Minnesota Home Stager Report - The A to Z of School Safety Tips

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• A lways Use Caution- Use Extreme caution when school buses are present

• B e Alert - Watch what is going on around you

• C rossing Streets - Look both ways before crossing the street

• D oors - don't answer the door when you are home alone

• E lectrical Safety - never go near a downed power line.  Let a parent know so they can call for help

• F ind a good backpack - choose a backpack that fits close to your body.

• G uard belongings - take care of your books, lunch, and other items.

• H ands & arms- keep hands, arms, and head inside vehicles

• I f you get lost - find a policeman or a uniformed store worker or a mother with children

• J ust say no - stay away from drugs and cigarettes

• K eep away from buses

• L oose-hanging clothing - be careful with drawstrings.belt. or clothes that drag the ground

• M emorize - learn your phone number and address before you start school

• N ever cross - don't cross the street between  parked cars

• O bey teachers and parents - listen to what these adults say for your safety

• P lan a route - with your parents, plan the safest and quickest route to school

• Q uiet time - when on the bus, talk quietly with  others

• R iding to/from school - listen to your car or bus driver

• S ave the environment - learn to recycle and carry recyclables to the curb to help your family

• T ake 10 steps away from the front of a stopped bus before crossing

• U nderstand traffic signals

• V aluable friends - walking to school is safer and more fun with friends

• W alk away - if someone tries to start a fight, walk away

• X "X" marks the spot - stand in the right place when waiting for the bus

• Y ell out - if a stranger bothers you, yell for help

• Z ero in on safety - follow these tips to a safer school year