Arrival / Dismissal

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. 
• 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.