Winter+Weather

**Winter Weather Pick-up/Drop-off Changes**
Winter is upon us, and we are experiencing record amounts of snow. Our building engineers are diligently keeping our walkways as clear as possible. However, we are unable to have our play yard fully plowed and will not use the play yard until it is deemed to be safe for students, staff, and parents.

For that reason, all students in grades K-4 are being dismissed from the front entrance of the school each day. Students will remain inside the lobby until parents arrive. PLEASE BE HERE PROMPTLY AT 3:24 P.M. SO THAT WE CAN HAVE A SMOOOTH DISMISSAL. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THAT VISITORS TO THE SCHOOL NOT PARK IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL ON THE SCHOOL SIDE OF THE STREET. WHEN DROPPING OF YOUR CHILDREN IN THE MORNING, PLEASE LET THEM WALK TO THE ENTRANCE UNESCORTED WHENEVER POSSIBLE. OFFICER PARKER WILL REMAIN IN THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILDREN SAFELY ENTER THE SCHOOL BUILDING. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS THAT CARS ARE BLOCKING THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC ALONG SALAIGNAC STREET BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL. BUSES AND OTHER DRIVERS CANNOT TRAVEL SAFELY THROUGH THE STREETS ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL WHEN CARS ARE ILLEGALLY PARKED. PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO THOSE IN OUR SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOOD.

Students in grades 5-8 will be dismissed from the bus doors, located near the bus loop on Righter Street. We are deploying all available personnel to monitor the students to be sure everyone remains safe.