San Ramon Valley Street Smarts

Fantastic kickoff with over 750 parents and students joining us for the first two CHP Start Smart Presentations! A big thank you to CHP - Contra Costa and San Ramon Valley Unified School District for their invaluable collaboration. We’re also incredibly grateful to our dedicated CHP - Contra Costa and Danville Police Department volunteers and inspiring speakers for making these events a success!

San Ramon Valley Street Smarts is excited to host another Community Bike Rodeo!

When: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
(Reservations required; see below for sign-up information*)

Where: Charlotte Wood Middle School Blacktop (600 El Capitan Dr, Danville)

Enjoy a FREE, FUN-FILLED EVENT! At this educational, skills-based training for children and families using bicycles or scooters, learn lifelong bicycle skills, and increase your family’s basic bicycle knowledge in a safe, organized environment. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

Featured activities include:
• Air and maintenance station: Learn tips from professional bicycle technicians
• Bicycle Helmet Fitting Station: Hands-on helmet fitting and adjusting instruction
• Bicycle Skills Course: Learn real-world skills needed to maneuver bicycles on roadways and trails
• Safety Bike Skills Course: for ages 5–12
• Course/activity prizes: for students 12 and under

Visit Street Smarts Bike Rodeo and Festival for more information! Space is LIMITED! REGISTRATION OPEN NOW at street-smarts.com.

No e-scooters, e-bikes or skateboards allowed at this event.

Street Smarts enjoyed celebrating 20 years of providing Traffic and Safety Education to San Ramon Valley students! Below are a few highlights from the celebration with our valuable partners including City of San Ramon - Government, Town of Danville, CA, Contra Costa County, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, and San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs and community partners including San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, CHP - Contra Costa, and Sunset Development/Bishop Ranch.

We appreciate the community's continues support!

EXTENDED! Street Smarts "Be Reel!" Video Contest deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 6th by 4pm. We look forward to viewing your entries!

Just a reminder to enter Street Smarts Annual "Be Reel!" Video Contest by March 1, 2024! Visit https://www.street-smarts.com/2024-be-reel-video-contest-information-and-guidelines/ for entry information!

We are excited to welcome our newest Program Leader - Megan to the Street Smarts Team! Check with your school office to see when Mark and Megan will be presenting a Street Smarts Traffic Safety Assembly at your school!

Street Smarts is excited to begin the new school year with in-person assemblies for multi-grade students at several schools in the San Ramon Valley School District.

Over 400 parents and students attended the recent CHP Start Smart presentation at Cal High School in San Ramon.

Thank you to Contra Costa CHP, and the San Ramon Valley School District for their continued support to provide access to all schools in the District! Check with your student for when Street Smarts Programs will be presented at their school!

We hope everyone is having a great summer! Street Smarts will be hosting a table at a couple Summer Concert Events in Alamo, Danville and San Ramon. Please come by to say hello! Here are a few highlights from last week's 4th of July concert in San Ramon!

Thank you to all of the volunteers, students, parents, and organizations, who attended this year's Street Smart Bike Rodeo last Saturday! It was a fun-filled day of bike and helmet safety education! We look forward to seeing everyone next year!

Come join the San Ramon Valley Street Smarts Bike Rodeo at Iron Horse Middle School in San Ramon until 1:30pm today! Have your bike checked, helmet fitted and receive great prizes! See you soon!

Bike to School Day is Wednesday, May 3. This is the perfect opportunity to do a helmet fit test with your kids! Here's how in three simple steps:

1. Eyes: Put the helmet on your head. Look up. You should see the bottom rim of the helmet.

2. Ears: Make sure the straps form a "V" under the ears when buckled. The straps should be a little tight but comfortable.

3. Mouth: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Does the helmet hug your head? If not, tighten the strap.

Voila, you're done! Something as simple as wearing a helmet (properly!) can make a big difference in keeping your child safe. 🚴🏿

SIGN-UP DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED! LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!

JUST A REMINDER! Street Smarts is excited to host the 2nd Annual Community Bike Rodeo! Bring your child, bike, and helmet to enjoy a HANDS-ON bike riding event!

WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: At Iron Horse Middle School Blacktop (12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon)

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! VISIT BIKE RODEO SIGN-UP at https://www.street-smarts.com/community-bike-festival/

FOR REGISTRATION AND EVENT INFORMATION! SIGN-UP by FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2023!

Enjoy a FREE, FUN-FILLED EVENT! At this educational, skills-based training for children using bicycles or scooters, learn lifelong bicycle skills, and increase your family’s basic bicycle knowledge in a safe, organized environment.

Street Smarts is excited to host the 2nd Annual Community Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and LIMITED! See below for details!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ENJOYING AND LEARNING ABOUT SAFE BIKE AND SCOOTER RIDING!

2023 Community Bike Festival – Street Smarts 2023 Community Bike Festival Street Smarts is excited to host the Community Bike Rodeo! When: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! VISIT BIKE RODEO SIGN-UP FOR REGISTRATION AND EVENT INFORMATION! Where: Iron Horse Middle School Blacktop (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San ...

We had an exciting Street Smart Video Awards Ceremony last night! Thank you for coming! Please visit https://www.street-smarts.com/announcing-2022-2023-be-reel-video-contest/ for Finalists and Winner list. Congratulations and thank you for entering this year's contest! We look forward to your entry next year!

Join us tonight at Danville Village Theatre for the Street Smarts 18th Annual "Be Reel!" Video Contest Awards Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Street Smarts in collaboration with SRVUSD and California Highway Patrol (CHP) presented the CHP Start Smart Program to over 130 parents and students at San Ramon Valley High School last evening. SRVHS Asst. Principal Charlie Litten, Danville Chief of Police Allan Shields, and SRVUSD Board President Ken Mintz delivered opening remarks for CHP Officer Adam Lane's presentation. CHP and Danville PD Volunteers welcomed students for check-in. Visit SRVUSD.NET/STARTSMART to sign up for an informative, safety presentation with your teenage driver. Educational presentations are for all students ages 14 and up in the San Ramon Valley.

Street Smarts updated their address.

It is not recommended to ride your bike at night. However, if it is necessary, it is best to make yourself very visible and more easily seen by others by doing the following:

1. Always remember to wear fluorescent, bright colored clothing from head to toe;
2. Use a white bike light on the front, and red rear reflectors on the back;
3. Place reflectors on the wheels of your bicycle;
4. Add a bike lights to your helmets; and
5. Always wear your helmet!

When taking those late night walks, you should always wear reflective clothing and take along a flashlight! Drivers need to see you! Remember to BE SAFE, BE BRIGHT, BE SEEN!

Be Safe, Be Bright, Be Seen! With the time changing this Saturday, it will become dark a lot earlier. Therefore, it is not recommended to ride your bike at night. But if necessary, it's best to make yourself very visible and more easily seen by others. Regardless if it's night or day, remember to ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET! Review these tips by Bike East Bay!

Bright Ideas: A Short Guide to Night Riding | Bike East Bay Biking after dark can be fun, but is important to plan ahead and make sure you always have the right equipment to be visible every time you get on your bike.

Today, we were excited to have Contra Costa Deputy Sandy available to talk with the students about bike and scooter safety at Tassajara Hills Elementary School!

Check with your Principal or Office Manager to see when we are coming to your school! 😊

We are back to "in-person" assemblies at all of the elementary and middle schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District!

Today, we presented at Rancho Romero Elementary School and had the honor to have CCC Supervisor Candace Andersen talk with the students about bicycle and pedestrian safety around their school, especially near the Iron Horse Trail.

The students enjoyed the presentation and have learned to be a little more "Street Smart!"

Street Smarts hosted our first Community Bike Rodeo and Festival, for over 300 students and parents, last Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Iron Horse Middle School.

At this educational FREE, FUN-FILLED Event, Street Smarts offered bicycle skills-based training for children and families by offering proper helmet fitting instruction, and real-world skills needed to maneuver bicycles on roadways and trails. Additionally, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District offered “Hands Only” CPR training for students of all ages.

Featured activities included:
• Bicycle Skills Course:
• Check-In and Registration: Hosted by CHP Volunteers
• Bicycle Valet Parking: Hosted by 511 Contra Costa
• Air and bike check station: Hosted by Sports Basement – San Ramon
• Bicycle Helmet Fitting Station: Instructed by San Ramon Police Department Officers and California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officers
• Hands Only CPR Station: Hosted and instructed by San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
• Agency Informational Tables: Hosted by City of San Ramon (P&CS), Town of Danville Transportation Dept., Town of Danville Police Department, San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, and GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women’s Club

Street Smarts appreciates the help and support of their Program Partners (City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, Contra Costa County, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District) and their Advisory Committee Members, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs, San Ramon City Lights Volunteers, 511 Contra Costa, CHP, Sports Basement, San Ramon Public Works and San Ramon Parks and Community Services for lending the applicable supplies and aid needed for the event.

Please enjoy this coupon courtesy of Sports Basement.

Street Smarts is excited to host it's first Community Bike Rodeo and Festival on September 10, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iron Middle School Blacktop.

Enjoy a FREE, FUN-FILLED EVENT! At this educational, skills-based training for children using bicycles or scooters, learn lifelong bicycle skills, and increase your family’s basic bicycle knowledge in a safe, organized environment. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

Featured activities include:

Check-in station: Register to receive a bicycle skills and station/elements tag
Air and maintenance station: Learn tips from professional bicycle technicians
Bicycle Helmet Fitting Station: Hands-on helmet fitting and adjusting instruction
Bicycle Skills Course: Learn real-world skills needed to maneuver bicycles on roadways and trails
Safety Bike Skills Course: for ages 6–14
Special Toddler Zone: cycling area for ages 3–5
Course/activity completion prizes at check-out: for students 14 and under

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! SPACE IS LIMITED!
Sign-up by Friday, September 2, 2022.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Community Bike Festival – Street Smarts Community Bike Festival Street Smarts is excited to host the first Community Bike Rodeo and Festival! When: Saturday, September 10, 2022, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (reservations required; see below for sign-up information*) Where: Iron Horse Middle School Blacktop (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon) Enjoy a FR...

Congratulations to our 17th Annual Street Smarts "Be Reel!" Video Contest Winners!

Best Use of Special Effects / Animation:

Middle School Entry: “Street Smarts Girl”
Produced and Directed by: Anoushka Jhingade & Melanie Chan
From Windemere Ranch Middle School

High School Entry: “Don’t Be Late”
Produced and Directed by: Abigail Lau, Anna Lau & Gabriela Lau

Best Plot / Storyline:

Middle School Entry: “Crossing the Street”
Produced and Directed by: Maya Cabrita & Allyson Kamenetsky
From Charlotte Wood Middle School

High School Entry: “Sofia’s Safe Walk to School”
Produced and Directed by: Allison Hwang & Sophia Jopanda

Best Use of Editing:

Middle School Entry: “Texting Can Wait”
Produced and Directed by: Soham Anavekar from Athenian Middle School & Om Iyer from Pine Valley Middle School

(No High School Entry Submitted: Additional Middle School Entry awarded)
Middle School Entry: “How to Become Street Smart”
Produced and Directed by: Akanksh Borah & Pratul Kumar
From Windemere Ranch Middle School

Please view below to watch all of this year's finalists!

Thank you for participating!

MS FIRST PLACE for "Best Special Effects/Animation" - Street Smarts Girl