1. Madison’s Trust Elementary
Safety Patrol Training

2. Training Information Tuesday, August 22 8:30 – 11:00 am Library
38 applicants
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3. Congratulations!
You are the first PATROL class of Madison’s Trust Elementary!
You are now one of 654,000 students in 34,500 schools nationwide who are helping keep other students safe on their way to and from school
Not only will you serve as MTE’s FIRST Patrol class, you will also be responsible for passing on your patrol badge and uniform on to a fellow Macaw as part of our cadette program!

4. Program Objective
To help keep other students safe on their way to and from school
while training a junior cadette for next year’s patrol program

5. Patrol Pledge I promise to do my best. I will be
RESPECTFUL: treat everyone fairly without being bossy
RESPONSIBLE: report to my post on time everyday
READY: serve as an example, and report dangerous student practices

6. Patrol posts
Determined by your mode of transportation to and from school
Bus riders: bus patrols, or bus posts
Walkers: car loop, hallways or bike rack
Car riders: (must arrive by 7:30 am) car loop or hallways

7. Equipment provided Clipboard Reporting sheets Whistle*
Safety belt/vest*
*will only be provided to some positions*

8. Taking your role seriously…
Look, act and be alert.
Report for duty on time.
Always set a good example- practice safe walking tips.
Never stop vehicles.
Treat others as you would like to be treated.
Remind classmates of safe walking rules without being bossy.
Obey rules of the patrol, school and home.

9. Time management
Prepare the night before: arrive to your post dressed and ready to go!
Check the weather the night before: weather does not excuse you from your post!
Leave for school a few minutes early so you do not need to rush to your post.
Find a safe place to store your backpack and personal items out of the way
Balance your school work and patrolling responsibilities
Attend monthly patrol meetings
Speak to your patrol advisor: Mr. Rauch or Mrs. Weissman, if you’re struggling to manage your time

10. Positions AT EASE HOLDING
Before arriving at their post, patrollers should be sure to place backpacks and other belongings in a safe place near their post or at school so they do not interfere with their duties.
AT EASE
stand at least one foot back from the curb in a comfortable position
look around for cars and students that may approach
HOLDING
stand at least one foot back from the curb
stand with arms out to the side at a 45-degree angle with palms facing back
check all ways for approaching traffic and hold kids in position until you find a safe gap in traffic

11. Carpool/Parking Lot
Before arriving at their post, patrollers should be sure to place backpacks and other belongings in a safe place near their post or at school so they do not interfere with their duties.
Open car door once the car comes to a COMPLETE stop
Do not allow students to reach under a vehicle to pick something up for any reason.
Notify an adult if a student drops something
Never reach under a vehicle on behalf of a student

12. STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE
Bus
Blow your whistle if:
the students are getting too loud
bullying occurs
students are getting out of their seat (standing/walking)
Write students up if:
they do not quiet down AFTER you’ve blown the whistle
bullying continues
if students continue to move out of their seats
*all student write ups should be turned in to Mr. Rauch*
STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE

13. STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE
Bus loading posts
Line up about 5-8 feet away from the bus door with your arm facing the bus door
Greet everyone entering the bus with a POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND SMILE
Blow your whistle if someone is pushing, shoving, or running onto the bus
Write students up if they do NOT correct their behavior after you’ve blown the whistle
*all student write ups should be turned in to Mr. Rauch*
STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE

14. STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE
Hallways
ALWAYS greet everyone with a smile and “good morning!” or “have a great day!”
Blow your whistle if:
the students are yelling, running, pushing, or shoving
shout out “WALK PLEASE”
Write students up if:
a student does not correct his/her behavior AFTER you’ve blown your whistle
you witness any physical aggression
*all student write ups should be turned in to Mr. Rauch*
STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE

15. Reporting time All patrols should report to their post by 7:30 am
Sign in at front desk
If you are going to be absent (sick/vacation), let Mr. Rauch know
Remain at post until 7:50 am

16. Monthly meetings Monthly meetings will take place AFTER SCHOOL
Missed a meeting? meet with another patrol
Cadette program details will be shared in 2nd Quarter

17. STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE
Practice
Signing in
Positions: At Ease & Holding
Whistle blowing
Completing a student write up: turn in to Mr. Rauch
STUDENT WRITE UPS ARE CONFIDENTIAL- DO NOT SHARE

18. Benefits Students gain: Schools gain: Communities gain:
Safety awareness
Leadership
Teamwork
Pride
Citizenship
Schools gain:
Peer-to-peer communication.
Character-building.
A constructive outlet for student energy.
A positive relationship with parents and community.
Communities gain:
Safer environments for pedestrians and motorists.
A spirit of volunteerism and civic-mindedness.
A positive collaboration between students, parents, schools and law enforcement.

19. See you on the first day of school!
Questions / Concerns
Signed pledge
Post tour
Equipment hand-out
See you on the first day of school!