"Walk and Roll to School Week" Kicks off October 5 in Dublin

The Dublin City Council has proclaimed October 5 – October 9 as “Walk and Roll to School Week” in the City of Dublin.

The Dublin Unified School District, with support from the City of Dublin Public Works, Dublin Police Services, and Safe Routes to School Alameda County will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Week. Every Dublin public school will participate this year on the same day - International Walk & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

The goal of Walk to School events is to encourage walking and bicycling and increasing physical activity among children by establishing connections between families, schools, and the community. The event is also aimed at increasing awareness of issues such as pedestrian safety, traffic congestion, and the environment.

Students ranging from kindergarteners to high school seniors will be encouraged to walk and roll to school along with parents, teachers, and school administrators. At each school, students and parents will be rewarded for walking or rolling to school with encouragement, giveaways, and refreshments.

In the United States last year, International Walk to School Week was celebrated at almost 4,800 events. Participants from the U.S. this year will join children and adults in 40 countries around the world.

Students should check with the administration at their individual schools for more specific information regarding their Walk to School Day celebration. For additional information, please visit/contact:

Dublin Unified School District

(925) 828-2551 http://www.dublin.k12.ca.us/

By City of Dublin

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