Young Elementary School

PLEASE do NOT drop off or pick up students in the front school bus loading area

NOTE:  It is a violation of state law to pass a school bus while it is loading or unloading children

Did You Know... that on any given morning or afternoon as many as 200 cars/trucks/SUVs pass through Young Elementary’s parking lot to drop off or pick up children?  The fact that so many vehicles safely and efficiently navigate the Pick-up/Drop-off area is a testament to our wonderful parents and our dedicated staff. J

As we begin a new school year we thought it might be a good time to briefly review our Car Drop-off and Car Pick-up procedures.  During arrival and dismissal please:

1. Pull your vehicle forward until the loading/unloading area is full
1. Look for signals from our staff members pulling you forward or asking you to stop
2. When all vehicles come to a stop students may safely enter/exit

1. 1. 1. Please exit your children on sidewalk side not into the traffic flow

2. When your child is safely in/out of the vehicle follow the line of cars out of the area
3. Be flexible especially on inclement weather days
   • On bitterly cold days, or when it is raining during dismissal, we will release children from the gym by calling them out a few at a time
   • Just clearly write your student’s last name and post the sign in the passenger’s side window
   • A staff member will see the name and use a radio to call your child from the warm and cozy gym

4. Thank you for delivering the most precious cargo in the world

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome back to another great year at Young. Please review the following arrival/dismissal information:

• The parking lot, in front of the school, will be blocked off beginning at 3:15 p.m.  If you have business to attend to and need to enter the building, please wait until after 3:50 p.m. or come before 3:15 p.m.  Please ensure your car is not in the front lot between 3:15 and 3:50, as it blocks bus drivers from their assigned slots. 
• The dismissal bell for all students is 3:35 p.m. 
• For Car Pick-up, please use the sign (see sample at right) in this packet

which you may put the names of the children you will be picking up.  Place the

sign in the front passenger side window so that we can see it clearly. 

• Please do not park along the circle drive and leave your vehicle unattended.  Remain in the vehicle at all times.  If you should have a question, staff is equipped with radios and can relay information to the office staff. 
• Students are to enter/exit the vehicle curb side only.  Students riding their bikes must walk them until they get past the car pick-up zone.
• Please remember that cell phone usage is prohibited in the car pick-up line.
• The front school parking lot is for school buses and daycare vans only.  Children should meet their parents for parent dismissal at car-pick-up. 

Parents are asked to fill out an arrival/dismissal form stating travel arrangements for their child both to and from school.  Your child will be classified as a walker, bus rider, daycare van, or car pick-up.  Please notify your child’s teacher in writing each time a change is made from the established pick-up routine.  If we do not hear from a parent, we will not accept a child’s word for a change in routine.  Children often get the facts or days mixed up.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.  Our rules are for the safety of your children.

Sincerely,

Adrienne Morgan

Principal, Young Elementary