Groveland Elementary School in Doylestown received three awards during a school assembly May 17, celebrating their school’s AAA School Safety Patrol Program. Groveland is the only school in the AAA Mid-Atlantic territory to receive all three honors in one year.
Over the past year, schools got creative when it came to operating their AAA Safety Patrol Program – some schools were virtual, some met in person and others operated in a hybrid setting. Whatever the setting, those schools that kept students engaged and maintained their school safety patrol group proved endurance and dedication are lessons instilled in students this year. The leadership values and safety awareness have inspired many alumnus patrollers to pursue admirable careers, including current President Joe Biden.
Avery Jenner, a fourth grader at Groveland Elementary, was recognized as a 2021 AAA Outstanding School Safety Patroller. As a member of the Groveland’s Safety Patrol, Avery is described as a well-respected, kind, and responsible leader who was selected as captain by her peers. Avery’s commitment is part of the legacy of the AAA School Safety program, now in its 100th year.
Avery plays a vital role as one of three Safety Patrol captains. She has helped to recognize “Unsung Safety Patrollers,” organize special projects, and give constructive suggestions for improvements throughout the school year. She has used her leadership role to transition new students into the Groveland family by creating handmade gifts and spending time with the students at lunch and recess so they felt included. Avery went as far as learning some simple sentences in Spanish to better communicate with a peer who did not speak English. Avery has helped Groveland to grow the AAA School Safety Patrol program by teaching younger students the role and responsibilities with the “Safety in Training” program.
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