5 Things You Should Know Today - Sept. 6, 2011

It's a chilly start for thousands of students who will be starting their school year this morning. We've got a reminder about safety and a few more things you should know today:

1. The weather

The sun will shine today, but we're definitely getting closer to autumn. Today's high is just 67 degrees, with winds gusting up to 20 miles per hour, and tonight's low should be around 54, according to the National Weather Service.

2. School safety

Keep an eye out for walkers today and remember to use extra care around school buses. and middle schools get underway at 7:25 a.m.; elementary school start-times range from 8:38 a.m. to 9:07 a.m. , and high schools start at 7:45 a.m.

3. Sports line-up

Farmington
Boys tennis junior varsity at Lahser, varsity hosts Lahser - both at 4 p.m.
Boys soccer junior varsity hosts Avondale at 5:30 p.m., varsity hosts Avondale at 7 p.m.

Harrison
Boys tennis junior varsity hosts Southfield-Lathrup, varsity at Southfield-Lathrup - both at 4 p.m.
Boys soccer varsity at Hazel Park at 5:30 p.m., junior varsity at Hazel Park cancelled

Field hockey junior varsity at Marian at 4:30 p.m., varsity at Marian at 8 p.m.

North Farmington
Boys tennis junior varsity at West Bloomfield, varsity hosts West Bloomfield - both at 4 p.m.
Boys soccer junior varsity hosts Berkley at 5:30 p.m., varsity hosts Berkley at 7 p.m.

4. Preschool story times

Now that the school-aged kids are in school, start a fun routine with your preschooler with story times at the . Parents and their 3-5 year olds can enjoy new stories every ; the These events are free and no registration is required.

5. Farmington City Council special meeting

Farmington city officials have called a special meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. They'll interview three candidates for planning commission and one for the beautification commission. In addition, officials will consider a request for a special 9/11 ceremony and amending a portion of the city code regarding alcohol. The meeting is held in council chambers at .