School staff outline arrival and dismissal procedures, emphasize valet rules and pedestrian safety

A school staff member told Delaware families the campus will open doors at 8 a.m. for all students and that a free breakfast will be available in the Guerrero Multipurpose Center; kindergarten parents should use the kindergarten gate beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The announcement said kindergarten students will be picked up at the same gate, with parents walking up to meet children. The staff member identified a separate entrance, Lobby 19, as the entry point for first- through fifth-grade students who are not receiving breakfast and said the valet drop-off and pickup operate near that lobby.

The staff member described rules for the valet lane: families using valet must remain in their cars, pull forward as far as possible before unloading, and have students ready to exit; the valet lane is limited to the right lane and the left lane is not open to valet traffic. Students using Lobby 19 will enter through the blue doors, the staff member said.

Students leaving on foot or not using valet will exit through a gate by the lunch benches; families should meet students there and move away promptly to keep traffic flowing. The staff member said the parking lot adjacent to the campus is reserved for staff and for families who drop off early or late for before- and after-school care, and asked families not to use that lot for regular arrival or dismissal traffic.

The speaker identified a crossing area called the Walker Gate and noted a crossing guard, "Miss Catherine," is available to help families cross at the marked crosswalk. Families were asked to respect neighbors when parking on Hendry Avenue and nearby streets and to avoid blocking driveways or pedestrian walkways.

The staff member closed by urging patience, careful driving, and following staff directions to help maintain a safe dismissal for students and the surrounding neighborhood.