2009 School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame

This year's AAA School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame inductees are:

• Brooke Bowman – Evergreen Elementary – Ft. Lewis
• Lucas Cook – Nob Hill Elementary – Yakima
• Ian Duro – Brighton Elementary – Seattle
• Siena Helland – Highland Terrace Elementary – Shoreline
• Shaylen Hughes – Woodridge Elementary – Spokane
• Alexandra Jackson – Lincoln Heights Elementary – Spokane
• Keenan Loughery – Salnave Elementary – Cheney
• Jennifer Martinez – Albert Einstein Elementary – Redmond
• Gianna Pittman – Truman Elementary – Vancouver
• Christian Schnacker – Broadview Elementary – Oak Harbor

These ten outstanding patrollers will be inducted into the School Safety Patrol Hall of Fame at the May 1 Seattle Mariners game. The will attend an award ceremony, go on field for a pre-game ceremony, and enjoy the game and dinner from a luxury suite.

Any School Safety Patrol program can purchase discounted tickets to the May 1 Mariners vs A's game. Click here to view flyer.

AAA Safety Patrol Order Form

AAA clubs supply training materials, belts, badges and other items needed to operate a AAA School Safety Patrol Program

Training Your School Safety Patrol

AAA’s "At Your Post"  video incorporates techniques and information for training safety patrols. This is one of several selections from the AAA’s free-loan traffic safety video library.

Getting Children to School Safely Brochure

This free downloadable brochure has practical tips for both parents and school officials. Make copies and hand them out to parents or use the tips in your school newsletter.

Tips for Parents

Parents can take the following measures to reduce school-zone traffic hazards:

• Don't park across the street from the school; if this is not possible, accompany your child (using a crosswalk) as he or she crosses the street.
• Use the existing drop-off/pick-up system organized by the school.
• If a drop-off/pick-up system does not exist or is poorly set up, work with the school officials to create or improve the system.
• Reduce school zone congestion by carpooling with neighbors or friends.
• Teach and encourage children to use designated crosswalks.
• Follow instructions provided by school crossing guards.
• And of course, always remember to use seat belts and appropriate child safety seats or booster seats when riding in a car.

By following these simple recommendations, parents can play a key role in keeping their children safe.

• School Zone Safety Grants
• Follow these instructions to receive a school safety patrol grant for your school.