Playground + Arrival/Dismissal Reminder

Posted April 15, 2025

Dear Families,

DPS playground maintenance department informed us that there is extensive work to be done on the playground; more thorough cleaning, removing, and replacing the wood chips. Unfortunately, these repairs will take at least 30 days. We will use the field and blacktop during recess unless the maintenance crews are present during the school day. In that case, students will have inside recess. 
Because of this, as of today, 4/10, the playground gates will be locked, and there will be no access to the back of the school (Glencoe side). In addition, bike racks will be moved tomorrow morning to the front (Grape St.) side of the building by the main entrance. Students should not leave bikes overnight today or risk the locks being cut.
To avoid excessive communication regarding drop off and pick up locations, we will maintain this alternate dismissal schedule in case the maintenance crews are on the premises at 3:00 PM until further notice. These precautions are being taken for the safety of our students because the playground is currently a contaminated area and an active construction site. 

Arrival
All students K-5 can enter the building through Door 2 and the main entrance door located on the front side of the building. 

  • Ms. Emily and Mr. Eric’s class can still enter through door 2.
  • Ms. Reagan’s half-day classes (AM and PM) should enter through door 2.

Dismissal

  • P.M. ECE Class – Please come to door 2 to sign your student out with Ms. Reagan.
  • Both Kinder Classes, 1st and 2nd Grades – Teachers will exit out of the main front doors and will line up on the grass with their classes.
  • 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades – Will be released at door 10, by the staff parking lot on Glencoe and 11th.
  • We will work with older siblings to meet younger siblings at their classroom pick-up location. 
  • Please remember we do have an active bus zone in the front of the school on Grape St. This is a no-stopping/parking zone.

Thank you for your patience as we continue to work on cleaning and repairing the playground!