School Safety Patrollers

• May Elmore, Glenview Elementary
• Claira Joynes, Ione Elementary
• Melody Lai, Martin Elementary
• Aubrey McAllister, St. Teresa of Avila School
• Hana Siddiqi, Granada Islamic School
• Sierra Workman, Main Street Elementary School

School Safety Patrol Advisors

• Dale Cook, Archway Classical Academy Lincoln
  
• John Miller, Glenview Elementary
  
• Mary Meyers, Spring Lane Elementary School

Honorable Mentions

• Kathleen “Kitty” Fawver, School Safety Patroller, Ione Elementary
• Luke Okajima, School Safety Patroller, Laurel Elementary
• Miranda Romo, School Safety Patrol Advisor, Chabot Elementary

Throughout the year, AAA School Safety Patrollers and Patrol Advisors work hard to keep their schools and communities safe. As we continue to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, AAA is proud to recognize these dedicated leaders through the annual School Safety Patrol Awards program.

“Participating in my AAA School Safety Patrol has helped me to become a better leader by pushing me to become more confident in myself.”
Daisy Casey, 2021 AAA National School Safety Patroller of the Year

Schools are invited to nominate participants in the following award categories:

• Patroller of the Year
• Patrol Advisor of the Year
• Lifesaving Medal

In addition to customized plaques from AAA, all winners will receive grants for their schools up to $2,000 to help enhance their School Safety Patrol activities.

Award applications are now open with the deadline to apply extended to April 15. The application process can be completed entirely online for each of the awards. To be eligible, schools must be actively enrolled in the AAA School Safety Patrol program, so register or re-enroll today if you haven’t already.

Check back in April when we announce the 2021-2022 winners!

For any questions about the AAA School Safety Patrol Awards or application process, please contact CommunityImpact@norcal.aaa.com.

Congratulations to the following 2021 National Award Winners:

• AAA National School Safety Patrol Advisor of the Year, Mike Huss, Ione Elementary, Ione, CA
• AAA National School Safety Patroller of the Year, Daisy Casey, Martin Elementary, South San Francisco, CA

Read more about Daisy Casey’s story:

An academically talented student, Daisy has undergone a complete transformation since joining the AAA School Safety Patrol. She went from being a quiet student that rarely spoke at school, to talking with her teachers and classmates. Her newfound confidence motivated her to create safety videos for school announcements and become a young agent-for-change in her community.

“AAA School Safety Patrol has changed me and my life for the better,” said Casey. “In the past, I have never talked to anyone. Participating in my AAA School Safety Patrol has helped me to become a better leader by pushing me to become more confident in myself.”

Recently, Daisy had the chance to address San Francisco Mayor London Breed about Martin Elementary School’s efforts to create a statewide Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day. Bridges was only six years old when in November 1960, she became the first Black student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Along with other Martin Elementary School students, Daisy’s goal is to create a nationwide movement to honor the civil rights icon while promoting respect and equal treatment for students of all backgrounds.

“I’m absolutely amazed, and in awe, with the hard work the students at Martin Elementary have put into pursuing Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day,” said Ms. Bridges. “I’ve seen hope in the young people I’ve met. People like Daisy Casey who are carving their own paths and leading the charge to make a better world.”

Read more about Mike Huss’ story:

Mike has led the school safety patrol for 7 years. Mike trains patrollers and meets with them regularly to give advice and provide additional training. Mike stands at the front of Ione Elementary School each day with the patrollers, watching as they open car doors and greets students. Mike is also Ione Elementary School’s Teacher in Charge, Yearbook Advisor, Cops 4 Kids leader, and grade level team lead. Off campus, Mike has been a youth coach, sat on the Little League Board, and was on his churches parish council.

“Leading the Ione Elementary School AAA Safety Patrol has been the most rewarding experience of my teaching career,” said Huss. “Watching the students take on the responsibilities of helping their school has been fun to watch. Since starting the Safety Patrol in 2014, I have seen students do amazing things that they have never thought possible in their lives.”

Mike talks highly of the students in his Patrol group. He says, “It is students like these that have inspired me to keep leading the Ione Elementary School AAA Safety Patrol. They have shown me that this program matters. It builds leaders. It grows confidence. It gives students a sense of pride and belonging. It promotes team building and group problem solving. Being involved gives me hope for our future as I am able to help encourage the future leaders of our town, our state, and our country realize their potential.”

Congratulations to the following 2020-2021 award winners:

Apply Today for the 2020-2021 AAA School Safety Patrol Awards

Do you know an outstanding Patroller or Patrol Advisor? Do you know a student or class that has gone above to keep their community safe in 2020? Nominate them for a AAA School Safety Patrol Award. 

If selected, the winner’s school will receive a grant up to $2,000 to help enhance their school’s AAA School Safety activities and the winners will receive a customized award plaque.

Recognizing Safety Leaders

Students and adult advisors who give their time and energy to make the AAA School Safety Patrol a success are encouraged to submit a nomination for one of our five awards. Click here to learn more. 

• Patroller of the Year
• Patrol Advisor of the Year
• Lifesaving Medal
• NEW: Student Safety and Leadership Award
• NEW: Class Safety and Leadership Award

Easy, Online Application 

Applying for awards is easier and faster than ever – we’ve gone digital! Applications are 100% online, and you can save and return to your application in progress. Click on the link below for more details and instructions. 

APPLY NOW

Applications are due Feb 26, 2020 and winners will be notified in March. Check out a list of last year winners here.

For schools reopening and operating Patrols this Fall, there are new operations guidelines available to help you maintain student safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic. All practices are in-line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Schools and Patrol Advisors should always follow the advice of state and local public health officials.

To download the document, click here.

1. The AAA Lesson Plan is a free curriculum available to download throughout the year containing topics such as, bullying, self-driving car safety, crossing the street safety, etc.  Teachers can also choose to be sent a free teacher’s packet to help with teaching the lessons.

2. Help kids #PlayAtHome. The Play at Home Playbook, powered by our valued partner, Playworks, is now available to download. In this playbook, you will find ways to keep students active and moving. Additionally, Playworks is hosting a virtual recess 3x a day on Facebook Live.

3. Comcast is offering it’s Internet Essentials customers two months of free service when they sign up by April 30th. After two months, service is $9.95/month plus tax. Find out if you qualify for this service here. Other internet providers have responded similarly, check out more information posted by Charter, Cox, and AT&T.

4. Google has given G Suite and G Suite for Education customers free access to advanced Hangouts Meet video-conferencing capabilities. This includes:

-Larger meetings, for up to 250 participants per call
-Live streaming for up to 100,000 viewers within a domain
-The ability to record meetings and save them to Google Drive

Check out Google’s tips for Educators on how to maximize online learning here.

5. Zoom is lifting its 40 minute meeting limit on free Basic accounts; request these upgrades for your school here. Additionally, check out Zoom’s list of tips and tricks for teachers educating on the Zoom platform.

6. Adobe is offering free access to Creative Cloud tools. This resource will be available until the end of May and is available for students attending schools that currently only provide lab access. Check it out here.

7. Wide Open School, a site built in response to COVID-19 and school closures, is a free collection of the best online learning resources for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense Media. Many of these resources can be completed off offline or on smartphones.

Congratulations to the following 2020 award winners: