Showing posts with label Safe Schools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Safe Schools. Show all posts
Monday, 21 October 2013
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Here's a reminder to parents and guardians who drive their children to school to be sure to observe traffic patters and rules in and around your child's school.
Traffic can be an issue during the busy morning and afternoon hours, creating a mix of carloads of children, kids walking to school, kids riding bicycles to schools, school buses and other general neighborhood traffic.
"Most of our schools have specific traffic rules and routes for dropoff and pickup," said Chief Ruben Littlejohn of the San Diego Unified School District School Police Department. "These rules are designed to keep not only our students safe, but the drivers and vehicles moving in an orderly fashion."
For example, some schools have specific drop off and pickup areas. Parents are reminded to use these areas only, even if it seems an alternative might be just as safe or quicker. "Cutting" the line or dropping off children in the middle of the street are dangerous practices.
Drivers also need to observe not only student Safety Patrol traffic guards where on duty, but school staff directing traffic. The rules and situation at each school are unique to that campus.
"In many cases, traffic engineers have created the flow that is safest," said Littlejohn. "We ask that parents and guardians dropping off students be patient and follow the procedures."
Many schools are participating in the International Walk and Bike to School Day on Oct. 9. Your school's principal is a good place to start to find out more information about traffic plans and safe walking routes.
"Most of our schools have specific traffic rules and routes for dropoff and pickup," said Chief Ruben Littlejohn of the San Diego Unified School District School Police Department. "These rules are designed to keep not only our students safe, but the drivers and vehicles moving in an orderly fashion."
For example, some schools have specific drop off and pickup areas. Parents are reminded to use these areas only, even if it seems an alternative might be just as safe or quicker. "Cutting" the line or dropping off children in the middle of the street are dangerous practices.
Drivers also need to observe not only student Safety Patrol traffic guards where on duty, but school staff directing traffic. The rules and situation at each school are unique to that campus.
"In many cases, traffic engineers have created the flow that is safest," said Littlejohn. "We ask that parents and guardians dropping off students be patient and follow the procedures."
Many schools are participating in the International Walk and Bike to School Day on Oct. 9. Your school's principal is a good place to start to find out more information about traffic plans and safe walking routes.
Monday, 26 August 2013
With the new school year beginning on Tuesday, September 3, it is important for students and the public to remember they need to exercise additional caution on or around school campuses.
It is important for parents to remember to always set a good example for children, whether walking, riding or driving.
Our schools have designated drop off zones; use them! Because many parents drive their students to school, there can be traffic at schools in the morning and afternoon. Follow the rules established by the school. Your child’s safety is worth a few minutes in traffic.
To ensure maximum safety of all students, San Diego Unified School District suggests students and parents abide by the following guidelines set by the National Safe Kids Campaign (www.safekids.org/tips/tips.html).
In addition, San Diego Unified’s website has many tips for pedestrian safety in both English (http://www.sandi.net/safeschools/index.htm) and Spanish (http://www.sandi.net/safeschools/index_sp.htm).
Here are a few reminders.
Walking to School
Teach children the following pedestrian safety rules:
It is important for parents to remember to always set a good example for children, whether walking, riding or driving.
Our schools have designated drop off zones; use them! Because many parents drive their students to school, there can be traffic at schools in the morning and afternoon. Follow the rules established by the school. Your child’s safety is worth a few minutes in traffic.
To ensure maximum safety of all students, San Diego Unified School District suggests students and parents abide by the following guidelines set by the National Safe Kids Campaign (www.safekids.org/tips/tips.html).
In addition, San Diego Unified’s website has many tips for pedestrian safety in both English (http://www.sandi.net/safeschools/index.htm) and Spanish (http://www.sandi.net/safeschools/index_sp.htm).
Here are a few reminders.
Walking to School
Teach children the following pedestrian safety rules:
- Do not cross the street alone if you're younger than age 10.
- Never play in the road.
- Always try to walk on paths or sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks or paths, walk facing road traffic.
- Look both ways for danger before and while crossing the street.
- Dress in bright colors or wear reflective materials so drivers can easily see you.
- Follow school traffic rules for dropping off students. Be aware of crosswalks
- Every person riding in a car or truck needs his or her own seat belt. Do not let passengers ride in storage areas or on other people's laps.
- Children should always ride in a back seat restrained in a car seat or safety belt.
- Wear a bicycle or motorcycle helmet on every ride (state law).
- Ride so drivers and cyclists can see you.
- Look both ways for oncoming vehicles before turning or crossing a street. Go only when it is clear.
- Watch out for potholes, cracks, rocks, wet leaves, storm grates, railroad tracks or anything that could make you lose control of your bike.
- Make sure your bike fits your height, weight and age.
- Have children arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the scheduled arrival of the bus. Children should stay out of the street while waiting and not horseplay.
- Urge children to remain seated on the bus at all times and not shout or distract the driver. Children should know to keep their head and arms inside the bus at all times.
- Make sure children know to wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before getting on or off. Children should be made aware that the driver has a “blind spot” -- the area from the front of the bus to about 10 feet in front of the bus - and they should not walk in this area after getting off.
Thursday, 11 July 2013
San Diego Unified employees, students, parents and interested community supporters are invited to join the district's contingent in this year’s Pride Parade taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 13, in Hillcrest.
Supt. Cindy Marten and members of the district's Safe Schools Advisory Committee will be leading the group. Participants will gather at the corner of University Avenue and Normal Street between 8:30 and 11 a.m. The district's contingent number is 63, zone G.
The parade begins at University Avenue and Normal Street, proceeds west on University Avenue to 6th Avenue, turns south on 6th Avenue, ending at Balboa Drive and Upas Street. If you are interested in participating, email Moises Aguirre at maguirre@sandi.net. Participation is free.
For information about the parade and parking, go to http://www.sdpride.org/parade.htm.
Supt. Cindy Marten and members of the district's Safe Schools Advisory Committee will be leading the group. Participants will gather at the corner of University Avenue and Normal Street between 8:30 and 11 a.m. The district's contingent number is 63, zone G.The parade begins at University Avenue and Normal Street, proceeds west on University Avenue to 6th Avenue, turns south on 6th Avenue, ending at Balboa Drive and Upas Street. If you are interested in participating, email Moises Aguirre at maguirre@sandi.net. Participation is free.
For information about the parade and parking, go to http://www.sdpride.org/parade.htm.
Thursday, 28 March 2013
Thursday, 24 January 2013
The Freese Elementary School Safety Patrol has been selected as the best in the San Diego Police Department's Southeastern Division for the 2012-13 school year.
The Southeastern Division serves the neighborhoods of Alta Vista, Bay Terrace, Chollas View, Emerald City, Encanto, Jamacha-Lomita, Lincoln Park, Mountain View, Mount Hope, Oak Park, Paradise Hills, Ridgeview/Webster, Shelltown, Skyline, Southcrest and Valencia. Freese Elementary is located in the Skyline neighborhood.
Officers from San Diego Police and the San Diego Unified School District Police who work with Safety Patrol squads observed all squads for their adherence to the rules, consistency in uniform, cleanliness of patrol room, and more.
"We are very proud of the outstanding job Freese's Safety Patrol squad is doing," said Principal Alma Hills.
The school Safety Patrol was started in 1935 by the San Diego Police Department and began at just one school. Its purpose was to help elementary school children cross streets safely on their way to and from school and to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle collisions involving elementary-age students.
The School Safety Patrol is in nearly 90 schools throughout the city. There are nearly 2,000 fifth and sixth grade students serving as Patrol members. It is their job to cross children and adults safely at their school locations. The San Diego Unified School District Police Department and San Diego Police Department work together to train and supervise the students, whose jobs include:
The Southeastern Division serves the neighborhoods of Alta Vista, Bay Terrace, Chollas View, Emerald City, Encanto, Jamacha-Lomita, Lincoln Park, Mountain View, Mount Hope, Oak Park, Paradise Hills, Ridgeview/Webster, Shelltown, Skyline, Southcrest and Valencia. Freese Elementary is located in the Skyline neighborhood.
Officers from San Diego Police and the San Diego Unified School District Police who work with Safety Patrol squads observed all squads for their adherence to the rules, consistency in uniform, cleanliness of patrol room, and more.
"We are very proud of the outstanding job Freese's Safety Patrol squad is doing," said Principal Alma Hills.
The school Safety Patrol was started in 1935 by the San Diego Police Department and began at just one school. Its purpose was to help elementary school children cross streets safely on their way to and from school and to reduce the number of pedestrian and bicycle collisions involving elementary-age students.
The School Safety Patrol is in nearly 90 schools throughout the city. There are nearly 2,000 fifth and sixth grade students serving as Patrol members. It is their job to cross children and adults safely at their school locations. The San Diego Unified School District Police Department and San Diego Police Department work together to train and supervise the students, whose jobs include:
- Control pedestrian traffic;
- Control vehicle traffic;
- Watch and report traffic violations.
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