Arrival and Dismissal

Sousa Elementary School Arrival and Dismissal Plan

(Due to individual bus schedules, the actual time of arrival and departure may vary)

 

Most Sousa students will arrive to school by bus. They will unload in the front circle. This area is closed to parent vehicles between 8:00 and 9:15 a.m., as well as from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

 

Children being dropped off by car may arrive at school anytime between 8:20 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. at the playground entrance. Students will be supervised by paraprofessionals on the rear playground until the start of school. Any student who wishes to purchase breakfast may do so at this time in the cafeteria.

 

Arrival Time: Between 8:20 a.m. and 8:40 a.m.

Academic Day: Begins promptly at 8:45 am

Dismissal Time: Begins at 2:50 pm

 

Arrival (Drop-off)-

• Location: Parking lot adjacent to the playground
• Time: 8:20 am – 8:40 am (Gates close at 8:40 am)
• Process:
• Enter the parking lot from Sands Point Road.
• There are TWO lanes that can be used when arriving at the playground parking lot. The student drop off lane is the lane to the right closest to the curb. 
• Pull as far up into this lane as possible upon arrival.
• Our security aide will be present to help ensure the safety of our students and families.
• Completely stop your vehicle.
• Allow the student(s) to exit the car independently on the passenger side onto the sidewalk.
• The student(s) will then have the choice to either play outside or purchase breakfast.
• Once your child is safely out of the vehicle, merge carefully into the middle lane which is used for parking and turning around farther down.
• In inclement weather, your children will go indoors to pre-assigned spaces until class begins at 8:45 am.
• Paraprofessionals will be present at the playground, cafeteria and pre-assigned spaces to help support the student(s)

 

• Please do not exit the car in the drop off area.
• If you feel you need to help your child to the entrance for any reason, park in an allocated parking space past the building and drop off zone and walk them to the fence entrance.

 

Arrival (Bus)-

• Students will arrive beginning at approximately 8:25 am.
• Students will exit the bus, enter the main lobby and have the choice to play outside or eat breakfast.
• In inclement weather, your children will go to pre-assigned large spaces until class begins at 8:45 am.
• Paraprofessionals will be present to help support the student(s)

 

Dismissal

• Complete the Sousa Dismissal Form (e-mailed) and return it to the Main Office via email at [email protected]
• If the dismissal form is not completed your child will be placed on their assigned school bus.

 

(Pick-Up)

• The dismissal pick-up process will begin at 2:50 pm
• All students who are being picked up by car will report to the gymnasium to wait for their parent's arrival. 
• Parents must park their vehicle and walk to the playground doors to sign out their children at the dismissal table in the presence of one of the school employees. 
• You may only sign out your own children or those of other parents who have given written permission to do so.
• Once your child has been signed out, a paraprofessional will call for your child to be dismissed to you. 

 

(Bus)

• Students will begin the bus dismissal process at 2:55 pm.
• When their bus is called by the main office, students will walk from their classroom to their bus.
• There will be paraprofessionals and teachers present to support the students.
• Students will enter the bus and follow the directions of the driver .

Early Pick-Up by Parent

• Early dismissals are highly discouraged due to the impact on your child’s access to the curriculum.
• If you need to pick up your child up from school prior to our regular dismissal time, an email must be sent no later than 11:00 am to [email protected]
• In the event of an emergency after 11:00 am, a call must be placed to the Main Office at 516-767-5352.
• If an early dismissal MUST occur, park your vehicle in the lot near the playground and walk to the front entrance of the school.
• Students must be signed into/ out of school by an adult. 
• A valid license/ photo identification card is required to pick a student up from the building. 
• Dismissals occurring after 2:30 p.m. must follow the regular dismissal procedure.