www.clevelandbanner.com Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, July 26, 2015 — 37 Back to School Banner photo, HOWARD PIERCE SCHOOl BuS SAfEty August will mean the start of It has been found that most kids one at a time. arm extended. another school season. are hit because they are: n When getting off the bus, look n Vehicles may not pass until the Excited youngsters will be boarding n In a hurry to get on or off the before stepping off the bus to be sure flashing red lights and signals are buses on their way to respective bus; no cars are passing on the shoulder turned off. schools. n Act before they think and have (side of the road). Move away from n Vehicles traveling in the same or While buses are eight times safer little experience with traffic; the bus. opposite direction as the bus on an than passenger vehicles, youngsters n Assume motorists will see them n Before crossing the street, take undivided road are always required must be careful as they board or and will wait for them to cross the five “giant steps” out from the front of to stop. leave the bus. The Tennessee street; the bus, or until the driver's face can n Vehicles traveling on a divided, or Department of Safety noted an aver - n Don’t always stay within the bus be seen. Wait for the driver to signal separated, highway do not have to age of 19 children are killed in the driver’s sight; or that it's safe to cross. stop when meeting or passing a bus U.S. yearly as they are getting on and n Drop something as they get off n Look left-right-left when coming on the other side of the road. off the bus. the bus and run into the path of a to the edge of the bus to make sure n Drivers never pass on the right Most kids are killed in the danger bus or car to pick it up. traffic is stopped. Keep watching side of the bus, where children enter zone around the bus. This is by traffic when crossing. or exit. This is illegal and can have either a passing vehicle or by the Here are some safety tips provided tragic results. school bus itself. by the Department of Safety: Tennessee law requires that: Violation of these laws can result in It is against the law for a vehicle to n When getting on the bus, stay n Vehicles must stop before reach - a citation and fine. In many places, pass a stopped school bus with its away from the danger zone and wait ing a bus that has its flashing red school bus drivers can report pass - red light flashing. for the driver's signal. Board the bus warning lights and/or stop signal ing vehicles. A feature of 38 —Cleveland Daily Banner—Sunday, July 26, 2015 www.clevelandbanner.com Bradley County SChoolS Bradley County Schools Dr. Linda Cash, director of schools 2015-16 calendar AUgUST n Aug. 3: Principal-directed in-service Bradley County Schools has n Aug. 4: Principal-directed in-service 10,445 students, according to n Aug. 5: Systemwide in-service the most recent Tennessee n Aug. 6: In-service Department of Education figures. Vision Statement: n Aug. 7: First day of school (abbreviated day) Some 651 teachers educate n Aug. 9: First full day of school those students in 18 different “Bradley County Schools will be a welcoming center of schools, including 11 elementary educational excellence committed to total student “As the new director of SePTember schools, two middle schools, two development utilizing data-driven, research-based schools, it is my sincere pleasure n Sept. 7: Labor Day (schools and offices closed) high schools, an alternative strategies.” to become a member of this great school, a virtual school and an educational community,” she OCTOber adult education school. wrote. n Oct. 5-9: Fall break “My greatest initiative is to provide the leadership that will NOvember Mission Statement: 3rd District — Chairman Director of Schools: facilitate an environment of col - n Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving break Nicholas Lillios laboration, cooperation and open “The mission of the Bradley 4th District — Dianna Calfee communication. Dr. linda Cash DeCember County Schools System, in part - 5th District — Rodney Dillard “I anticipate a most successful Bradley County Schools n Dec. 18: Abbreviated day nership with parents and the 6th District — Amanda Lee start as the new director in 800 South Lee Highway n Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Christmas break community, is to develop a liter - 7th District — Vice Chairman which all stakeholders support Cleveland, TN 37311 ate, self-confident, creative and Charlie Rose the academic, social and emo - Phone: 423-476-0620 JANUArY responsible citizen who is capa - tional well-being of all students Fax: 423-476-0485 n Jan. 4: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students) ble of meeting life challenges and Meetings are held in the board in the Bradley County Schools. n Jan. 5: Classes resume who values life-long learning.” room of the Bradley County “Through a close partnership This is Dr. Linda Cash’s first n Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (closed) Schools Central Office on South with everyone associated with year as the director. She said she Lee Highway. The next meetings Bradley County Schools, I am is looking forward to starting the FebrUArY Board of Education: will be a work session on confident we can make our new year and getting to know the n Feb. 15: Presidents Day (closed) Tuesday, Aug. 11, and a voting schools an even better place for educators and students who n Feb. 16: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students 1st District — Chris Turner session on Thursday, Aug. 13, our students to learn and grow.” 2nd District — Vicki Beaty make up the school system. Both start at 5:30 p.m. mArCh n March 21-24: Spring break n March 25: Good Friday (closed) n March 28: Schools and offices closed Orientations to welcome county students back to school APril n April 15: Stockpiled staff development (closed for stu - Bradley County students will Registration for adults who Cleveland TN 37323 grade, 5 to 5:45 p.m., second, dents) return to school on Friday, Aug. want to earn high school equiva - 423-478-8821 5:45 to 6:30; third, 6 to 6:45; 7, which will be an abbreviated lency diplomas happens on a lakeforest-ms.bradleyschools.org fourth, 6:45 to 7:30; and fifth, mAY day. The first full day of classes continual basis. 6:30 to 7. n May 24: Stockpiled staff development (closed for students) will be the following Monday. Pre-testing and orientation are Sixth-graders and their fami - Separate events will be n May 25: Last day of school (abbreviated day). Many county schools have available by appointment. lies will have an orientation in announced for kindergarteners. scheduled orientation events for the gym on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 6 Progress reports issued: Sept. 4, Nov. 13, Feb. 12 and April parents and students to kick off p.m. Charleston elementary School ocoee Middle School 22 the new year. Students in grades seven and Principal: To be determined Principal: Ron Spangler report cards issued: Oct. 16, Jan. 8, April 1 and May 25 8797 Hiwassee Street eight will be able to pick up their 2250 North Ocoee Street schedules at the office on Black Fox elementary School Charleston TN 37310 Cleveland TN 37311 The dismissal times for abbreviated days are 10 a.m. for ele - Wednesday, Aug. 5, between 9 Principal: Dr. Kim Fisher 423-336-2232 423-476-0630 mentary schools, 10:30 a.m. for middle schools and 11 a.m. for a.m. and 6 p.m. 3119 Varnell Road charleston.tn.bce.schoolin - ocoeemiddle.tn.bcm.schoolin - high schools. Cleveland TN 37311 sites.com sites.com 423-478-8800 Michigan avenue elementary In the event of a snow day, buses will take the following blackfox-es.bradleyschools.org Classes begin each day at 7:45 Principal: Angela Lawson Sixth-graders and their fami - route: first high school, then middle school, then elementary a.m. Bus riders dismissed at 188 Michigan Avenue School lies will have an orientation on school. Black Fox is planning its 2:40 p.m. and walkers and car Road Tuesday, Aug. 4. Students will annual Meet and Greet Day for riders at 2:45 p.m. All students Cleveland TN 37323 meet in groups that will have Friday, July 31, 4 to 6 p.m. , in must be picked up by 3 p.m. 423-478-8807 been assigned to them in letters the gym. Aug. 7 is an abbreviated Contact the school for infor - michiganavenue- sent to them by mail. day — 7:45 to 10 a.m. mation on orientations. es.bradleyschools.org The Arabians and Palominos Contact the school for school groups will meet at 5:30 p.m., 17 Broad Street supply list and more informa - Goal academy A parent orientation for those while the Chargers and Stallions tion. Principal: Kyle Page with students in first, third and will meet at 6:30 p.m. Cleveland, TN 37311 209 Sunset Drive fifth grades will take place Seventh and eighth-graders Phone: (423) 472-4776 Monday, Aug. 3. will be able to pick up their Bradley County Virtual School Cleveland TN 37312 Fax: (423) 479-8161 Principal: Rachel Wilson 423-476-0699 Orientation for those with stu - schedules at the office that 301 Keith Street, Suite 102 goal-hs.bradlyschools.org dents in kindergarten, second Tuesday between 1 and 4:30 www.customawardstn.com Cleveland TN 37311 grade and fourth grade will be p.m.