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Arrival & Dismissal
Important Things to Note
The school day starts at 7:30am (the late bell is 7:45am) and ends at 3:10pm.
Parents are not allowed inside the building for arrival and dismissal.
Please set expectations with your child that they will be greeted by teachers and staff who will help direct them to and from their classroom!
Do not park in the parking lot, as it intended for teachers and staff. Please note that there are limited parking spots available in the parking lot for persons with disabilities.
Arrival & Dismissal Map
Arrival Guidelines
CAR RIDERS - Dropped off in the bus loop - Please make sure your student is ready to go with all their materials so we can move the line efficiently - We ask that you take a left turn out of the bus loop onto Brentwood if possible
WALKERS & BIKERS (Arroyo Seco) - The middle gate on Arroyo Seco will no longer be used - We will use the far corner gate on Arroyo Seco (please see the map) closer to the park - Students and adults must WALK their bike to the bike racks
WALKERS & BIKERS (Yates) - There will be no parking allowed (except those with handicap placards needing handicap spots) in the parking lot during arrival/dismissal - The only cars that should be in the parking lot are staff cars which will have a staff placard on the dashboard - Please use the sidewalks and NOT the parking lot to walk through to the front doors - Students and adults must WALK their bike to the bike racks
BUS RIDERS - Buses will pull into the front parking lot and dropoff students at the front doors
ADDITIONAL - Please know that staff will be available to support and assist in all areas during arrival/dismissal to ensure student safety! - There will be designated hug zones so students can give hugs before starting their day!
Dismissal Guidelines
CAR RIDERS - Picked up in the bus loop - Please stay in your car and we will help ensure your child gets to you safely and quickly! - We ask that you take a left turn out of the bus loop onto Brentwood if possible
WALKERS & BIKERS (Arroyo Seco) - The middle gate on Arroyo Seco will no longer be used - We will use the far corner gate on Arroyo Seco (please see the map) closer to the park - Students must walk their bikes until they reach the gate
WALKERS & BIKERS (Yates) - There will be no parking allowed (except for those with handicap placards needing handicap spots) in the parking lot during arrival/dismissal - The only cars that should be in the parking lot are staff cars which will have a staff placard on the dashboard - Please use the sidewalks and NOT the parking lot to pick up students - Students must walk their bikes until they are past the end of the school building
BUS RIDERS - Buses will pull into the front parking lot and pickup students from the front of the school
ADDITIONAL - Please know that staff will be available to support and assist in all areas during arrival/dismissal to ensure student safety! - Please be patient as we navigate new systems for safety - If you are signing a student early, you must have ID and go to the front office
Other Reminders
For the safety of all, parents and students need to cross at the designated crosswalk. Do not cross through any traffic. Watch for cars and walk in all areas. There is a lot of traffic and many pedestrians moving around at dismissal. For everyone’s safety, please have your full attention on getting your children to their car safely.
When dismissal plans change, send a note to teacher in the morning with the new information or call the office prior to 2pm. After 2pm, changes in transportation are not guaranteed to be communicated.
Remember that there is a $200 fine for talking or texting while driving in a school zone. Our front circle drive and side parking lot is part of the school zone beginning at 3pm.
DO NOT PASS any school bus that has flashing lights and the stop sign displayed. Buses have cameras that will send you an automatic ticket for passing a school bus.
We kindly request that you leave all dogs at home when dropping off or picking students up on foot. While your dog may be the nicest dog around, unexpected reactions from children, adults, and pets may occur.
