Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Sinthia Rosario | Maria E. Lopez, crossing guard at Bliss Elementary School, and Carissa Torres (right),...... read more read more
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FORT BLISS, Texas - Assuring the safety and welfare of students is the number one priority at Bliss Elementary School, which is why they maintain crossing guards before and after school.
“Although it is not mandatory to have a crossing guard here at Bliss, it is still provided,” said Dr. Irma R. Brooks, Bliss Elementary School principal. “We come to a decision every year whether we find that the position is necessary and we firmly believe in the safety of our children, so we find the funding to pay for the position.”
According to Brooks, they have one crossing guard, however, this year they have instituted Student Safety Patrols and they are out on the street with the crossing guard assisting the children to cross the street and talk about safety.
The purpose of a crossing guard is to create the safest environment possible for school children and other residents as they walk, or ride their bike, to and from school, stated Brooks.
Their crossing guard Maria E. Lopez is positioned where there are crossing lines.
“The students are not allowed to cross at any other point, and so we try to teach them safety, precaution and to cross where there’s a crosswalk,” said Lopez. “We teach them safety because they are not always with an adult and they need to be on the alert at all times, especially the younger ones because they’re so small and cars can’t always see them.”
Carissa Torres, a fifth grader and Safety Patrol Lieutenant at Bliss Elementary School stated that the best part of this job is helping the little ones cross. She really enjoys what she does.
“The Safety Patrol wear florescent orange vest and they love it,” stated Lopez. “They love wearing their vest because they’re very visible and they get recognition.”
This gives them the responsibility and gives them a sense of leadership. The little kids in return look up to the older kids and want to strive to be a Safety Patrol when they get older, stated Lopez.
Not only do the kids look up to the older kids, they also admire the military police.
The military police assist the crossing guards, by providing a presence as a reminder to drivers to watch their speed at school zones and also to look for pedestrians.
“It makes me feel better knowing that there is someone out there looking after our kids,” said Pfc. Aaron D. Rosenberg, parent and motor transport operator assigned to 377th Transportation Company, 15th Sustainment Brigade.
Parents believe the role of the crossing guard is an important position that needs to be maintained. They’re the guardians, protectors and guides of our children while they cross the street.
For more information on how to volunteer for crossing guard contact the school of interest or come by their office and fill out a Volunteer in Publics Schools form.
| Date Taken: | 02.08.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 02.14.2012 16:34 |
| Story ID: | 83855 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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