As we drove up to Gullett, I was impressed to see so many bicycles parked outside the school. This weekend at the Back to School Bash press conference, Councilperson Laura Morrison reminded our students of the benefits of biking and walking to school. I am so glad to see our elementary Austinites developing healthy habits at a young age. These students are starting off the school year on the right foot – or WHEEL!
I spent some time with the amazing custodians to thank them for making the campus look so beautiful. (Christian and I literally stopped to view – and smell – the flowers, a Passiflora or Passion Flower to be exact. See photo.) We arrived just in time for recess! Later today in the cafeteria, the students will launch a new school initiative that encourages collaborative time among students in the same grade level, not just from their homeroom, for cross learning and socializing.
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Remember to be safe when you’re bicycling and use caution when crossing the street or at intersections. And, most important, wear those helmets!
Go, Gullett Geckos!