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SUNSET ELEMENTARY STUDENT
WINS POSTER CONTEST

Winning poster created by Sunset Elementary student Alvin Zhang

Sunset Elementary School student Alvin Zhang is using his artistic skills to help save lives. Zhang was among the winners of a statewide contest to promote bicycle safety. The contest was created by Tennessee's Traumatic Brain Injury Program as a way to remind parents and children that helmet use is not only a smart safety measure, but it is also the law in Tennessee.

The contest was open to all Tennessee students in kindergarten through grade 12. All artwork had to be original and

drawn by hand, and was judged on creativity, originality and how well the poster reflected the theme of bicycle safety. Winners were chosen from each grade for which there were participants, with each winner awarded a $50 savings bond. Alvin won the award for third grade.

Statistics show most deaths related to bicycle falls and collisions involve head injuries, underscoring the need for helmet use. The helmet should fit comfortably and securely. It should be worn level on the head, not tilted back on the crown or pulled low over the forehead. A person should not be able to move the helmet in any direction, back-to-front or side-to-side. The chin strap should be securely fastened. If needed, the helmet's sizing pads can help improve the fit.

Important Dates

Monday, September 1, No School due to Labor Day

September 23 & 25, Parent Teacher Conferences

Friday, October 10, End of First Quarter Grading Period

Thursday-Friday, October 16 & 17, No School due to Fall Break

Tuesday, November 4, No School for students due to Election Day

November 24-28, No School due to Thanksgiving

Tuesday-Friday, December 16-19, First Semester Exams

Friday, December 19, End of First Semester

December 22-January 5,No School due to Winter Holiday

For other dates, check with each individual school

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