Dear Parents,
 
 The morning drop off of the children at the front of the school on Bellmore Street, must be a safe time in our school day. I ask that you adhere to the following procedure, which has been in effect since March 2009, when dropping the children off in the morning:

Beginning at 7:55am (after the buses have arrived and dropped off the bus children), please drive down to the schoolyard gate/driveway and "DROP" off your child or children, and then "GO."  This way several cars can "DROP and GO" simultaneously, the traffic will move quickly and smoothly, and the children can enter the building and school yard safely.  All children must exit the cars at the curb side.  If your child needs assistance exiting the car, you must park elsewhere.

As a reminder, the following is not permitted:

• Drivers/adults exiting the vehicle
• Students exiting vehicles in the middle of the street
• Parking in the cross walk (many children walk to school, this causes an unnecessary hazard).

Please watch this helpful Drop & Go video
published by another school. 
 Please watch it and abide by the practical procedures.
 Thank you!

As you know, those who drop off the children are not permitted to park in front of OLV during school hours - both by the school and the town.  Access to the school from the Rectory driveway to the driveway at 24 Bellmore Street (the "blue house") - must always remain clear for buses and emergency vehicles.

If you would prefer to walk your child into the school yard or you need to come into the building, please feel free to do this as well.  In this case, however, you must park your car elsewhere. 

School representatives will be curbside to remind you and keep the flow of traffic moving. I know that you agree that we must all work together to ensure the safety of all of our children. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this important matter.

Sincerely,

Mr. Ryan Fedak