Maple Lawn Elementary – Afternoon Dismissal Guidelines

Families, thank you for your cooperation in keeping dismissal safe and orderly. Please review these reminders carefully:

• Dismissal time: 3:20 PM – 3:40 PM.

  • After 3:40 PM, any students not yet picked up will be taken to the main office. Parents will need to park in the front, go inside, and sign out their child.

• Dismissal locations:

  • PK – 2nd grade: Front of the school, curbside on Inwood Rd. (same area as the buses).

  • 3rd – 5th grade: Back of the school, curbside on Carlson Dr.

• Multiple children: If you are picking up siblings from different grade levels, please send a written note to the teachers specifying your preferred pick-up location. Students will then be sent to that designated area.

• Afternoon programs: If your child participates in an after-school program, please notify their teacher in writing. Our programs are:

  • Boys and Girls Club

  • I Have a Dream

  • After-School Tutoring

• Buses: Parents must provide a written note with:

  • Confirmation that their child is a bus rider.

  • The specific bus route number and stop.

  • Any special instructions if the child will sometimes ride the bus and sometimes be picked up by car.

• Car line rules (front and back):

  • Use curbside only. Do not park and get down.

  • Pull forward, let your child enter safely, and continue driving.

  • Do not block or park next to buses.

  • Drive slowly, avoid distractions, and watch for students and staff.

• Safety reminders:

  • Always follow staff directions.

  • Use crosswalks when walking.

  • Be respectful of all families, staff, and transportation rules.

Your cooperation ensures dismissal is safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone. Thank you for working with us to protect all students.