classroom addition Creation of flexible-use extended learning areas Relocation of offices for improved security Restroom upgrades Mechanical system upgrades and partial roof replacement New classroom furniture as needed Security upgrades Exterior lighting upgrades Partial parking lot relocation and associated site upgrades New bus loop on south end of building New baseball and softball fields (relocation of fields due to building addition and associated parking lot)

PHASE 2 – STARTING IN 2022 • Cafeteria and kitchen upgrades to accommodate the addition of ninth graders to the facility • Media center relocation • Creation of flexible-use extended learning areas • Existing corridor, classroom and science lab renovation • Athletic upgrades to include space for wrestling and cheer practice • Athletic upgrades to include a new stadium entry plaza, new track and football field surfaces, press box updates, concessions area upgrades • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Expand parking on west side of building

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL – $11,425,000 • Reconstruction of aged, undersized and inadequate classrooms • Corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light • Significant auditorium renovations • Restroom upgrades • Replace select exterior doors • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Addition of canopy at secure entry • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Security upgrades • Parking and traffic flow improvements

• Classroom and corridor renovations; increase natural light • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Security upgrades • Playground improvements

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Addition of secure building entry Classroom and corridor renovations Restroom upgrades New mechanical system and whole roof replacement Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system Playground improvements

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING – $940,000 WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $4,850,000 • Classroom and corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Addition of canopy at secure entry • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades; new intercom system • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

ORIOLE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $4,675,000 • Three classroom addition to support educational program needs • Addition of secure building entry and office renovation • Classroom and corridor renovations • Larger windows to increase natural light in classrooms • Restroom upgrades • New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Select classroom furniture and technology infrastructure upgrades • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Security upgrades • Improvements to parking and student drop-off and pick-up • Playground improvements

• Security upgrades • New mechanical system and whole roof replacement • Restroom upgrades; replace select finishes, flooring and furniture • Interior and exterior lighting upgrades • Addition of professional development space

REGIONAL CENTER & ADULT EDUCATION – $830,000 • • • • •

Classroom, corridor and restroom renovations Larger windows to increase natural light Replace existing exterior doors New mechanical system; interior and exterior lighting upgrades New classroom furniture as needed

BUS GARAGE – $400,000 • • • • • •

Replace select finishes, flooring and furniture Restroom upgrades Replace interior, exterior and overhead doors New mechanical system Interior and exterior lighting upgrades Diesel tank replacement and LP tank

ROGERS LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – $895,000

TOTAL INVESTMENT: $79,500,000

• New mechanical system and partial roof replacement • Replace select exterior doors

Individual building amounts are estimates and subject to change based upon actual construction costs

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PROPUESTA DEL COMITE ESCOLAR DE LAS ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE WYOMING POR FAVOR VOTE: 7 de Noviembre, 2017 ESTA PROPUESTA SE ENFOCA EN: Las Escuelas Públicas de Wyoming, que ahora matriculan a más de 4.300 estudiantes, están pidiendo a la comunidad que considere una propuesta de bonos el 7 de noviembre de 2017. SI ES APROBADA, SE ESTIMA QUE LA TASA DEL MILLAGE PERMANECERA IGUAL SIN NINGÚN AUMENTO A LOS IMPUESTOS PARA LOS PROPIETARIOS. Esto extendería la tasa de millage actual, permitiendo una inversión de aproximadamente $79.5 millones para las escuelas envejecidas del distrito para ayudarles a seguir siendo instituciones productivas y activas durante las próximas décadas.

Los bonos escolares sólo pueden utilizarse para financiar proyectos de mejoras de capital, nuevas construcciones, tecnología y transporte. De acuerdo con la ley estatal, el gasto de las ganancias del bono debe ser auditado, y dichas ganancias no pueden ser utilizados para los costos de reparación o mantenimiento, salarios de maestros, administradores o empleados, u otros gastos de operación.

1. MEJORAS A EDIFICIOS Y SITIOS COMO SEA NECESARIO

2. MEJORAS DE SEGURIDAD SEGUN SEAN NECESARIAS

• Renovaciones de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural en las aulas • Reemplazos del techo • Mejoras mecánicas del sistema para mejorar la calidad del aire y la eficiencia operativa • Reemplazar muebles en las aulas • Actualizar la infraestructura tecnológica • Renovar los Baños • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes

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PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN

Si tiene más preguntas, comuníquese con Tom Reeder, Superintendente, al (616) 530-7550 o por correo electrónico a reedert@wyomingps.org

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Agregar entradas seguras Actualizar el sistema de alarma de incendios Intercomunicadores para todo el edificio Actualizar la iluminación exterior Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejorar el patio de recreo

EN RESUMEN

Las Escuelas Públicas de Wyoming se esfuerzan continuamente por ser buenos administradores y toman con responsabilidad el dinero e impuestos, somos el único distrito en el Condado de Kent que equilibra su presupuesto durante un período de 5 años del 2012-2016, un período especialmente difícil para las escuelas públicas. Los fondos generados por esta propuesta serían tratados con el mismo conservadurismo y prudencia fiscal que se usa para administrar el presupuesto operativo del distrito.

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NO AUMENTARA LA TARIFA DE IMPUESTOS 3. EXTENDER LA ESCUELA PREPARATORIA EN UN EDIFICIO DE GRADOS 9-12

En respuesta a la encuesta de comunidad, nuestra escuela preparatoria recibiría una adición para reubicar el grado 9no en la preparatoria y sacarlo de la secundaria. El diseño permitiría un ala exclusivamente para los estudiantes del grado 9no para mantener a estos estudiantes juntos durante su primer año de transición a la escuela preparatoria. La renovación a la escuela preparatoria ocurriría sobre dos fases, comenzando en 2018.

• Construcción de una adición de dos pisos, 30 aulas • Construcción de áreas de aprendizaje ampliadas de uso flexible • Renovación de pasillo existente, aulas y laboratorio de ciencias • Actualizar cafetería y cocina para acomodar la adición de estudiantes del noveno grado a la instalación • Reubicar la Librería • Renovaciones al departamento deportivo • Mejoras al sitio para apoyar las renovaciones de edificios

PREPARATORIA – $40,025,000

ESCUELA INTERMEDIA – $4,465,000

PRIMARIA PARKVIEW – $3,600,000

Esta propuesta permitiría la reubicación del grado 9no en la escuela preparatoria para crear una escuela de grados 9-12 esto mejorara la programación educativa.

• Renovaciones de aula y desarrollo de nuevos laboratorios de ciencias • Expansión de la cafetería • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelación de edificios para crear acceso ADA • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes

• Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejoras al patio de recreo

PRIMARIA GLADIOLA – $5,895,000

CENTRO DE EDUCACION TEMPRANA HUNTINGTON WOODS – $1,500,000

• Renovación de aulas y pasillos; Aumentar la luz natural • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Actualizar la seguridad • Mejoras al patio de recreo

• Actualizar la seguridad • Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al patio de recreo

FASE 1 – COMENZAR EN 2018 • Construcción de una adición de dos pisos, 30 aulas • Creación de áreas de aprendizaje ampliadas y de uso flexible • Reubicación de oficinas para mejorar la seguridad • Renovación de baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Muebles nuevos de aula según sea necesario • Actualizar la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación exterior • Reubicación parcial del estacionamiento y mejoras del sitio asociado • Construcción nueva de vuelta para los autobuses en el extremo sur del edificio • Nuevos campos de béisbol y softball (reubicación de campos debido a la adición del edificio y al estacionamiento asociado)

FASE 2 – A PARTIR DE 2022

PRIMARIA WEST – $4,850,000

• Mejoras a la cafetería y cocina para adaptar la adición de estudiantes del grado noveno a la instalación • Reubicación de la librería • Construcción de áreas de aprendizaje ampliadas de uso flexible • Renovación de pasillo existente, aulas y laboratorio de ciencias • Renovación Atlética que incluya espacio para lucha libre y la práctica de porristas • Actualizaciones deportivas que incluyan una nueva plaza de entrada al estadio, nuevas pistas y superficies de campo de fútbol, renovar la caja de prensa y el área de concesiones • Remodelación de baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelación de muebles de aula y la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Ampliar estacionamiento en el lado oeste del edificio

• Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Adición de dosel en la entrada segura • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior; Sistema nuevo de intercomunicación • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejoras al patio de recreo

SECUNDARIA – $11,425,000 • Reconstrucción de aulas envejecidas, pequeñas e inadecuadas • Renovación de pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Renovaciones significativas en el auditorio • Remodelación a los baños • Remplazar puertas exteriores selectas • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Adición de dosel en la entrada segura • Remodelación de muebles de aula y la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Actualizar la seguridad • Mejorar el estacionamiento y flujo de tráfico

PRIMARIA ORIOLE PARK – $4,675,000 • Adición de tres aulas para apoyar las necesidades del programa educativo • Adición de entrada segura al edificio y la renovación de la oficina • Renovación de aulas y pasillos • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Remodelar los baños • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar muebles de aula y mejoras a la infraestructura tecnológica • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Actualizar la seguridad • Mejoras al estacionamiento y las zonas de dejar y recoger estudiantes • Mejoras al patio de recreo

ROGERS LANE – $895,000 • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remplazar ciertas puertas exteriores

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OFFICINA ADMINISTRATIVA – $940,000 • Renovación mecánica y reemplazo parcial del techo • Remodelar los baños; Reemplazar artículos selectos, pisos y muebles • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Agregar espacio para el desarrollo profesional

CENTRO REGIONAL & EDUCACION PARA ADULTOS – $830,000 • Renovación de aulas, pasillos y baños • Ventanas más grandes para aumentar la luz natural • Reemplazar puertas exteriores existentes • Sistema mecánico nuevo; Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Muebles nuevos de aula según sea necesario

GARAJE DE AUTOBUSES – $400,000 • Reemplazar artículos selectos, pisos y muebles • Remodelar los baños • Reemplazar puertas interiores, exteriores y el techo • Sistema mecánico nuevo • Actualizar la iluminación interior y exterior • Sustitución de tanque diesel y tanque LP

INVERSIÓN TOTAL: $79,500,000 Las cantidades individuales de cada edificio son estimaciones y están sujetas a cambios basados en los costos actuales de construcción.

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Wyoming Public Schools Learning Extends Beyond the Classroom Recently more than three hundred 6th graders from Wyoming Intermediate School exchanged their, books, desks and classrooms for a day spent learning in the great outdoors. For the fourth year Wyoming Public students enjoyed an extended school day in the diverse and beautiful educational landscape of Camp Tuhsmeheta in Greenville, Michigan. They had the opportunity to test their skills of teamwork, communication and problem solving in a variety of team building experiences. For example, sixth graders displayed trust and patience to navigate their way through a challenging low ropes course. Later in the morning courage and grit were on display as students scaled the 35 foot climbing tower. In the afternoon, students exchanged stories about the “one that got away” as they demonstrated SHUVHYHUDQFH DQG ¿VKLQJ GRZQ DW WKH ZDWHUIURQW Encouragement and precision were front and center as students rounded out the day at the archery range. Whether or not their arrow found its mark, :\RPLQJ VWXGHQWV GH¿QLWHO\ KLW WKH EXOOVH\H RQ D wonderful day of learning beyond the classroom.

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“Trick Or Treat” Safely Halloween is fun because you use your imagination, create a costume and trick or treat! That’s all good, but safety has to play an important role on Halloween “Trick or Treat” time. Here are a few tips to help.

Pumpkin Safety Tips ► Decorate your pumpkin with markers or paint. Leave the carving to the adults. ► Use candles carefully. Candle lit pumpkins need to be away from anything flammable like curtains. Never leave them unattended or better yet - use flashlights or battery operated flameless candles.

Home Front Tips ► Clean up and put away anything that a trick or treater could trip over. Turn the lights on. ► Control your pets. Take no chances that the family pet may get frightened or bite someone. ► Consider sugar substitutes like stickers, pencils, rubber insects, etc.

Costume Safety Tips ► Create a costume that is bright in color. Trick or treating is traditionally held during the evening so your costume needs to be seen by both pedestrians and vehicles. A good idea is to use reflective materials or tape attached to your child’s costume and trick or treat bag. A flame retardent costume is also a good idea. Make sure the costume fits well, including the shoes and you have plenty of room to dress warmly. ► A mask can obstruct your vision - make sure it fits and you can see. How about make-up instead? Test costume makeup on a small area of skin to make sure you are not allergic to it. ► Any weapons or props should look and feel harmless and be brightly colored. Make sure they are bendable and do not have any pointed ends.

Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips ► Never go into a stranger’s house and only accept treats in the doorway. ► When you are trick or treating, make sure your parents or a re-

sponsible adult is with you at all times. Never trick or treat alone. ► Be careful when you cross a street. Look in all directions and make sure there is not a car coming. If you are with younger children, take their hand and help them cross. Cross the street at the corner or at a crosswalk. Do not cut through back alleys or fields. ► Do not get into a stranger’s car. ► Plan your entire route a head of time. ► Be sure to say thank you for your treats. ► Be careful walking near lit pumpkins or luminaries. ► Only go to houses where the lights are on. ► Walk on sidewalks or driveways. ► Make sure someone has a cellular phone in case of emergency. ► Carry a flashlight or glow stick to make you more visible. ► Go out trick or treating only during specified times for your neighborhood. ► Have your parents check your candy BEFORE you eat it when you get home. Keep only the treats that are unopened with wrappers that aren’t torn or have holes in them. After you eat candy, don’t forget to brush your teeth!

Halloween can be so much fun, so be safe this year and have a wonderful time.

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DEBIT The noun debit means a payment made or owed.

A credit card allows you to buy something now, and pay for it later. You also can be charged interest – a fee added to the purchase price by the credit card company.

When you use a debit card, you also enter your secret code, called a PIN. Cross out the word PIN every time you see it below. The leftover letters tell you what PIN stands for.

Mrs. Vargas paid for her groceries using a debit card.

Try to use the word debit in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

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