We are blessed to serve both preschool and elementary families and we do "share" our campus as one Grace family. With this in mind, please be respectful during the hours when the big grass area is being used for elementary students. Signs are posted to notify parents - so please look for them near the perimeter. Elementary uses the large grassy area for daily lunch recess (11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.), P.E. (various days/times), and after school enrichment classes (2:30 - 4:00 p.m.).
We also have had recent reports from staff members and school parents reporting younger children left unattended in cars. Even though the weather is cooler, and even if you are leaving them for a "short moment," or because they are sleeping, for whatever reason - it is AGAINST THE LAW. For the health and safety of your child, choose to be inconvenienced and grab your child to go with you.
Thank you from the School Office
How to be vigilant in keeping our children, campus & parking lot safe :
SUPERVISION
When your child is not in the care of a teacher - you are responsible for their behavior and safety. They should be in view at all times and within a reasonable distance so that you can get to them quickly.
Children should not be allowed to play on the big grassy area when it is in use.
Children should not be distracting or trying to engage children who are on the "other side" of the playground fence. Please respect their school time.
Stay off your cell phone upon entering the school campus so that you can be attentive to your child(ren) and surroundings.
Children must be accompanied by an adult when entering the education building before and after school. This includes using the restroom or drinking fountains.
Remind children to be respectful of private property: school and church grounds, flowerbeds and plants, vehicles, etc.
PARKING LOT
Children should never exit a vehicle and run through parking stalls to the entrance of school.
No parking or unloading allowed along the red curbs.
Look for open stalls instead of stopping traffic to wait for a close spot.
Remember Kaitlyn's Law - no children (or pets) should be left unattended in a parked car. If you see someone do this, please notify the office asap!
Elementary students may be dropped off to school as early as 8:00 a.m. with no additional charge. We encourage elementary families to use Express Drop-Off to help with traffic congestion. If you choose not to use Express Drop-Off, park your car and escort your child into school. Use the additional upper parking lot driveway to enter the campus or exit. Follow the directional flow of traffic in the parking lot as outlined on the Parking Lot Diagram.
Do not rely on back-up sensors or cameras when driving in reverse.
