Rec Park's Phil Ginsburg leads families in a game of "Mayor Says..."
October 5, 2011 was a glorious Walk to School Day in San Francisco. Organizers and families alike were nervous about the rainy weather, but that morning, we were greeted with beautiful blue skies.
A record forty-four schools across San Francisco and more than 7,200 students and families participated in this annual event to promote walking to and from school.
While each school celebrated in its own way, the SF Safe Routes to School team worked with Marshall Elementary School, one of our 15 Safe Routes to School sites, to organize a media event. Families gathered at KidPower Park in the Mission to get decked out in reflective gear provided by SF Safe Routes to School, make pedestrian safety signs and visibility crowns, warm up with stretching activities, and to meet Mayor Ed Lee.
Mayor leaving KidPower Park
Recreation and Park’s General Manager, Phil Ginsburg led families in a fun game of “Mayor Says…” (aka Simon Says) to get everyone nice and limber for the short walk to school. Also present were Mr. Avila, District 6 Supervisor, Jane Kim, Board of Education President, Hydra Mendoza, and SFMTA Director, Ed Reiskin.
SFPD escorted the walking school bus along with parents who wore safety vests and carried traffic safety signs. Once students and families arrived at school, music was blaring and healthy snacks and giveaways were waiting for students. After a brief 10 minute assembly where Supervisor Jane Kim presented a resolution on behalf of the Board of Supervisors declaring it Walk to School Day in San Francisco and the Mayor presented Principal Avila with a Certificate of Honor, students were dismissed to class.
Bike to School Day will be April 12, 2012! Sign up your school today!
