Dear Family,

As we begin the countdown to summer, many of us have developed a serious case of CAR LINE FATIGUE. But we must find a way to re-energize ourselves! Car line is an important service that keeps our school safe and makes it easier for you to drop-off and pick-up your child. It's a strictly volunteer operation and we need YOUR help.

Not enough people are signing up for shifts when it is their classroom's turn to run car line. Julie Kennedy has worked tirelessly to coordinate volunteers but often ends up manning it with just one other person. We need three or four people per shift. If you notice car line is under-staffed and can spare a few minutes to help, please do so! Thank you to all the parents already doing this or volunteering for car line even though they don't use it. And please check the revised schedule for the rest of the year in this Pony and lend a hand when it's your classroom's turn!

You can also help keep car line running smoothly by following these guidelines:

• Pick up K-3 students in the back parking lot car line.
• Pick up 4-5 students in the front circle.
• If you're picking up multiple kids, go to the designated area for the youngest child. 
• Remind your child to go DIRECTLY to car-line and wait on the bench.
• Make sure your child is ready to exit your car with his backpack/supplies. Do not get out of the car to help him!
• Be on time!
• If you see dangerous driving, please report it to the MV Police department here.

You may also notice we have new parking signs in the drop-off/pick-up areas. Please DO NOT park in these areas between 8:30-9 a.m. and 1:15-3:30 p.m. As the signs indicate, the police CAN ticket you even though our school is private property!

As we approach the end of the school year, I also need to remind everyone NOT to request a specific teacher for your child next year. We have a great school and wonderful teachers! Our staff spends many hours matching students and teachers based on learning styles and personalities. Please read the Do Not Request Teacher Letter.pdf for more information.

Finally, I want to congratulate Ronnie and Amelia Sharpe for winning the Whole Foods Birthday Earth Day Contest and $1,000 for our garden! See the article in this Pony for more details.

Best Regards,

Lisa Zimmer

Posted by Dorothy Odonnell on May 9