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Bus Stop Safety Tips It’s back to school for many of the kids in our neighborhood, and that means it’s time to review bus stop safety expectations with your children. Here are some good reminders for keeping your kids safe at bus stops. Be Wise Pedestrians If your children walk to their bus stop, remind them to keep to the sidewalks. Kids at stops should also be reminded not to play in the street but to keep to the driveway or sidewalk. And it’s never a bad idea to have a parent escort. Don’t Talk to or Approach Strangers Remind your kids that they should not talk to strangers, and they should NEVER approach strangers. Any unknown adult who tries to engage with children at bus stops should be immediately reported to a parent, bus driver, teacher or school administrator. Have Belongings Prepared Remind or help your children to get everything they need in their backpacks prior to leaving for the bus stop, and encourage them to leave everything in their backpacks on the bus. Tell your child that, if they do drop something while getting on or off the bus, they should tell the bus driver and wait for instructions prior to trying to retrieve it. Be Aware of Traffic Children should look to the right before exiting the bus to check for traffic. They should also look both ways before crossing the street to check for traffic. If you plan to meet your child(re) at the bus stop, wait on the side where they get off so they don’t rush across the street without looking in their excitement to see you. Be at the Stop Five Minutes Early It’s important for kids to be at their bus stop when the bus arrives rather than inside a house or car, even in cold weather. Dress them appropriately, and have them at the stop 5 minutes prior to your scheduled time. For more information about Bus Stop Safety, visit the Lee’s Summit R-7 Bus Transportation website: http://www.lsr7.org/schools/bus-transportation/ The Sterling Hills HOA Newsletter, August 2016 Page 1 August 2016 The Official Sterling Hills HOA Newsletter Issue No. 2 HOA Annual Meeting Minutes Available Online Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the annual meeting on July 27. Meeting minutes and financial statements are available online via NextDoor in the Documents section. Shed Amendment Update We have been able to collect a number of forms thanks to the annual meeting and other efforts, but we’re still well short of the 131 needed to pass the amendment to our bylaws. If you would like more information or are ready to fill out your form, you can contact any of the board members. We have a volunteer notary in our neighborhood who is willing to travel to people’s homes, and forms can also be notarized free of charge at our attorney’s office: Kapke & Willerth, 3304 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064. Community Events PokémonGo in Downtown LS Explore Downtown’s many PokéStops with your family & check out some local businesses while you’re down there! LS Oktoberfest 2016 Downtown Lee’s Summit, Sept. 23-25 Summit Art Festival Downtown Lee’s Summit, Oct. 7-9 Farmers Market Harvest Fest 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 1
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Bus Stop Safety TipsIt’s back to school for many of the kids in our neighborhood, and that means it’s time to review bus stop safety expectations with your children. Here are some good reminders for keeping your kids safe at bus stops.
Be Wise PedestriansIf your children walk to their bus stop, remind them to keep to the sidewalks. Kids at stops should also be reminded not to play in the street but to keep to the driveway or sidewalk. And it’s never a bad idea to have a parent escort.
Don’t Talk to or Approach StrangersRemind your kids that they should not talk to strangers, and they should NEVER approach strangers. Any unknown adult who tries to engage with children at bus stops should be immediately reported to a parent, bus driver, teacher or school administrator.
Have Belongings PreparedRemind or help your children to get everything they need in their backpacks prior to leaving for the bus stop, and encourage them to leave everything in their backpacks on the bus. Tell your child that, if they do drop something while getting on or off the bus, they should tell the bus driver and wait for instructions prior to trying to retrieve it.
Be Aware of TrafficChildren should look to the right before exiting the bus to check for traffic. They should also look both ways before crossing the street to check for traffic. If you plan to meet your child(re) at the bus stop, wait on the side where they get off so they don’t rush across the street without looking in their excitement to see you.
Be at the Stop Five Minutes EarlyIt’s important for kids to be at their bus stop when the bus arrives rather than inside a house or car, even in cold weather. Dress them appropriately, and have them at the stop 5 minutes prior to your scheduled time.
For more information about Bus Stop Safety, visit the Lee’s Summit R-7 Bus Transportation website: http://www.lsr7.org/schools/bus-transportation/
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August2016
The Official
Sterling Hills HOANewsletter
Issue No. 2
HOA Annual Meeting Minutes Available Online
Thanks to everyone who was able to attend the annual meeting on July 27. Meeting minutes and financial statements are available online via NextDoor in the Documents section.
Shed Amendment Update We have been able to collect a number of forms thanks to the annual meeting and other efforts, but we’re still well short of the 131 needed to pass the amendment to our bylaws. If you would like more information or are ready to fill out your form, you can contact any of the board members. We have a volunteer notary in our neighborhood who is willing to travel to people’s homes, and forms can also be notarized free of charge at our attorney’s office: Kapke & Willerth, 3304 NE Ralph Powell Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064.
Community EventsPokémonGo in Downtown LSExplore Downtown’s many PokéStops with your family & check out some local businesses while you’re down there!
LS Oktoberfest 2016Downtown Lee’s Summit, Sept. 23-25
Summit Art FestivalDowntown Lee’s Summit, Oct. 7-9
Farmers Market Harvest Fest7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 1
Who’s Who in Sterling Hills
Get to Know Your NeighborsThe VIPs of Sterling Hills are the residents! Get to know your neighbors on NextDoor. Visit www.nextdoor.com/join, and use Code YKSZKE.
The BoardOur all-volunteer board works hard to keep our neighborhood a wonderful place to live. If you need to get in touch, seek out the individuals below.
Randy Moreno, President(preferred) [email protected] Thompson, Vice [email protected] Johns, [email protected] Dittmann, [email protected] Cook, [email protected] Hall, [email protected]
Website Help NeededIf you have web design experience & would like to help spruce up our neighborhood’s website, please contact Matt.
Shed Committee Volunteers NeededAre you invested in getting the shed amendment passed? We are in the process of contacting homeowners individually, and we need volunteers to help! Please contact Sarah (see above) to get involved.
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter It may not seem like it in these dog days of summer, but winter is coming. Here’s how to get your home ready.
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Inspect and Clean Gutters and Unhook HosesOnce the leaves have fallen from the trees, you’ll want to take a look at your gutters and ensure their ready for winter precipitation. Fall is the time to make any repairs and to clean out any debris before the weather gets icy. Unhook hoses well before a freeze to avoid burst pipes.Freshen Up Your Home’s PaintIs your home itching for a new coat of paint? Fall is a great time to refresh your home’s paint job before temperatures get too cold. The book of approved colors is available at Sherwin Williams (ask for the Sterling Hills or Winterset books), or you can view a copy online via NextDoor in the Documents section.Schedule a Furnace InspectionYou don’t want to find out your furnace is on the fritz during the first cold snap of the year. Schedule an inspection before the weather gets cold to ensure your furnace is working safely and efficiently.Winterize Your HomeFall is the best time to seal gaps and cracks around doors and windows that let in cold air and let warm air out during winter. Making sure your home is well-sealed can save you money on your energy bills as well as keep your family more comfortable.Have Your Fireplace Inspected and CleanedIf you use or plan to use your fireplace, make sure to have it inspected every year to ensure it’s clean and that any necessary repairs are taken care of prior to building that first crackling fire of the season. Check your Sidewalks and DrivewayFall is the time to repair the walks and railings leading to your entryways and your driveway prior to icy weather, when problems could turn into hazards. Sidewalks with greater than 1-inch difference in grade can be reported to Lee’s Summit Public Works at 816-969-1800. Perform a Home Safety CheckTest your smoke & carbon monoxide alarms (preferably monthly), and inspect or install fire extinguishers (at least one in the kitchen and ideally one centrally located on each floor of your home). Review emergency plans with your family. If you need help creating a plan, visit www.ready.gov/make-a-plan.
Remember to Stop for School Buses! Remember, passing school buses is both dangerous and against the law, so please be
patient and wait until the bus’ stop sign has been put down and the bus has started moving again before you continue on your way.
Together, we can keep our neighborhood safe!
