🚸 Markham, Ontario School Zone Safety

The Calvert Crossing Guard

Vehicles, remain stopped until the crossing guard is 100% off the road!

Helping kids, parents, and drivers learn safer crosswalk habits near Townson and Village Gate.

The Calvert Crossing Guard smiling and holding a stop sign

Videos

Safety Reminders

1Crosswalks

Walk across the crosswalk, stay alert, and wait until the crossing guard says it is safe.

2Drivers

Stop fully and remain stopped until the crossing guard and everyone crossing are safely clear.

3School Zones

Slow down, avoid distractions, and watch for children near sidewalks, parked cars, and intersections.

4Bikes & Scooters

Follow local rules and walk bikes across the crosswalk when required for safety.

Printable Activities

For Parents

How to help keep school zones safer

Children can be unpredictable. A few extra seconds of patience can prevent a serious incident near a school crossing.

  • Leave extra time during drop-off and pick-up.
  • Never block the crosswalk.
  • Watch for children between parked cars.
  • Model safe crossing behaviour for kids.
School zone safety information for parents

About Jessica

Jessica as The Calvert Crossing Guard

I’m a stay-at-home mom first to a wonderful boy, and I have a wonderful supportive husband. I’ve been a crossing guard since December 2022.

I help keep families safe near Townson and Village Gate in Markham, Ontario, and I create safety education for kids, parents, and drivers.

Mission: educate children and parents about school zone safety to help make crosswalks safer for everyone.

Contact

🌐 www.TheCalvertCrossingGuard.ca
✉️ TheCalvertCrossingGuard@gmail.com