Syring Safety Patrol
Serving the Syring Community
FAQ's
- Mrs. Neithercut's phone number: (810) 591-1312.
- Please notify Mrs. Neithercut if your patrol cannot be at their post due to illness, doctor's appointments, travel, etc.
- Patrols MUST wear their belt and badge when they are on duty.
- Patrols direct children, not traffic. AAA training instructs patrols to hold students from crossing in front of all vehicles within their safety zone. This includes motorists who signal for children to cross in front of their cars.
- Typically, patrols report to their posts by 8:20 a.m. and enter the building with the bell.
- Patrol posts are announced at the beginning of each marking period.
HOW ARE SYRING SAFETY PATROLS NOMINATED?
Mrs. Harbert and Mrs. Bramble nominate safety patrols candidates from their fourth grade classes at the end of the school year.
- Teachers consider the consistency of student performance throughout the year: report cards, CREEK behaviors, attendance and punctuality.
- Candidates receive parent permission forms from Mrs. Neithercut.
- Mrs. Neithercut creates a distribution list for e-mail. Reminders are sent out for the safety patrol camp. Parents are encouraged to communicate throughout the summer and during the school year.
PATROL REQUIREMENTS
Syring Safety Patrols are fifth grade students.
Patrols must maintain average-to-above average report cards.
Patrols must be good role models for CREEK behavior:
- Commit to learning
- Respect others
- Everyone is responsible
- Everyone is safe
- Kindness counts
SAFETY PATROL CAMP
Attendance at Safety Patrol Camp is mandatory. If there is a conflict, parents must contact Mrs. Neithercut.
Safety Patrol Camp was scheduled for Monday, September 1, 2015. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and dismisses about 1:30 p.m.
Camp provides training for patrols' future responsibilities during the upcoming school year.
AAA provides a training video, which patrols are required to watch and discuss.
CAMP: We Are ONE Team!
Former patrols return for the day. They share their stories as safety patrols. Former patrols are available to answer questions based upon their personal experiences.
Officer Szmansky visits the patrols and discusses expectations. He also shares a secret: he was a patrol when he was in school!
Team building activities are provided. These activities are fun, but also build upon the concept that "We are one team."
CAMP: Leadership Skills
Patrols are introduced to confidentiality, stating issues in a positive manner and rewarding positive behavior.
Patrols receive their belts and badges. These are their uniforms and must be worn whenever they are at their patrol posts.
Patrols pledge to maintain their grades, model CREEK behaviors and be on time to their posts.
THIS 'N THAT
Weatherproof your patrol! Throughout the year, we advise our patrols to dress for the weather. Safety patrols work at their posts in all weather: hot, cold, rain, snow. They are at their posts every school day, regardless of the weather. We've very proud of their dedication!
Hot chocolate: Hot chocolate is one of the rewards for safety patrols. It is served every Thursday, once the temperatures dip below 20°. Hot chocolate is served any day the temperature is below 0° (brrr!).
Dairy Queen: The PTO sponsors a luncheon for safety patrols at Dairy Queen at the end of the school year. Mrs. Neithercut accompanies the patrols on a walk to DQ. Volunteers are encouraged to chaperone (make sure you complete the volunteer form in the office!). Patrols enjoy an extended lunch period as a reward for their year of service.
Service Awards: Patrols receive a certificate of participation during the Syring Celebration of Learning at the end of the school year. The certificate verifies they served as a safety patrol and can be used as proof if your child applies for the AAA safety patrol scholarship in high school!