10/28/2026
🧹✨ Our amazing office trusted us to come up with a magical message from them.
đź“Ł Parents and caregivers, when dropping items off for your students at the cart by the front office, the office staff is unable to deliver their items. Students are to check with the office during designated breaks or at the discretion of their teachers.
👷‍♀️Speaking of discretion. Here are some safety guidelines for teenagers trick-or-treating from the Nationwide Children’s. Consider reviewing this with your middle schooler.
⛑️Group & Route Safety-
* Stay in groups
* Map out a route: Stick to familiar, well-lit neighborhoods with active pedestrian traffic.
* Set a curfew: Agree on a hard return time for home or designated spot.
* Skip shortcuts: Avoid dark alleys, unlit parks, or cutting behind private property.
🚶‍♀️Traffic & Walking Awareness-
* Put devices down: Avoid texting, scrolling, or listening to loud music through headphones while crossing streets.
* Use crosswalks: Cross at corners or official crosswalks; make eye contact with approaching drivers before stepping out.
* Walk facing traffic: If a street lacks sidewalks, walk on the far edge of the road facing oncoming cars.
👩‍🚀Costumes & Visibility-
* Carry lights: Bring a flashlight, add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes and treat bags.
* Avoid vision-blocking masks: Opt for non-toxic face paint or makeup instead of full masks that limit vision or breathing.
* Check the fit: Ensure shoes are comfortable and costume hems are short enough to prevent tripping in the dark.
🚨Boundaries & Emergency Prep-
* Never enter homes or cars: Only approach houses with a porch light turned on, and never step inside a stranger’s home or vehicle.
* Keep phones charged
* Inspect treats later: Wait until you get home to sort through and check candy for any unsealed or suspicious packaging
Have a safe Halloween!
