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We want to provide a safe, caring and secure environment for our students, staff and guests. These guidelines will help ensure safety for everyone. As indicated in our PTO Parent-Student Safety Contracts, we expect parents and students to:
- not double-park
- only cross the street at the cross walks
- drive within the posted speed limits
- never cross the street between buses/cars
- always obey the crossing guards
- park only in the assigned areas for designated time limits
- set up a "safe route" to walk to school
- plan a family meeting place away from busy corners and congestion
As listed above, it is expected that children will cross only at corners and that parents will model this behavior. This is especially important at dismissal time when there is a considerable amount of congestion. Please do not drop off students on the north side of the Berkeley/Belle intersection; there is not a crossing guard at that corner and it is not a safe place to cross.
Crossing guards are posted at corners close to school to help your child safely across the streets. Crossing guards are not on duty during the lunch periods in January and February. Crossing guards are assigned to the following intersections:
- Santa Monica and Belle Santa Monica and Silver Spring
- Santa Monica and Day Lake Drive and Silver Spring
- Santa Monica and Lake View Lake Drive and Day
There is no student supervision on the playground before or after school for grades 1 through 5. We ask that students arrive at school not more than 5-10 minutes before the first bell at 8:05 a.m. Supervision is provided for kindergarten students for five minutes before the start of school.
Parking
The parking lot located at the north end of Richards School is for staff use only. No student pedestrian traffic is permitted in the parking lot. Please do not block driveway to parking area and do not drop off students in the driveway as this creates a safety hazard.
Parents are encouraged to identify a meeting spot with their child that is located one or two blocks from school or to organize car pools to alleviate congestion in the school area.
Buses have priority for drop-offs and pick-ups on Santa Monica Blvd. Please obey posted signs, as this area is monitored closely by the Whitefish Bay Police. Buses for handicapped students also use a designated parking area on Belle Ave.
Bicycles/Scooters/Skateboards/in-line Skates
Students are expected to walk their bikes on playgrounds and sidewalk areas near school. Bikes should be secured with locks at the bike racks at the south end of the building. Use of bike helmets is encouraged. Scooters must be locked at the bike racks and cannot be brought into school. Skateboards and in-line skates are not allowed on school grounds.
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