When there is lightening and thunder in the area (yes that means rain may not be present), we are not allowed to release kids out into that weather without a parent/guardian. We also cannot send our staff out to crossing guard duty at that time as that is unsafe for them as well. Car rider is easy because we place the student into the car. However we do have a large walker/biker group and we recognize that some of our families prefer to still pick up walker/biker during these times. Therefore we will respect your family decision during these events. Here is what we will do to create more options for our families in the afternoons:
- KG/1st Supervised Walkers and Big Kid Walkers who come pick up KG/1st sibling: They will be able to continue to be a walker but they are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian at the KG/1st walker doors to allow us to release them to you. Once we release them to you, it is your parent decision to walk out in the weather. If you do not like this option, you can call the front office to make a transportation change for your children.
- 2nd-5th Walkers (Big Kids): They will be able to continue to be walkers but they are REQUIRED to have a parent/guardian there to allow us to release them to you. Once we release them to you, it is your parent decision to walk out in the weather. This dismissal will occur by the exit doors closest to the garden or as we call it 2nd Grade Neighborhood Exit. If you do not like this option, you will need to call in a transportation change for your children.
Please call the front office at (512) 570-7000 by 1 pm to make transportation changes for your children.
As a reminder, these adjustments also impact morning arrival – if there is lightening and thunder in the area in the mornings, our crossing guards will not be outside. Car rider drop off is a great option on those days. Please plan accordingly!