Elba, NY– The Wellness Committee at Elba Central School is sponsoring their 2^nd Annual Walk to School Day. On October 5^th, 2016, we will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day.

Approximately 100 students from Elba Central School will be walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community members. We will gather at the Elba Baptist Church, located at 31 S. Main Street, Elba at 7 AM. Upon arrival to the school cafeteria @ 7:20 AM, there will be special activities associated with the walk. Genesee County's Safety Officer's, Tim Wescott, who will give a talk to the students upon arrival. There will be a healthy light snack that has been donated by Harrington’s, Yancey Fancy, Alpina, and Post Farms. Every student participant will be allowed to enter a drawing to win a backpack full of school supplies. They will also be given a 1 day pass to the YMCA. Thank you to our sponsors!

Walk to School Day raises awareness of the need to create safer routes for walking and bicycling. It emphasizes the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, pedestrian safety, traffic congestion and concern for the environment. This event builds connections between families, schools, and the community.

The Wellness Committee at Elba Central School organizes events such as this to promote health and wellness among our staff, students and community through healthy events.

For additional local information, please contact Jennifer at jmanley@elbacsd.org, 757-9967

For additional information, please visit these websites:

Walk to School Day in the USA                                 www.walkbiketoschool.org                

National Center for Safe Routes to School                www.saferoutesinfo.org