Highlands
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Elementary
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April 18, 2016
Dear
Parents,
We
are excited to announce a special opportunity provided to students in Mr.
Bartraw’s & Mrs. Vording’s class. Cycling BC will be joining our Highlands
community to provide the iRide In-School Program. This program focuses on
bicycle safety and riding techniques to encourage students to develop a
lifelong love of cycling.
Classes
will be held on school grounds April 28, May 5, May 12 (9:20 to 10:20 on all three days). This program is free
for our first year and features low-cost opportunities for future years.
Each
participating class will receive 3, one hour sessions over the course of the 3-dayprogram,
providing opportunities to develop safety awareness, builds skills and interact
with their peers.
SIGN-UP
Please
provide consent for your child’s participation by completing this waiver.
http://www.cyclingbc.net/iridewaiver
Online waivers must be completed 7 days prior to our 1st
day of the program _April
28, 2016.
iRide
Newsletter
To
stay up-to-date on more discounted youth cycling opportunities in our area, choose
to receive monthly updates from Cycling BC’s iRide program during the waiver process.
Events include spring break/summer camps, after-school programs, contests and
fun community jams.
GETTING READY
Attached
in this letter, you will find a checklist for any equipment you’ll need for
iRide.
If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child's teacher. We
hope to have an amazing time learning about cycling and being physically
active!
Principal
_Mr. Rogers________,
Teachers:
_Mr. Bartraw_, _Mrs. Vording.
Getting
Ready for iRide
HOW DO I PREPARE
MY CHILD FOR iRIDE?
We encourage you
and your child to:
1.
Haul your bikes out of storage and have a
fun bike washing session.
2.
Check the brakes, adjust the seat height
(at least both toes touching the ground when seated) and lubricate the chain
and all moving parts.
3.
Add some air in the tires.
4.
Take a good look at the helmet. Adjust
the straps so you can slide a couple of fingers under the chin when it is on
and the ratchet is tightened. Remember the helmet goes across the forehead and
is not tilted back on the head. Make sure there are NO CRACKS in the shell.
Here is some
additional information that will be helpful for parents!
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Children should be able to stand over the
top tube of their bike with feet flat on the ground.
·
If your child is a new rider, ideally they
should be able to put both of their feet on the ground while seated on their
bike. Bikes with training wheels are also welcome.
·
Invest some time with your child! Take
them to a park with a grassy slope if they are a beginner rider and help them
gain valuable confidence on a bike before sending them to school to ride with
their class.
·
If they already ride, plan a family bike
ride around the neighbourhood on safe streets or sidewalks to get their cycling
legs back in action.
·
Round up your bike stuff - get the
helmets, locks and bikes out from storage 1 week in advance and see if anything
needs adjusting or fit. This will save the panic moments in case you need to
visit your local bike shop for repairs.
·
If you normally to drive your child to
school, call around and see if your child can ride to school with a friend who
lives close to the school, providing an opportunity to store the bike at the
friend's house overnight.
WHERE TO BRING
BIKES
Students are
asked to bring their bikes as they arrive in the morning to the room assigned
to their respective class (not their classroom). Please plan to arrive
well before classes start.
WHAT TO BRING AND
WEAR
·
Suitable bike and lock (if bike secured
on bike rack). Please note that the bike needs to be taken home at the end of
the day.
·
Helmet: We strongly recommend that
helmets are not shared due to lice issues
·
Adequate Clothing + Change of Clothing
o
All activities will take place on the
all-weather field. Please note that this is a 'rain or shine' event; make sure
your child has adequate clothing for wet and/or cold weather conditions: dress
for B.C. weather, wear rain pants and jacket, gloves, tie hair back with an
elastic, bring a clip or elastic for wide legged pants, no loose laces, no
open-toed shoes.
o
A change of clothes and shoes is a must.
 A Friendly Reminder
A
few weeks ago, your child received some information regarding a special
opportunity provided to students in grades __4/5____.
Cycling BC will be joining with our school on April 28, May 5 & 12
to focus on bicycles safety and riding techniques to encourage students to
develop a lifelong love of cycling. Please provide consent for your child’s
participation by completing the online waiver. The waiver must be completed
online, preferably 7 days prior to our first event day. Should a parent not
have access to a computer or the internet, our principal _Mr. Rogers__ has
kindly offered to let parents use a computer at the school for your
convenience so that students don’t miss out on this opportunity! To complete
the waiver, please visit:
If
a parent us unable to complete the online form, a paper copy of the form will
be provided 3 days before the event and the student can take it home for the
parents to fill out.
Any Questions? Please email our iRide
Champion:
Ben Chaddock
iRide Schools Coordinator
Phone: 604-BC-iRide
Fax: 604-737-3141
Website: CyclingBC/iRide
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