Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2019

www.CharlestonsPrivateSchools.com | www.CharlestonSchoolDirectory.com | www.ed.sc.gov INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS CISD 184 several lifesaving practices that parents can teach their children. Let your children know that at dawn and dusk they should wear bright or fluorescent clothing such as day-glo green, hot pink or construction-worker orange. These colors amplify light and help the wearer stand out in a crowd. Additionally, wearing retro reflective gear or carrying a flashing light, such as a taillight or strip attached to a bicycle or backpack, allows motorists to see pedestrians or bicyclists more clearly. Prior to the school year beginning, or even for the first several days of school, walk with your child to and from the bus stop, and teach by your actions. Remember to “stop; look left, right, left; and listen,” before stepping off a curb, even when there is a traffic signal. Accompany your children as often as possible and exaggerate your motions and head turns so that your child can clearly comprehend what you are doing. This simple act can save your child’s life. Parents can help by placing everything a child must carry in a backpack or school bag so that he or she won’t drop anything along the way and feel the need to stop and pick it up. Having enough time to make it to the bus stop will eliminate running, which can be dangerous. Public Safety wants parents to remind children to avoid “jaywalking” and crossing between parked vehicles. “I also want people to know that if you see something wrong or have a complaint about something you see regarding our buses or bus drivers, then I want to know. There is a complaint form on every school’s website, under the transportation tab, or even on the district website, and you can fill it out,” detailed Scott. “By filling out this form, the comment is added to a spreadsheet, and it will not clear out until it is reviewed. My team follows up on this spreadsheet daily, and it means there is a record. It ensures that we get the information and that we follow up with everybody.” If you are in doubt about which school district you should contact, know that all transportation directors in the tri-county area share correspondance. “We all have real communication and a working relationship. When in doubt, notify one of us,” finished Scott. If you would like to know more about the rules of the road, visit the South Carolina Department of Public Safety website at scdps.sc.gov. From preventative hygiene services and gentle restorative procedures to the latest in cosmetic dentistry, trust in 24 years of experience. 1059 Chuck Dawley Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.884.6002 Mon-Thurs 8-5 cynthiagarnerdentistry.com • Bonding • Cosmetic Contouring • Crowns and Bridges • Cosmetic Fillings • Implants • Veneers • Zoom Whitening • Sealants • Extractions • Scaling and Root Planing • Dentures • Cosmetic Dentistry • Jaw/TMJ • Oral health screenings Cynthia Garner, DDS