Safety Tips for Halloween

The Saskatoon Police Service would like to remind the public to keep Halloween safe this year. These tips come from a news release the police sent out yesterday. Please consider the following safety tips: Parents - Ensure younger children are accompanied by an adult when trick-or-treating. - Older children should trick-or-treat in pairs or groups. - Know the route your children will be taking and when they will be home (routes should be well lit). - Children should carry flashlights, glow sticks or wear reflective tape to make them more visible. - Instruct children not to eat their treats until they have returned home and an adult has had a chance to examine them. Avoid homemade treats and throw away anything that looks suspicious. Children - Do not trick or treat alone. - Wear a costume that is easy to move around in and is easily seen at night. - Cross streets only at corners and in crosswalks. Obey traffic signals. - Stay on well lit streets. - Never go inside a home or enter a stranger's car. - Wait until you return home to eat treats. Motorists - Drive slowly and cautiously. - Keep alert for children crossing the street. Have a safe and happy Halloween!

October 31

As Halloween approaches, the students and I took time today to review the guidelines for costumes on October 31. Students must arrive at school wearing their regular clothes. They will wear their normal clothes for the morning. Students may choose to wear a costume in the afternoon. If they choose to dress up, students must change or put their costume over their clothes independently. Costumes with weapons, blood and gore, or other innappropriate content are not acceptable at school. Likewise, students should keep in mind that they will still have recess outside in the afternoon. They must wear or bring with them suitable outdoor clothing so they stay warm. Have a great weekend!