Dear Bahia Vista Families,

At Bahia Vista, student safety is always a top priority—both inside and outside the classroom. This year, our 2nd and 4th grade students are participating in engaging Safe Routes to School lessons that help them build lifelong skills for walking and biking safely in their neighborhoods and community .

🚸 2nd Grade: Learning the Basics of Pedestrian Safety

Our 2nd graders are focusing on the foundations of safe walking. Through interactive lessons and a fun video featuring a friendly robot, students learn the importance of “Stop, Look, and Listen” before crossing the street. They also discuss neighborhood safety and make real-world connections to their daily routines .

Later, students take part in Walk Around the Block, a supervised mini walking field trip near campus. During this experience, they practice crossing streets safely, navigating driveways, and understanding how to cross mid-block when appropriate—all in a supportive, hands-on setting .

🚲 4th Grade: Bike & Traffic Safety in Action

Our 4th grade students build on earlier lessons with a strong focus on bicycle and traffic safety. In the classroom, they learn about proper helmet and bike fit, how to check a bike for safety, and the rules of the road that help everyone stay safe. Lessons also highlight the health and environmental benefits of biking .

The learning comes to life during the Bike Rodeo, held outdoors on our school blacktop. Students rotate through stations that help them practice starting and stopping, navigating obstacles, and following traffic laws on mock streets. The experience is designed to be fun, confidence-building, and accessible for students with a wide range of biking skills .

🌟 Why This Matters

These lessons empower students to make safe choices, build confidence, and develop independence—skills that benefit them now and well into the future. We are proud to partner in teaching our students how to be responsible pedestrians and cyclists.

Thank you for supporting these important learning experiences. We encourage you to continue these conversations at home as your child practices safe habits in the community.

In service,

Julio Villalobos