Keeping Your Family Safe From Fire!

Recently my daughter had a homework assignment where they had to draw a map from their bedroom to our family's meeting place in case of a fire. "Uh oh - do we have a plan?" I remember my son doing this same assignment last year but now I can't remember our meeting place. This, of course, made me a little nervous as I thought about the smoke alarm and other fire dangers in our house.

Did you know that 2/3 of home fires that kill children under age 5 occur in homes without a working smoke alarm? That's amazing to me because my husband and I always test our smoke alarm every 6 months. In fact, the kids usually remind us because it's fun to hear the loud voice warning us there is a fire. Plus, it also detects carbon monoxide, which is equally important.

October 4-10 is Fire Prevention Week. You can check out all our FIRE SAFETY TIPS in our Parent Tips or by clicking the links below. Halloween is an important time to be aware of fire safety, especially if you use candles for Jack-O-Lanterns. Nowadays, you can use light bulbs and battery operated candles that are much safer. As you decorate your house for the fall don't forget to educate your children about fire, and remember to use caution when lighting candles, especially around spider webs or fall leaves.

This month offers tons of great family-friendly, fun-filled events from Pumpkin Patches to Fall Festivals and Trunk or Treats!  Be sure to check out the Events Calendar for all the details.  Keep your little ghosts, monsters, Barbie's and Jedi's safe from fire this Halloween and have fun!

Jennifer @ SBfamilies.com

Fire Safety for Babies/Toddlers/Families

Click the links below for more information about fire safety with your family!

• All About Smoke Alarms
• Match and Lighter Safety
• Room to Room Fire Safety
• A MUST --- Non-Flammable Pajamas
• Checking Fire Alarms & Extinguishers
• Fire Stations: Tours, Birthday Parties & Open Houses

National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2009.

Below is only a partial list of upcoming events and activities so be sure to click on our EVENT CALENDAR so you do not miss anything >>

Use the PARENT PLANNER to click on events and resources you are interested in and click PRINT MY PLANNER to print or email your list.

SCHOOL CALENDARS   -  AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

2009 PARENTS' PICKS WINNERS

Date:  10/10/2009
Admission Fees:  Parade FREE; Tea Party is $30 in advance or $35 at the door
Location:  Louisiana Boardwalk, Bossier City

In commemoration of PETER PAN DAY, students will perform as Peter Pan, your favorite Princesses, and all their closest friends in a one time only parade on the Boardwalk.  Events will kick off at 11:30am with a character parade on the Boardwalk.  At 12 pm the Disney Tea Party will begin!  All attendees will receive a light meal and beverage, activities, games, gifts and the experience of a lifetime. Tickets Required!

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Interested in testing your child for a magnet program?  See these important details and dates below for Caddo Parish Magnet Programs.

ELEMENTARY APPLICATION DATES - OCTOBER 12, 2009 - JANUARY 14, 2010

• Applications available at all elementary magnet schools and on-line.
• Applications may be brought to any elementary magnet schools

MIDDLE APPLICATION DATES - OCTOBER 12, 2009 - JANUARY 14, 2010

• Applications available at Caddo Middle Magnet, Herndon Middle Magnet, and on-line
• Applications may be brought to Caddo Middle Magnet or Herndon Middle Magnet between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

***PARENT TIP: The earlier you turn in your completed application, the more test times are available to choose from. Don't forget your proof of address -- phone bill, water bill, etc.