July 10, 2020

Report Card Messaging

Summer safety tips copied to the back of student’s report card.

Items Needed

Printer
Paper
Student’s report cards

Steps

Find out the number of students your school has.
Research summer driving tips on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.
Make copies for each of the students in your school.
Have all the copies ready before the last day of school and place with report cards.
Take pictures to send to us and post on social media and your website.
Complete an activity form for TDS All-Star points. If in Texas, submit sign-in sheets.

Make it GREAT

Do this more than once. Think of other times you can slip in driver safety tips and information home to parents.

VR Goggles

The VR goggles are available for schools, in limited areas, to borrow. The VR goggles offer multiple modules to complete, covering some of the risks a new driver will encounter.

Be the Light – Nighttime Bulletin Board Activity

Bulletin boards in high-traffic areas provide you with a great opportunity to reach your peers. Use the “Be the Light” bulletin board resources provided in your resource kit to create a bulletin board that provides valuable information and starts a conversation about the risks of driving at night, and tips on how to be safe. These materials are designed to be cut out and displayed on a bulletin board, window, or another high-traffic area on your campus(minimum 4′ x 6′ area).

Commit-mint Cards

TDS student leader(s) will hand out Commit-Mints safety cards saying “Thanks for your commit-mint to always buckle up.”

Let’s Talk… Impaired Driving Prevention

This activity will help you facilitate a guided discussion with your peers to address their attitudes and behaviors around impaired driving and starts a conversation about the negative effect impairment has on car crashes and how teens can speak up for their safety.