Parent Corner
Safety suggestions for Halloween
Nothing would take the "fun" out of Halloween more than a serious accident. Please go over these safety rules with Trick or Treaters before they go out.
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Competent adult supervision must be provided
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Know the neighborhood--give it a pre-check
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Never trick or treat alone
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Take weather conditions into consideration
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Set a time limit
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DO NOT EAT ANY UNSEALED OR UNWRAPPED FOOD OR CANDIES OR FRUIT
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Instruct children not to go into homes/apartments
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Keep away from strange animals
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Follow the rules of pedestrian safety--Don't depend on others to watch out for your safety.
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SAFE COSTUMING: Material should be flameproof and only fire-resistant paper should be used. Colors should be light and should contain reflective material or tape. If Jack-O-Lanterns are carried, light it with a flashlight and not a candle. Costumes should be the right size and length to avoid tripping.
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When walking along the road, carry a flashlight.
Helpful Halloween resources on the web:
http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/
All about how to safely carve a pumpkin, including how to juggle
pumpkins, using stencils, and photographing your
jack-o-lanterns.
http://www.yardhaunter.com/
How to decorate your yard to spook your trick-or-treaters!
http://www.halloweenghoststories.com/
Ghost stories, both real and made-up!