We want all of our students to have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Halloween Safety Tips
Kids under age 12 should:
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always go trick-or-treating with an adult
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know how to call 911 in case you get lost
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know their home phone number or your cell phone number if you don't have a land line
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carry a white bag or pillowcase for your candy, and add some reflective tape
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dress for the weather – it might be cold and rainy and if you get wet you will be cold
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walk from house to house don’t run and stay on sidewalks as much as possible
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never think that a car that is coming will stop for you, wait for the car to pass
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use glow sticks and flashlights so people can see you
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stay in the neighbourhood your parents are with you in
Older kids who go out on their own should:
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know their planned route and when they'll be coming home
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carry a cell phone
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go in a group and stay together
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only go to houses with porch lights on, don’t visit houses that are not lit well
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stay away from candles and other flames
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know to never go into strangers' homes or cars
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let your parents know where you’re going to be at all times
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use the sidewalk whenever possible- if there is no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road facing traffic
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don’t criss-cross back and forth across the road – work your way up one side of the street and then start the other
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don’t eat any of your treats before you get home and have your parents look through your treats with you to make sure everything is ok
