Utah Jazz power forward Derrick Favors had no trouble making sure motorists saw his bright red flag as he escorted students across the street near Spring Lane Elementary (it’s pretty easy when you’re 6’10”).

Favors joined with Jazz head coach Quin Snyder, the Jazz Bear, Bumble from the Salt Lake Bees, and a few Jazz Dancers in welcoming students and parents to the first day of the 2014-2015 school year.

Coach Snyder and the Jazz Bear rode along in buses picking up pupils en route to the school, where they were greeted by hundreds of excited students.

Thanks to the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake Bees for helping to create a fantastic start to the school year.