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Hendricks Power has two new websites. One is Electrical Safety World for grades 1-8, the other is Science and Safety of Electricity for grades 6-10. They are both great resources for learning!


Educational Class Outing Ideas

Garfield Park
Conner Prarie
Discovery Learning Through Art at Clowes Hall
McCloud Nature Park
Mad Science


Did you know all Avon Elementary Schools have a recycling dumpsters that earn money for the school? Use them and help the school and the environment!


Summer Camps

I wish I new then what I know now!

My top 5.... A.H.

1. To use the words, "Our family doesn't do that..., we support each other"

2. To offer choices, "You can have this or that, take your pick"

3. Don't bother yelling, say the consequences and let them choose their behavior. "I need you to ...., if you don't then this will happen."

4. Only allow 1 hr of tv a day, except for special programs the whole family can watch or a special interest.

5. Stop all individual activity one hour before bedtime and use that as family time.

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Party Places

  • Country Lanes -  Danville 745-4488
  • Lauryn's Painted Plate
    317-272-0395
  • Brownsburg Bowl 317-858-0388
  • Hoosier Gymnastics 317-839-9919
  • Build A Bear Workshop 1-877-789-BEAR - Castleton Square Mall
  • The Children's Museum 317- 228-9177
  • Gymboree 317-745-2524
  • McDonalds 317-241-6569
  • All Around Gymobile 317-372-4757
  • Party Safari 317-272-7019
  • The Amazing William 317-837-0777
  • Pickles The Clown 317-679-8572
  • Binky the Magical Clown 765-349-1394
  • Mad Science 317-388-0988
  • Party Places 317-838-9408

  • Gun Safety

    Eddie Eagle, a program of the National Rifle Association (NRA) offers this four-step approach to gun safety:

    • stop
    • don't touch
    • remove yourself from the area
    • tell an adult

     

    Bike Safety

    10 SMART ROUTES TO BICYCLE SAFETY

    1. Protect Your Head . . . Wear a Helmet.
    2. See and Be Seen . . . Wear Bright Colors or Reflective Stripes.
    3. Avoid Biking at Night.
    4. Stay Alert . . . Keep a Lookout for Obstacles in Your Path.
    5. Go with the Flow. . . Ride WITH Traffic.
    6. Check for Traffic. . . Be Aware of Traffic Around You. (Intersections, Driveways).
    7. Learn Rules of the Road . . . Obey Traffic Laws.
    8. Assure Bicycle Readiness . . . Is Your Bicycle Properly Adjusted?
    9. Can You Stop It?. . . Check Brakes Before
    10. Check Your Wheels . . . “Quick Release” Wheels Should Be Securely Fastened.

    For more information on bicycle safety, see
    U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.

    Rules of the Road

    published by the Avon Fire Department

     

    1. Ride single file on right hand side of road, on bike path if possible

    2. Be careful around driveways and intersections, this is where most accidents occur.

    3. When turning, always look behind you for a break in traffic, then signal before turning. Watch cars that are turning.

    4. If you want to learn to do tricks or stunts, join a club or organization where you can do it safely.

    5. Don't carry things in your arms while riding, use a basket or backpack.

    6. Don't wear loose pants that will get caught in the chain.

    7. Don't wear headphones while riding!


 

Educational Sites:

CosmicQuest - Children's Museum

Electrical Safety World - Hendricks Power

Science and Safety of Electricity - Hendricks Power

Purdue 4H - Educational Activities

Learning Games (not local)

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