Saturday, May 23, 2015

Hello everybody! Long time no post, sorry about that! 

I know that school is almost over (get excited for summer!), but….Parents!  It would be awesome if you could review bus safety precautions with your kids!  I was in the car with my mom the other day, and we were stopped at a stop sign on Sandy Court waiting for a school bus that was across the intersection facing us.  After the kids were done getting off the bus, the bus driver closed the door, pulled in the flashing "STOP!" sign, turned off the flashing lights, and started to pull away.  Since that usually means cars are allowed to move, we proceeded slowly past the bus and all of a sudden, a boy ran out from behind the bus right in front of our car!  Someone was waiting on the porch across the street.  Please remind your kids that they're supposed to cross the street IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL BUS.  This lets the bus driver see them, and they won't turn off the flashing lights or stop sign until all the children have safely crossed. Although we were only going a few miles per hour, that boy ran right into our path! Keep your kids safe please! 

Saturday, December 13, 2014

A PSA from an amazing 9th Grader and his brother!

This PSA is done by Port Washington 9th grader Andrew Goldberg and stars his 8 year old brother Eric!  It's a good reminder for holiday driving and shows that kids can make a difference!  Great job guys!

Click here for PSA


Thoughts about social media


This isn't just about distracted driving, but social media distraction in general.  We've become so attached to our screens that we've begun to ignore the people around us.  



Graphic but Amazing PSA

This video is something all parents should show their teens.  It's very graphic and not for the faint of heart!  (They are graphic recreations of accidents.)  People are always saying "if this doesn't stop distracted driving, nothing will," but this one really affected me.



CLICK HERE

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Love the new signs!!

There's a great new trend going around Port! These signs are a good reminder to parents and others to drive carefully in areas where kids are outside because the kids may not be seen!! Maybe you'll spot one! 


Thursday, October 30, 2014

Happy Halloween




A little reminder for everyone. Tomorrow's Halloween and a lot of children will be in the streets!! If you have to drive, drive carefully! Have a spooky Halloween!

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Scary Commercial Message

If this doesn't make people think about texting and driving, nothing will!



Click here to view video

Wow!! We Received Citations from the Police Commissioners!

We were honored to receive citations from the Port Washington Police Department at the June Police Commissioners meeting for our work on our driver safety initiative.  It's nice for kids to be recognized by community leaders!  Here are three photos from the ceremony.  1) With Deputy Chief Robert Del Muro, Commissioner Angela Lawlor-Mullins, Commissioner James Duncan, Commissioner Dave Franklin and Deputy Chief Jeffrey Morris (missing from photo is Girl Scout Rebecca Muratore.)  2) Listening to Commissioner Franklin read a citation for our leader, Linda Nutter, and 3) reciting the Girl Scout Promise with Commissioner Lawlor-Mullins (a former Girl Scout!)






Click here to read the article in the Port News

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Harborfest 2014

At this year's Harborfest, we worked at the Police Department table and handed out "no texting and driving" giveaways.  Here we are with Police Commissioner Dave Franklin, Deputy Chief Robert Del Muro, and Detective Tony Guzzello.  (Missing:  Scout Gianna Guzzo)





Sorry for the summer break!

It seems that the end of school is very busy for 8th graders!  We are behind in our posts but have some updates to make.   Stay tuned!!!