GCES Dismissal Process

Back To School NightSeptember 27, 2012

New GCES Dismissal Process

Issues with Current Dismissal ProceduresStudent Safety

Traffic Congestion

Enhanced Dismissal Procedures willEnsure safety for all studentsAlleviate traffic congestion for a smoother dismissal

Important ChangesParents will receive several signs (if you have more than one car or adult who picks up your child) with their childs name and grade level on them. Parents will display the sign in the front window of their car. GCES staff members will read the sign, find the correct student, and deliver them to the correct car/adult. Child/Children Name/s

Grade Level

Signs willBe color coded by primary (K-2), intermediate (3-5) or multi-student if more than 1 student in a family attends GCES.

Students will stand in a designated spot in these groupings to avoid confusion and delay in the dismissal process.K-2 area3-5 areaSibling area Staff Members will. Be at the end of our property line with a walkie talkie. Look at the sign in each vehicle and alert the staff members with the students by walkie talkie which students family members are getting ready to enter the car loop. Staff members with students will locate the correct student/s and look for their vehicle.A staff member will open the vehicle door, help the student/s inside the vehicle and shut the door. Parents can help with dismissal byPulling up as close as possible to the curb (this helps keep students safe)Letting a GCES staff member open your door and put your child/children in the vehicleIf you want to get out of your car (even briefly) to get your child please park in the parking lot and then walk up to the area where the child/children are waitingMaking sure your sign is displayed clearly in your window (several signs will be given for multi-car situations)If you forget your signYou will be kindly asked to park your car, walk into the front office and show identification to ensure the safety of the students.

This will be the rule even if weve known your family for years to ensure that there is consistency with the process of keeping all students safe at all times When will these changes occur?Monday, October 29th will be the first day for the new dismissal process.The first week students will be let out a couple of minutes prior to the bell to help them (you and our GCES staff too!) get used to the new procedures. EVERY parent will receive these signs in their childs Friday folder on Thursday, Oct. 18th. (no school on Friday, 10/19)At GCES Safety For All Students Is # 1Thank you in advance for your help with following new car pool regulations to help us ensure that all students are safe.

Thank you in advance for your patience the first week of our new dismissal system while we work out the kinks and get things running smoothly!

With parents, staff, and students working together our new dismissal process will be safe and efficient! Remember Students Can Also.Walk to school in groups or with designated adults

Ride the bus (you can meet them at the bus stop!)

Thanks!!!Dawn Pettit (Kindergarten Teacher) was instrumental in coming up with this plan to help the GCES dismissal process be as safe as possible.

Questions or Suggestions ? Please contact Gillian Spivey (Assistant Principal) 410-880-5900gillian_spivey@hcpss.org