Most Irvine schools, including Westpark, were initially designed for families to walk to school, not drive. Therefore the parking lot was not initially designed to handle the large amount of traffic that we see every day. Add to that the fact that the parking area at the end of the lot (next to the park and tennis courts) doesn't belong to the school, it belongs to the city, means that we have a large amount of traffic congestion especially at drop off and pick up time. In order to better manage the flow of traffic and keep the lot safe for our students, Westpark is implementing changes to our parking lot starting tomorrow.
From Mrs. Simmons:
Beginning on September 2, 2013 cars parked in the far end of the parking lot will not be allowed to exit that area until after 8:25 AM and 2:50 PM to prevent cars from backing up into the flow of the Drop-Off/Pick Up traffic. If you are in need of special arrangements to park, please let us know so we can assist you.
When you do use the Drop-Off Valet/Pick-Up, please consider having your child exit and enter from the rear passenger (right-side) of the car. The Valets are available to assist younger students with their things.
Please remember that there are no left-hand turns into the Westpark Parking lot from 7:30-8:30 AM and 1:00-3:00 PM. Between the hours 7:45-8:25 AM the only cars in the parking lot are those that are using the Valet drop-off. In the afternoon from 2:20-2:50 PM (Except Wed 1:00-1:35 PM), only cars that are picking up children in the Pick-Up Zone are allowed in the parking lot.
Please remember there is a stop sign before you exit the parking lot. If you are unclear about the parking lot’s flow of traffic you may have a Valet Parent Volunteer or a Teacher approach you. They are there to help teach the rules of the parking lot. We all set the examples of AIR behavior J
Our parking lot is monitored by the Irvine Police Department and tickets are issued for traffic violations.
Thank you very much to Grade 6 Valets, Grade 6 Teachers and the Parent Volunteers who organize this program!
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