School Hours, Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Our school hours for Weiss Elementary are from 8:48 AM to 3:43 PM and the half-day time will be from 8:48am to 12:05pm. Students are allowed to begin entering the school at 8:38 AM. It's important to note that students should not enter the building before 8:38 AM to ensure the safety of the parking lot and the availability of staff supervision.
Upon arrival at the Weiss campus, families are requested to use the drive-up loop in front of the building. Parents are to remain in their vehicles while students exit. Students can enter the building through the main hallway entrance at 8:38 or by way of their respective classroom exterior doors starting at 8:43 AM .
If you arrive after the designated drop-off time, please direct your child to the main office. You'll know to guide your child through the main doors if there are no staff members outside and the classroom exterior doors are closed. This helps maintain the flow of morning routines within the classrooms.
When using the drop-off loop, we kindly ask that you pull as far forward as possible. Typically, at least three staff members will be outside, guiding cars to utilize as much sidewalk space as possible. This approach ensures an efficient and secure drop-off process for everyone involved. When you reach the sidewalk, please remain in your vehicle while ensuring your child exits promptly.
We understand that there might be occasions when family members need to step out of the vehicle to assist their child for various reasons. In such cases, families are welcome to park in our parking lot, use the designated crosswalk near the main entrance, and accompany their children to the classroom's exterior door. If you choose this option, please remain in the drop-off line until you can safely turn left into the parking lot. Do not attempt to bypass the cars in the drop-off line, as this could pose a hazard to oncoming traffic. Your cooperation is essential in maintaining a smooth and secure morning routine.
Dismissal
At the end of the school day, students will exit from the same door they used at arrival.
To ensure the safety of our students and the surrounding community, here are a few important safety guidelines to follow during dismissal:
• When leaving our school parking lot, please make sure to stop at the STOP sign at the end of our Weiss drive before turning onto Reaume. This is especially important when families that live on Reaume are driving past our drive and other families are pulling out.
•Please do not block driveways on Reaume Street while waiting for the car line to move.
• Please stay in our dismissal line at all times and do not pass any cars in the line until you can safely turn into the main parking. This is for the safety of all families and helps to prevent dangerous situations.
• To ensure the safety of our students, we ask that students exit and enter through the passenger side door when using our drop-off loop.
• If you are parking and walking up to the building to get your child, please arrive in our parking lot by 3:30 to avoid being in the car line. Additionally, please make sure to use the crosswalk going to and from the building and parking lot. Walking in between cars in our car line creates safety concerns and inhibits the smooth flow of traffic.
•Our dismissal times are as follows: K/1 students start at 3:38, while 2nd-5th graders begin at 3:43. If you have multiple children within the school, they will be dismissed according to the oldest child's dismissal time. For families with 2nd-5th graders, we kindly ask that you avoid joining the drop-off line before 3:43. Should you need to pick up your 2nd-5th grader earlier on a specific day, please utilize the parking lot and come into the office. Furthermore, it's essential to contact the office by 3:00 pm to ensure proper communication of this change with the classroom teacher. We feel confident that we can have all our students safely in their vehicle by 3:53. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and will help for a smoother dismissal process for everyone.
• As we continue to familiarize ourselves with all our wonderful families, we kindly request that you place a sign featuring your child's name, their teacher's name, and grade level on the passenger side window. This simple step will greatly assist us in promptly identifying families during dismissal. As we navigate the beginning of a new year, we understand that there may be some initial hiccups in these procedures and timeframes. However, by collaborating together, I am confident that we will refine this into a secure and highly efficient process. Your support is greatly appreciated on this journey!
We appreciate your cooperation in following these guidelines to ensure the safety of our school community and the local community. Thank you for your continued support!