Traffic Safety

A quick update about traffic safety:

As we navigate the construction across the street from our school, along with our usual busy times of the day, which are drop off and pickup, please be mindful of other cars and students moving around on the road, in the parking lot and in our bus loops. In order to help everyone through these busy times safely and efficiently, we ask that everyone continue to follow a few simple traffic rules around our school:

1. We have ‘no parking’ zones along Stephen Leacock Drive that run from just before the fire hydrant above our parking lot to our crosswalk and bus loop entrance, and then again from just in front of the school drop off area to just past the school property line. These areas are typically blocked off by cones, but we ask that you respect those no parking zones at all times. These areas of no parking are designated as they lead up to our crosswalks and it gives drivers clear sight lines that allow them enough time to stop safely at each crossing. Student safety is a priority for us and we appreciate your help out there.
2. There is also a ‘no stopping’ rule in both of our bus loops. A number of people will say ‘I’m not stopping’ or that they are there ‘just for a minute’. If you have to stop longer than the time it takes your child to get in or out of the vehicle, we ask that you do another loop to allow those behind you to get through. If your child needs your help to get in or out of your vehicle, we ask that you find a parking space in the lot. If your child is not there ready for you at pickup, please circle around to allow others to get through and out as well.
3. The busses can slow us down as they take a bit longer to load or off-load, but they usually come a bit before or after the bell to avoid backing things up in our bus loops. Thank you for allowing them a bit of extra grace as they safely pickup or deliver our students.

We appreciate your continued support in this and your kindness in dealing with all of our community safety needs.