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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

SCHOOL’S OUT TRAFFIC SAFETY TIPS

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- As the school year comes to a close in Broward County, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) of Broward County remind motorists and students to take extra traffic safety precautions during summer break. During the summer children are at increased risk of transportation related injuries from pedestrian, bicycle, and motor vehicle crashes. FDOT and the CTST offer the following tips for making summer safer for motorists and students.
Tips for Motorists
· Slow down and obey all traffic laws, speed limits and traffic signals.
· Keep an eye out for children walking or bicycling in the street, especially where there are no sidewalks.
· Be alert for children playing and for those who may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
· When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch for children walking, biking skating or skateboarding.
Tips for Parents
· Be a good role model. Always buckle up in the car, always wear a helmet when biking, and always follow pedestrian safety rules.
· Supervise young children as they are walking, biking or skating.
· Provide your children with bright clothing so motorists can easily see them.
· Make sure that your child is properly buckled up in the appropriate child safety seat and in the back seat. Safety experts advise that all children under the age of 12 should ride in the back seat.
· Make sure that your teen driver understands and obeys all state traffic laws.
Tips for Students
· Always buckle up when riding in a car. Always ride in the back seat. It’s the safest place for young people.
· Always wear a helmet and follow traffic safety rules when riding your bike.
· Learn and practice the safety rules for pedestrians. It’s extremely important for you to use the sidewalk when available, look left-right-left when crossing the road, and always walk facing traffic.
· Always cross at crosswalks, obey all traffic signs and traffic lights.
· Teen drivers should avoid speeding and minimize distractions (texting, talking on cell phones, eating, adjusting the radio) while driving. Never overload your vehicle. Require everyone riding in your vehicle to use a safety belt.
· Teen drivers should be a good role model for your younger brothers and sisters and friends, and help them learn and follow vehicle safety rules.

Attention
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Attention 8th Grade Students: The 8th Grade dance will be held on June 4th from 7 pm to 10 pm in the gym. Please plan accordingly so that you are not left out of this terrific event.

"PARENT LINK"

The following message went out to all our families on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

8th Grade Dance: The 8th Grade Students that are attending the 8th Grade Dance on Friday, June 4th, please be aware that the dance is over at 10:00 pm. Students need to be picked up promptly. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Our School Advisory Council (SAC) will hold a general meeting on Thursday, June 3rd, in the media center at 5:00 PM. All members are encouraged to attend.

Our summer reading list has been released. Students can print out a copy from our website at: www.novaschools.com. There are many choices this year so you won't have trouble finding specific titles at your neighborhood libraries. Students of every grade level are invited to read the 2010 Newberry Medal Winner, When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. We hope you will enjoy this and the other books and authors we have suggested. You must read two books. They may be from your rising grade level recommended book list, from the recommended authors, or one of each. You will be assessed by your Language Arts teacher during the first month of school. You should print out 2 copies of the optional story map on the website. The story maps will help you to take notes on the books so you will remember the books in August.

Again this is Nova Middle, we are intelligent, sophisticated, and hold high expectations of ourselves.

As a valued member of our school family, we ask that you report to the Nova Middle School Front Office whenever you visit our campus for any reason. Our friendly office staff will assist you in recording your visit using the STAR System. It is most important that you bring an official photo ID with you. This may be your driver's license, Florida's official state identification card, or a current passport.