Checklist Timeline: This document provides the checklist and timeline to prepare for the International Walk to School Day.
Contract: This document provides a general contract for a WSB as well as other information to help with scheduling.
Criminal Records Request Form: Schools may use this form from the Missouri Highway Patrol to check if any WSB worker or volunteer has a criminal background.
Drawing Entry Master: This drawing form can be used for awarding prizes on International Walk to School Day.
Enclosures Response Form: If International Walk to School Day is celebrated, this checklist identifies what to include in a distributed packet. It can be modified for your school.
Frequently Asked Questions: Potential responses to parental questions relating to starting a WSB.
Nature Notes pt1 and Nature Notes pt2: These nature notes are a fun way for children to learn and identify animals and plants on their walks to and from school. The provided documents can be cut up and distributed to children.
Parent Letter: Used by PedNet in Columbia, this letter provides basic information to parents about the Walking School Bus program, including the policies. It can be customized for your school.
Policies and Responsibilities: This document details WSB "Driver" policies and responsibilities. It can be customized for your school.
Registration Form: Used by PedNet in Columbia, Missouri, this registration form is used to register children and parents for the schools Walking School Bus Program. It can be customized for your school.
Safety Cards: These PedNet safety notes can be used by WSB parents and leaders to help ensure the safety of the participating kids. The provided document can be cut up and distributed to the parents and leaders. Here is a generic version.
Sample Flyer: Used by PedNet in Columbia, this sample flyer about the International Walk to School Day can be customized for your school.
Volunteer Application: This is a sample application for an individual to volunteer to be a WSB driver.
Walkability Audit: Use this tool to determine how walkable your community is.
Walking Fun: Fun games to play while walking that help keep the group together.
WSB Coordinator Advertisement: This document can be used to advertise for a coordinator (hopefully an enthusiastic health-minded parent).
WSB Generic Brochure and St. Peters School WSB Brochure: These brochures can be used at your initial meetings and gatherings with parents. These are pdf files that can't be modified unless you have Adobe Acrobat software. Let Sharon Mohlers know if you need some small changes and I'd be happy to get that done for you.
WSB Presentation from June 26, 2008: This is the presentation offered by keynote speaker, Ian Thomas, executive director of PedNet in Columbia, Missouri, from the KC Healthy Kids WSB orientation event on June 26.
WSB Survey: This survey is a wonderful way to introduce the program and hear from the parents about their concerns.
Check out these other great Website resources to support your school's Walking School Bus programs.
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