Schools
Who's Ready For The Bike Rodeo?
Read the latest news about transportation in the Menlo Park City School District, including carpools, bike swaps, and new pedestrian crossings in town.
District Wide
Bike Swap and Rodeo!
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Has your kid outgrown his or her bike? Want to get the next size up for cheap? Trade bikes with other district parents at the Bike Swap April 21 at Laurel School! Safe Routes to Schools and Silicon Valley Bike Coalition will also be hosting a bike rodeo. Both events run from noon to 3 p.m.
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Carpool to School
All schools in the district are now participating in the Carpool to School software program. Go to carpooltoschool.com and click on “Find School” to get matched with other students who want to bike, walk or carpool together.
Survey time
Once again we are surveying the school communities to measure transportation choices and attitudes. This is a very important part of the Safe Routes program and your help is greatly appreciated! The survey can be found here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/sr2sparent
Around Town
Making El Camino people-friendly
The Menlo Park City Council is considering proposals for a new development along El Camino that would include a crossing for pedestrians and cyclists under the train tracks at Middle Ave. City officials want to hear from you! Attend the council meeting April 16 or write to the council members. Click here http://www.menlopark.org/council/city_council.html for email addresses and the council meeting info.
At Encinal
Park-n-Walk at Roger Reynolds
Those who live too far to walk or bike the whole commute can park at Roger Reynolds Nursery, one half mile from the school, and walk the rest of the way. The nursery is located just on the other side of the railroad tracks on Encinal Avenue and there are plenty of parking spots in the lot and on the street.
At Laurel
Bike event and Earth Day
The Bike Rodeo is the kick-off to Earth Week at Laurel! On Monday the 22nd and Thursday the 25th, get your bike and helmet inspected by professionals from Menlo Velo bike shop and pick up your Earth Week appreciation prize before school!
At Hillview
Hillview students can earn Block H points by volunteering at the bike event at Laurel April 21. Contact Kathy Schrenk at kschrenk@mpcsd.org to sign up for two hours or more.
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