Dear Parents,
There has been a bit of confusion about drop-off and pick-up. The purpose of this post is to make sure we are communicating effectively to ensure the safety of the children and the effectiveness of the drop-off/pick-up system. If someone other than yourself is picking up or dropping off students please make a copy of this, or explain to them in detail how this all works. I know this can be frustrating, and it feels like you are stuck in the depths of eternal torment, (Believe me I’ve done it!), but your patience is appreciated.
A.M. Drop-off and Pick-up
Drop-off is done between 8:15 and 8:30 along with the whole school. The first driver pulls all the way to the south end of the drop-off lane. This allows all of the cars behind to unload at the same time making it possible for the next set of cars to line up in front of the school. If your child needs assistance unbuckling from the car, we ask that you do not use the drop-off lane and instead park in the parking lot or after next week, at the North Shore Parking lot. You may then exit your vehicle and assist your child in unbuckling, then use the crosswalk. This first week Ms.Martha and I have been waiting for the students and bringing them to class. When the time comes that the children feel confident in walking to class on their own, I will greet them at the classroom doors inside the school. Please note that your child needs to be in the school by 8:30 if you arrive after 8:35 you will need to walk your child inside and sign them in. Do not drop them off and drive away if you do not see staff outside assisting students.
Pick-up on regular schedule days is done at 11:30 and 10:30 on half days. The children are gathered together at the main office doors and we ask that the first driver pulls all the way up to the south end of the building. We will then fill the cars with students. We also ask that parents who are not using the pick-up/drop-off lane use the crosswalks and encourage your children to use the crosswalks. Do not call to your child from the parking lot and allow them to run across to you. You will need to walk across the cross walk to get them. If you are late your student will be inside the school at the main office waiting for you.
P.M. Drop-off and Pick-up
Your students will be allowed into the school at 12:00, 11:00 on half days. This is so that the teachers are given a lunch break between classes. It would be helpful if you arrive a few minutes early and make sure your child is in the building before you leave. Do not drive away if your child is not inside the school staff will not be outside at this time. If you arrive later than 12:05 you will need to walk your child into the building and sign them in.
Pick-up is done between 3:00 and 3:20 and 1:00 and 1:20 on half days, along with the whole school. The Early Childhood Students will be waiting at the south end of the school with their teachers. The first driver pulls all the way to the south end of the pick-up lane. This allows all of the cars behind to load at the same time making it possible for the next set of cars to line up in front of the school. If your child needs assistance buckling into the car, we ask that you do not use the pick-up lane and instead park in the parking lot or after next week, at the North Shore Parking lot. You may then exit your vehicle, use the crosswalk to pick up your child and buckle them in at your own pace. For safety reasons Early Childhood classes are the first to be excused and we are positioned outside minutes before 3:00. If you are later than 3:20 your child will be inside the school at the main office waiting for you.
Thank you!
Ms. Jen & Ms. Martha