UDOT Program "Walk More in Four" Program Launching at Foothills!

On August 26, 2009, UDOT’s Student Neighborhood Access Program (SNAP)™ will launch “Walk More in Four,” a statewide initiative to encourage elementary-age children in Utah to walk and bike to school safely during the four weeks in September.

The Press Event to Launch the program will take place in front of Foothills Elementary at 3:15 on Wednesday, August 26th. Participating in the Launch Event will be Riverton Mayor, Randy Park UDOT Representative, Principal Yost and a GMS Representative.

Here is how the program works:

Between Monday, August 31 and Friday, September 25, all Utah elementary students are encouraged to walk or bike to school at least three days a week, or 60 percent of the time. Bused students can walk or bike their neighborhood while practicing safe walking and biking habits.
· Students should keep track of the days they walk or bike to school on a chart that can be downloaded beginning Tuesday, August 25 at www.udot.utah.gov/snap.
· To ensure safety, students should use the school’s SNAP Map, which shows the safest walking and biking routes to school (obtain a copy from the school).

All students who walk or bike at least three days a week during those four weeks and return their chart to UDOT will be entered into a drawing to win bikes, helmets, backpacks, scooters and other great prizes donated by community supporters. The return address for mailing is provided on the chart.

To be eligible for the drawing, students must mail their completed chart with a parent or guardian’s signature to the following address on September 28, 2009. The charts must be received by October 5, 2009 (The drawing will take place on National Walk to School Day, October 7, 2009):

SNAP/Walk More in Four
375 West 200 South, Suite 275
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

For more information about SNAP, including helpful tips, visit www.udot.utah.gov/SNAPParents.

Back to School Night D Track

Please Come and Join us for Back to School Night

August 27th for D Track

6:00-7:30 starting in the school Gym

From 6:00-6:30 you will have a chance to learn about up coming programs in our school, join the PTA, vote on PTA officers and budget, learn about our new program Jog-a-Thon, get information about Reflections, Box Tops, and Volunteering opportunities.

6:30 - 7: 30 there will be three rotations to meet your children's teachers. Each teacher is excited to tell you about what your child will be doing in school this year and how parents can best help your child be successful.

School Lunch Price Changes and Procedures

School lunch prices are now $1.75 for Foothills Students, $.40 Reduced price lunches, $3.00 Adult, off-track student, non-student child.



For more information on procedures and payment click on the information page to view it in full size.

Safe Walkways

It is very important for every child to clearly know the safest walking paths. Please take time to walk to and from school with your child until they are confident in walking. It is recommended that students walk together in groups. Please use extreme caution when crossing roads.



Our greatest concern is the large number of parents who drop off and pick up students. The high volume of vehicles causes potentially dangerous conditions. Please be extra cautious when driving around students.





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Recycling Earns Cash for Our School

Help Foothills earn cash by bringing in these recyclable items to the office:

Cell Phones
Video Game Consoles (include all accessories)
Video Games (include the case)
Empty Inkjet Cartridges
GPS Systems
Digital Cameras (include all accessories)
Laptops (include power cords)
PDAs/Palm Piolots (include all accessories)
iPods (include all accessories)
DVD Movies (include original packaging)

For more information on this program see www.CFKtoday.com