The Orange County School Board recognizes School Bus Safety Week for next week, October as National Bullying Prevention Month, and Thursday, October 20, as National Afterschool Lights On Day at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 10. Such recognitions were among the highlights of the school board meeting.
The meeting was held at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center in Orlando.
School Bus Safety Week begins October 19
Orange County Public Schools will recognize School Bus Safety Week during the week of October 17 – 21, 2016. This year’s theme is “Bully Free Zone.” This is an opportunity for anti-bullying efforts, and to recognize the safe, efficient and reliable service provided each day for students district wide.
The theme for this year stresses the importance of having a harassment and bully-free environment for students while waiting for the bus, as well as the bus ride to and from school. The proclamation from Orange County Public Schools shows community support of other governmental and law enforcement agencies to promote school bus safety initiatives.
To read the proclamation click here.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month is when schools come together to encourage students and staff to have an impact on stopping bullying in their schools. It is a time when communities can unite nationwide to raise awareness of bullying prevention through events, activities, outreach and education.
To read the proclamation, click here.
National Afterschool Lights On Day is October 20
National Afterschool Lights On Day is Thursday, October 20. Afterschool programs are essential to keep kids safe, engage children in enriching activities, and give peace of mind to moms and dads during the out-of-school hours.
There are approximately 8.4 million school-age children in afterschool programs in the nation. This includes 157 schools and over 17,000 elementary and middle school students in Orange County Public Schools.
To read the proclamation click here.
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