Dear Families and School Community,
The safety of our students and families is our highest priority. To improve traffic flow on Greystone Drive and ensure a safe, organized arrival and dismissal process each day, we are updating our parking and traffic protocols for the Rockford Drive loop area, effective immediately.
Please carefully review the following guidelines:
Morning Arrival & Drop-Off Protocols
Kinder Loop Closed to Vehicles
: The loop near the kindergarten playground is no longer available for vehicle drop-off. Families who drive to school must park on the street and walk their students to the appropriate entrance.
Please Do Not Enter the Loop:
Even when cones or barriers are not in place, the loop should not be used for vehicle drop-off. For example, on Thursdays, the loop may be temporarily accessible to accommodate recycling pickup. Please do not interpret the absence of cones as an indication that the loop is open for vehicle traffic.
Accessible Parking:
Accessible parking is available in the Greystone loop for families who need to use designated accessible parking spaces.
Kindergarten & Sibling Entry
: Kindergarten students will continue entering directly through the kindergarten playground gate.
Campus Gate of Rockford:
The small gate connecting the kindergarten playground to the main campus will remain locked and is reserved for authorized personnel only.
Afternoon Dismissal & Pick-Up Protocols
Rockford Drive Loop Closure:
To protect students and families walking through the dismissal area, the Rockford Drive loop will remain closed to vehicle traffic until all first-grade classes have been safely escorted from the playground to the main pick-up area.
Late Pick-Up:
Students who have not been picked up by 2:40 p.m. will be brought to the main office. At that time, the exit gate will be locked.
Exit Lane:
For the safety of our students and staff, please never drive up the exit lane into the parking loop.
Please Keep Staff Vehicles Accessible: During arrival and dismissal, please ensure that all staff parking spaces, driveways, and vehicle access points remain clear. Blocking staff vehicles or parking in a manner that prevents vehicles from entering or exiting is not permitted.
We understand that changes to arrival and dismissal routines may require some adjustment, and we greatly appreciate your patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we implement these procedures. These changes are intended to create a safer environment for everyone on campus.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these procedures, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping us keep our students safe each day.
Sincerely,
Michael Flosi
Principal,
John Muir Elementary