School starts today!

[momof2kids]

Just a reminder that school starts today and it will be chaotic on 30A this morning & afternoon around Butler. Please give yourself time if you are driving that way & have patience with all the parents. The chaos will subside. Also please watch for busses & the kids getting off of them as well as walkers & bike riders.

Got this info from the WCSO facebook page:

As the summer vacation draws to a close, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) encourages motorists, parents and students to slow down and be alert in residential neighborhoods and school zones. The Walton County school year begins August 8.

Back to school is a busy time. With more distractions and traffic, it pays to slow down and pay attention. Please review the following driver safety tips:

• Double Check Crosswalks – fully stop at stop signs and red lights to ensure the area is clear before accelerating
• Watch for School Bus Stop Signs – when a school bus stops with its red brake lights flashing and/or its stop sign raised, you must stop from either direction until all children have safely crossed the roadway
• Don’t Rush – during the first few weeks of the school year, leave yourself extra time to travel to your destination
• Driveways – enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully
• Distractions – reduce any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Put down your phone and do not text while driving

Please review the following safety tips for children and students:

• Cross the street with an adult at crosswalks and traffic signal locations
• Never run out into the streets or cross in between parked cars
• Walk in front of the bus where the driver can see the students
• Remove headphones and put away phones when crossing the street

The WCSO encourages students and parents to contact their School Resource Deputy with questions regarding school safety.