East Elementary School International Walk to School Day—International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration – with record breaking participation – each October. It was observed at East Elementary School on Wednesday, October 9. The event is coordinated by the physical education teacher, Jennifer Walters. During PE class the students watched videos that were provided by SC Safe Routes Program. Each student also received a SC Safe Routes to School bookmark.International Walk to School Day can help initiate conversations with your students about how walking and biking can: enhance your health by increasing physical activity, improve air quality by reducing automobile emissions in your school zone, and make the streets safer by relieving traffic congestion. In conjunction with Principal Bobbie Walters and teachers talking about safe routes to school, the entire school practiced a campus evacuation route. This is part of Dillon School District Four and East Elementary School Crisis Plan. Mrs. Lynn Liebenrood and Mrs. Jayne Lee, Dillon School District Four district personnel, observed the International Walk to School Day/Campus Evacuation. Pictured are classes from East Elementary School participating in International Walk to School Day/Campus Evacuation.
