A child’s main mode of transportation is often his or her bicycle, so students at East Lake Elementary School got a lesson in bike safety while also getting to enjoy some professional stunts.
The school and the PTA partnered to offer bicycle safety stations in early April. Students brought their bikes to school to have their brakes and helmets checked and their tires pumped. They reviewed hand signals for bicyclists and took an assessment to check their bike safety knowledge.
PTA President Ashley Iannotta said the safety stations by a Massapequa business, Trek Bicycle. The PTA also sponsored the Free Style Connection’s BMX Stunt Tour. During a pair of assemblies on the back blacktop, the professional riders dazzled students with a variety of tricks and jumps, while talking about topics such as accomplishing goals, healthy eating choices and good character.
The purpose of the assembly and safety stations was to remind students that bicycles are a great way to get around, but they must be enjoyed safely.