April is New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month and Netcong is celebrating in two ways
Join us Wednesday April 22nd for the
Every Step Counts Walk and Roll Club
and Walk-a-thon!
How to participate in 5 easy steps:
2. Bring your pledge form to school. The walk-a-thon will take place during the school day.
3. Earn 5 additional laps toward your total by walking to school on Wednesday morning.
4. Pick up an “I walked to school today” sticker before the 8:20 am bell. Stickers must be collected in the front of the school at the table by the flagpole in order to count the extra laps.
5. Wear sneakers and have fun!
Join us for the Netcong Bike Rodeo
& Safety
Inspection
When: Friday April 24th (rain date Fri. May 1st. heavy rain only)
Time: 3:00-5:30 pm
Location: Back lot of Netcong Elementary School
Who: Students of all ages welcome!
What is a bike rodeo? A bike rodeo helps teach students the
importance of riding a bicycle safely.
What to do: Bring your child's bike and helmet. Ride with your child to
school, drop off bikes and helmets in the bike rack or join us in the back
parking lot after school with your child's bike and helmet. Bicycle racks are
located in the back parking lot next to the BOE building.
Please be sure to
lock your bike! Your child will not need to stay for the entire time. Come and
go at any time during the event. Free helmets will be available on a limited
basis. Any child without a proper helmet or working bicycle will not be allowed
to participate in the on-bike riding skills.
Complete All Safety
Stations:
Helmet Check: SafeKids will inspect helmets. Free helmets will be available
on a limited basis.
Tire Station: Tire safety and air fill.
Bike Inspection: A mechanic from Marty's Reliable Cycles will be on hand to
inspect all bikes.
Rules of the Road: TransOptions staff will demonstrate and test students on bike
skills including on-road and off-road safety simulations.
We are thrilled that
this event is being sponsored by the Netcong PTA, Netcong Police Department and
