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IMPORTANT! Arrival and dismissal procedures for 2013-2014 -- Scroll down this page

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES FOR PEEBLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

2013-2014

·         You MAY use the circle drive in front of the school to drop off their child. That area will be used exclusively for Parents who are dropping off their child or picking them up in the evening between the hours of 7:30AM to 8:00AM and from approximately 2:45PM on.

·         Visitor parking is very limited and is located in the front of the school. Parking by the basketball courts is for BUSES ONLY during school hours and parking on the left side of the building is for staff and delivery trucks ONLY. We strongly suggest that parents who wish to pick up their child use one of the many bus stops in town to do so. They are located at the old school (Simmons Ave.); Old Gordley Gas Station (SR 41); The Bus Garage;  the old Malcolm car dealership (Rarden Rd and Castle Ave.); In front of the Old IGA (now the Grandview Outlet).

·         NEW: Due to the lack of parking spaces at dismissal, we will be holding pick-ups until the buses leave from the elementary. This will be approximately 2:45. We do not want our elementary students walking in this traffic. If you come in and sign your child out early, be aware that they will be counted as tardy if signed out before dismissal. Three tardies count as ½ day absent according to state guidelines and early sign outs to beat traffic will be unexcused.

MORNING ARRIVAL
 

• Bus students arrive between 7:25-7:50AM each day. Bus students that arrive prior to 7:45AM should go to the cafetorium/ multi purpose gym (connected to the cafetorium) for breakfast. Bus students need to enter through the door in front of the cafetorium and walk immediately to the cafetorium if they arrive before 7:45AM. Students arriving after 7:45 should go to breakfast or their room, and not be lingering in the hallways.
• Parent drop-offs are not to arrive before 7:45 AM as there is not adequate adult supervision. Students who arrive before 7:45 AM will need to go the cafetorium and wait there.
• On-site supervision is NOT available until 7:25 AM each day. The doors will be set on a lock system so there will be no way for your child to enter the building. This will not be safe, especially on cold days.

SIGN OUT PROCEDURES / EVENING DISMISSAL

• Parent pick-ups and walkers will be dismissed at approximately 2:45 PM each day. These students are to exit through the main front doors of the building and go immediately to the parent's car. Students are not to loiter, play on the playground, wait for friends, etc.
• Bus students will be dismissed as soon as the buses arrive (approximately 2:35PM.)
• Bus students will exit through the door of the main building (where the cafetorium is) , and go immediately to their bus.  Teachers are to walk students to their buses.
• Students who use the sidewalks to walk home, will be dismissed at approximately 2:30 to avoid buses leaving and traffic.
• Parents of grades K-6 children are not permitted to wait in the foyer / hall areas. Parents must wait on students outside, in front of the main entrance. if you need to sign out your child, you will need TO ENTER THE FRONT OFFICE AND HAVE YOUR CHILD CALLED DOWN. The office has a small waiting room with a few chairs; you will be required to wait in this area only. You may not wait by your child's classroom or in the hallways. Parents / Guardians are NOT permitted in the building without signing in and obtaining a visitors pass. 
• At the end of the school day, students are expected to go home IMMEDIATELY. Supervision is NOT provided on the school playgrounds after school. Students are NOT permitted to stay after school with siblings or friends for any activity other than their own. Any child staying after school for valid reasons ( practice, tutoring, etc.) MUST have a dated note signed by the parent / guardian that specifies the reason for staying and the time that the student will be staying.

Our goal is to keep your child safe, and still make it as convenient as possible for you to pick-up or drop-off your child.  If you have any questions, please be sure to call us at 587-2611.  Thanks again for your help and support in keeping our children safe.

 Sincerely,