Arrival and Dismissal
Bicycles
It is requested that each parent discuss the following bicycle rules with your rider:
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Parents assume FULL responsibility and liability for the rider’s conduct and bicycle.
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Bicycles are allowed for students in grades 3-6 only.
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All bicycles MUST be parked in the bike rack and LOCKED. Students may not share a bicycle lock—only one bicycle per lock!
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Helmets MUST be worn by all students riding to and from school.
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All bicycles must be walked on school grounds.
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Children should never ride two on one bicycle.
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Bicycles must be in safe working condition.
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Students are not to loiter in or around the bike rack area at any time.
Walking To and From School
Parents are urged to discuss safety rules and the responsibilities of good citizenship with their children in regard to walking to and from school. The City of Irvine provides crossing guards at Thunder Run/West Yale Loop, Blue Lake South/West Yale Loop, and Early Morn/Blue Lake South. These points should be stressed:
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Come directly to school from home.
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Walk on the sidewalk and inside the crosswalks.
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Cross streets only at the corners and crosswalks and with the crossing guard who is on duty before and after school. Jaywalking is a citable offense by the Irvine Police Department.
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Go directly home after school.
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Do not talk to strangers.
Driving and Parking
If you drive to school, we ask that you be aware of the safety of children when driving in the vicinity of the school.
Due to the limited number of parking spaces, the parking lot is reserved for staff only. To ensure the safety of our students, parents are not permitted to drive nor are parents and students allowed to walk through the parking lot at any time.
Parking is permitted along the west side of Blue Lake South between the posted signs. A loading zone is between and on either side of the school driveways; please pull all the way forward. Parking is not permitted in this zone. Do not leave your car in this area even if it is only for a few minutes. Drop off children next to the curb; do not double park or block the road. U-turns are illegal on Blue Lake South.
Student Pick-up Locations
We have designated four pick-up locations for those families meeting their children at dismissal. In order to alleviate congestion on campus and to keep our students, staff, and parents safe, we ask that you wait at one of four designated pick-up areas. Students are not to be picked up at their classroom’s door. Kindergarten students are released by their teacher at location #1. The locations are:
1. On the grass area between Rainbow Rising and the Kindergarten play structure. Note that siblings are not permitted to play on the play structures/grounds during school hours.
2. At the gated entrance to school grounds on Blue Lake South near the community pool and crosswalk.
3. On the grass area on the east side of the campus near the path that connects Meadow Park and South Lake Middle School.
4. On the sidewalk near the bike racks.