Happy Halloween!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
May all of you ghosts and Ghouls have a wonderful ans safe Halloween!
TRICK OR TREAT SAFETY
Below are some tips for Halloween night trick or treating:
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Have your child carry a flashlight.
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NEVER go into a stranger's house.
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NEVER trick or treat with people you do not know.
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Trick or treat only at homes you know.
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Children should always stay in groups if no parent is present.
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Younger children should ALWAYS be accompanied by an older person.
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Accompany your child when trick or treating.
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If you can not accompany your child then know the route your child will take.
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Flame resistant (retardant) costumes are in order. Keep costumes short and remind children to stay away from pumpkins with candles in them.
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Remind children to stay away from pets they do not know.
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Remind children of road safety rules. Cross only at corners. Do not criss-cross the road. Go up one side of the road and down the other side. Never cross between parked cars. Walk facing on-coming traffic if there is no sidewalk.
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If adults are driving their children, drive slowly, with lights on and be cautious when pulling to the side of the road.
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Children should NEVER eat any treats until parents have had a chance to go through them and inspect them. Parents should look for tampering of packages and discard any they believe to be unsafe.
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Children should wear their own shoes when trick or treating. Wearing costume shoes/boots can be dangerous and uncomfortable.
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Remind children that not everyone celebrates Halloween, and to avoid any homes that have no lights on. Also remind children not to run through neighbours yards or gardens.
- With older children be sure to know what other events (such as parties) they plan on attending.
- Set time limits when children should return home.