We have had a very busy week at Pre School.  Our goal was to talk about safety around fires, in the car, riding our bikes, in the water and so on.  We were very surprised to learn how much our students already knew about staying safe.  Thank you, parents, for teaching your children these important safety rules.  To reinforce some of these rules we had two community helpers come to school.
     The New Brighton firefighters came to school early in the week, bringing their boots, helmets, masks, jackets and fire truck!  Children were reminded not to touch matches and lighters.  If their clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP AND ROLL.  If they are in a burning house crawl low, under the smoke.  Always go to the firefighter in a fire!!  One of the firefighters put on all of his gear, including his oxygen mask to show the students how he looks during a fire.  It's a rather scary appearance.  Knowing this ahead of time, however, takes some of the fear out of the situation.  Before they left, the firefighters showed us their fire truck.  They opened all the doors so we could see the hoses, tanks, hatchets, fans and rescue equipment.  They even flashed the lights on the truck.  THANK YOU FOR COMING FIREFIGHTERS KIP, JERRY AND TREVOR!

     At the end of the week, Julie Philbrook, from HCMC came to school to talk to us about the importance of wearing seat belts and using car seats and booster seats in the car.  Sitting in the back seat is the safest place for children.  Ride quietly is important.  When you get out of the car, get out on the sidewalk side rather then the street side.  THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD INFORMATION, JULIE!
     Next week we look forward to having the New Brighton police come to school.  All of these community helpers want to keep us safe and healthy all year around!