Each February, the American Dental Association sponsors National Children's
Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral
health.
Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental
visits helps
children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums.
To help your kids learn the right way to brush, see the attachment.
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SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
When you are waiting for the school bus, you should wait at the bus stop,
and stand well
back from the curb.
When you get off the bus:
? Look to the rear of the bus before you step off the bottom step.
More and more
motorists are passing stopped school buses on the right shoulder - where
the door is.
? Take (five giant steps) straight out the bus door, and out of the danger
zone.
? Make sure you have eye contact with the driver, and wait for the driver
to signal you
before you cross in front of the bus.
? Never go back for anything you have left on the bus.
? Never bend down near or under the bus.
Walking near school:
? When school is opening in the morning and closing in the afternoon, it
is a busy and
crowded area.
? There are children being dropped off or picked up by both school buses
and parents.
? It is important to look carefully to the left, right and left again if
you have to
cross the street.
? If you must walk through parked traffic, stop and look carefully before
stepping out
from between vehicles.
? Remember there are danger areas around school buses where the driver
can't see you.
? Don't run between parked cars and buses.
? Don't run across the street or through a parking lot trying to catch up
with your
friends.
School Bus Behavior
Your bus driver's number one interest is your safety. He or she will ask
you to be on
your best behavior.
? It is important to listen to your bus driver in case there are any
special instructions
for your bus ride.
? Sit quietly in your seat.
? Speak quietly to the other children near you.
? Do not jump up and down, fight or tease other passengers or make a lot
of noise. These
activities can bother your bus driver and he or she will not be able to
give proper
attention to driving. These behaviors can bother any driver, including
your family or a
friend's family, and make it hard to drive safely.