For the past 15 years the kindergarten class has tr
aveled to Safety Village. On October 9, Ms. Schmidt and Mrs. Cortright took their 2008 kindergarten classes on an educational field trip to Safety Village. Along with the teachers and kids, some parents also traveled to Safety Village with the class. SafetyVille (as it’s referred to for short) was constructed from an old factory where the Jackson ISD and Sheriff’s Dept. modified it into a mini-town.
aveled to Safety Village. On October 9, Ms. Schmidt and Mrs. Cortright took their 2008 kindergarten classes on an educational field trip to Safety Village. Along with the teachers and kids, some parents also traveled to Safety Village with the class. SafetyVille (as it’s referred to for short) was constructed from an old factory where the Jackson ISD and Sheriff’s Dept. modified it into a mini-town.While visiting, the kids learned the rules of traffic safety while riding pedal tractors, walking through town, and watching a safety video. The class was split into three groups: one rode pedal tractors through the town learning to stop at traffic lights and watch for pedestrians; the second group walked through the town learning to look both ways and also placed a 911 call, giving their phone number and address, if they know it; and the third group watched a bus safety video in one of the toy homes.
Safety Village is a fun, educational place for young children. “It’s very good for children. It teaches them all the ways of being safe around traffic and roads and it only takes about an hour 
and a half, so it’s short and sweet,” said Ms. Schmidt. Safety Village gives children a fun and exciting experience that draws their attention and teaches them to be safe around traffic.
Laney Clark learned some important things on her trip to Safety Village. “I learned that you should watch for traffic and you should always buckle your seat belts before going,” explained Laney.
and a half, so it’s short and sweet,” said Ms. Schmidt. Safety Village gives children a fun and exciting experience that draws their attention and teaches them to be safe around traffic.Laney Clark learned some important things on her trip to Safety Village. “I learned that you should watch for traffic and you should always buckle your seat belts before going,” explained Laney.
Dominic Dow got to explore the town like a real police officer. “We rode in a police car, and we just like followed the road and stuff,” said Dominic. Dominic and Laney know that calling 911 is very important to know. “We had to say emergencies and stuff and if someone is breaking into the house and it’s burning or something,” said Laney.
Safety Village is a wonderful opportunity for young kids to learn about traffic safety in a fun environment. The kindergarteners loved going to Safety Ville and riding the pedal tractors, watching the safety video, and calling 911. Safety Ville has been a tradition for the past 15 years and hopefully will be for many years to come.
Safety Village is a wonderful opportunity for young kids to learn about traffic safety in a fun environment. The kindergarteners loved going to Safety Ville and riding the pedal tractors, watching the safety video, and calling 911. Safety Ville has been a tradition for the past 15 years and hopefully will be for many years to come.
