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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]why are they using 10 and 11 year okdsto direct traffic?  this is clearly not what an real safety specialist would want.  [/quote]

They aren't using 10-12 year-olds to direct traffic. The message refers to the patrols. At Chesterbrook, as at many other FCPS elementary schools, the patrols stand on the sidewalks around the Kiss 'N Ride loop with several teachers, and they open passenger-side back doors to let the young riders out. It speeds up the unloading in the morning and loading in the afternoon and gives the 6th graders some useful responsibility and leadership opportunities. It is very well done.[/quote]
Shrevewood mom here - I wish our school would do that. The teachers don't pay attention.[/quote]

Why don't you propose it? Haycock does the same as Chesterbrook, although I don't know how common it is across other ES.[/quote]

Yes, go ahead and give the teachers another responsibility that has absolutely nothing to do with teaching.  That will be great for morale.

Or maybe you should consider forking out your own cash to pay crossing guards or volunteer yourself.  Do you want the teachers to teach your kids or play at being safety patrol along with post-COVID armchair therapists this year?  THINK about what you are asking and expecting from teachers before you add to the problem, please.[/quote]

I think you're confused and didn't read the whole thread. PP said that 6th graders help at kiss and ride. No, I do not want a 6th grader teaching my child, but a 6th grader who is working safety patrol and helping at kiss and ride would be very helpful. Our school only typically has 2 staff members out and it's not enough for a busy kiss and ride.[/quote]

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