Safety Town coming to Our Minnie Cline Elementary School
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- Published on Friday, 05 June 2015 12:24
Safety Town
Safety Town is a miniature town designed to introduce children to the importance and methods of safety, especially pedestrian safety. The town is complete with sidewalks, crosswalks, streets, signs, traffic signals and replica buildings. The goal of the program is to reduce possible injury or death of children resulting from preventable accidents. Safety Town familiarizes children with law enforcement officers, firefighters and other community workers.
Participating children will learn safety techniques addressing the following topics:
* Pedestrian
* Traffic
* Bicycle
* School Bus
* Railroad
* Stranger Danger
* Playground
* 911
* Electrical
* Fire
* Animal
* Poison Prevention
* Internet
* Gun
* Weather
* Natural Gas
* Water
Children ages 5-7 attend Safety Town for eight days, over a two week timeframe, and learn safety skills through classroom training and exercises taught by state-certified teachers. Law enforcement officers, teenage volunteers, and community leaders further assist with instruction. Students take field trips to the local fire department and Park, as well as spend lots of time "on the town". These sessions are recommended for students entering Kindergarten, First, and Second grades in Fall 2015. If your child attended a preschool session in the past, it is highly recommended that they be enrolled in a full session for review of previously taught safety concepts, as well as, introduction to advanced topics.
Our Minnie Cline Elementary School Sessions:
Morning Session: June 29-July 9, 8-11:30am (M-Th) $45 (Open to Savannah SD Students Only)
Afternoon Session: June 29-July 9, 12:30-4pm (M-Th) $45 (Open to Savannah SD Students Only).
More information is available at http://www.stjoesafetycouncil.org/community.htm
Sun Protection
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- Published on Thursday, 28 May 2015 16:28
Summer is just around the corner.
Learn how to have fun and stay safe in the sun this summer.
Prevent Teen Drinking
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 May 2015 11:55
Summer is Peak Time for Teens to Try Alcohol
Memorial Day, prom night, high school graduation, school's out: These are the times teenagers may be especially pressured or tempted to try alcohol - the most widely abused substance among teens. In fact, more kids take their first drink in June or July than at any other time of year.
It's comforting to know that most kids don't engage in alcohol abuse. But those who do face huge risks to their health and safety.
Education and parental involvement play big roles in curbing underage drinking. Whether you are a teacher or parent, these free resources may provide a good starting point for this important conversation:
Boating Safety Tips
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 May 2015 11:36
Cabin Cruiser to Canoe, These Guides Apply
If you go out on a a boat anytime soon, you won't be alone. The Memorial Day weekend kicks off the recreational boating season, and craft of every type will be out on the waterway. And, whether yours is a sailboat, a motorboat, a kayak or jet ski on a lake, river, bay, or ocean, these few steps will help keep you safe:
- Wear your life jacket.
- If you fall overboard, or your boat sinks quickly, having one on board is not good enough.
- Prepare a float plan.—the who, what, when, and where of your outing.
- Leave a copy of your plan with a friend or family member to alert authorities if you don’t return as planned.
- Check the weather before you go.
- If storms or high winds are in the marine forecast, postpone your trip.
- Don’t drink and boat.
- It’s as dangerous as drinking and driving. Even if you’re not operating the boat, it can impair your ability to escape safely if your boat capsizes or you fall overboard.