School Safety Patrol program was organized in 1920 by the American Automobile Association. Citizens, civic groups and law officers were concerned about children's safety with the rise of motorized vehicles. Established in San Diego in 1935, School Safety Patrol has ensured children make it to school safely.
5th grade Walker Eagles have been guarding the safety of people crossing to & from Walker Elementary. Every morning and afternoon patrol members need to arrive early and stay late to ensure that all students can cross the street safely. It takes hard work and dedication to join the safety patrol. You can read what the 2016-2017 members think about why they joined, what they like, and what they have learned.
Why I joined Safety Patrol:
- "I became part of Safety Patrol because i wanted to serve my school."
- " I want opportunity to grow my leadership skills."
- " I thought I would have fun doing it."
What I like about Safety Patrol:
- " The friendships I have made."
- "Running the bases at the baseball game with Patrols from other schools"
- "Patrol Fun Day, where we got to rock climb, go inside a swat vehicle, and many other activities."
- "Eating lunch with our Officer and other patrol members."
- "Making new friends."
What I have learned:
- "How to lead others."
- "To be prepared at all times"
- "That I can trust my self."
- " Flag protocol and safety rules."
- "To speak up and be heard."
How do I join?:
Toward the end of the school year, 4th grades can apply to become patrol members. Students are picked by grades, citizenship and supervision staff.