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2023-2024 Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Days: Oct. 4, Feb 7, and May 8
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Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Days are a great way for schools to celebrate and encourage walking and biking to school. Save the dates for the 2023-2024 school year:
- October 4, 2023: Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day/International Walk to School Day Register here
- February 7, 2024: Winter Walk to School Day Register here
- May 8, 2024: Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day/National Bike to School Day Register here
The official dates are on Wednesdays, but schools should pick dates that work well for them. All schools are encouraged to participate, and anyone can plan an event - parents, students, and/or staff.There are many ways to celebrate:-
- Register schoolwide events at the links above. Registration typically opens about two months prior to the events. You must register for EACH event. If you register early enough, MnDOT will send you swag!
- Keep it simple: promote the day to families, students, and staff, and encourage them to walk or bike. You can adapt these communication templates.
- Plan a walk during the school day.
- Try out a walking school bus or bike train, or encourage families to try them.
- Hold a bus stop and walk event so students who ride the bus can participate too. Be sure to contact Sarah Stewart, sarah.stewart@spps.org if you are planning a bus stop and walk event.
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Try out the activities on the MN Safe Routes to School website, where you will find crossword puzzles, word finds, a poster and photo contests, and more! There are activities for each event:
- Reserve the SPPS bike fleet for bike education and rides. BikeMN also has bike fleets that are free to reserve for schools who have completed the Walk! Bike! Fun! curriculum training.
- For help with planning events, contact Sarah Stewart, Safe Routes to School Lead, sarah.stewart@spps.org, 651-447-7147.
