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St. Mary's Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures For Safety and Efficiency
Observe the procedures below. Keep the safety of our children foremost in your mind. Be cautious and courteous.

 You must follow our drop-off and pick-up procedures for school. The lives of your children depend on it. Please read this message very carefully; review it with other people who may help transport your children to and from school (grandparents, spouses, and neighbors).  Violators will be spoken to. The West Chicago Police Department will become involved if need be. Please do not be rude to our crossing guards. They are protecting your children. When dropping off or picking up children on Garden Street, adhere to the following: All cars must enter Garden Street from the north end of Garden St. by York Street. Cars may park along the west side of Garden Street or enter the gravel lot. Do not block any driveways.

Gravel Parking Lot Procedures

When dropping off or picking up children in the gravel parking area, please adhere to the following procedures:

To enter the gravel lot, all cars must enter the northernmost  driveway. To exit the gravel lot, all cars must exit the southernmost driveway. When exiting, all cars must turn right onto Garden Street and drive south to Washington Street. This keeps the crosswalk open.

If the lot is full and the curbside parking is full, wait patiently in line on Garden or York Streets. Do not expect your child to run to the car to get in. This encourages you to get out of the car line and begin to go around other cars. This creates a double  lane and creates a dangerous environment for everyone.

Oakwood Procedures

When dropping off or picking up children on Oakwood, please adhere to the following procedures:

All cars must enter Oakwood from the north, approaching from York or Ingalton. Cars may pick-up or drop-off children using the west curb side of Oakwood only. Exit heading south on Oakwood to Washington. Or, use the Church parking lot to park and walk to get your child. Do not pull into the parking lot that is next to the Early Childhood Building. This is reserved. Do not block driveway between the Parish Center and the Early Childhood Building.

Crossing guards are necessary to ensure safe crossing for your children. Perhaps you are a parent who has more time in the morning or one who waits for your children at 3:00. Could you give the crossing guard volunteer position 10 minutes of your time? You will reap the benefits...safe and healthy children. And remember to give them respect.

Crossing guards are necessary on Garden Street at 8:00-8:15 and 2:50-3:05. Please sign up on the PTO volunteer sheet now for a day of the week and indicate morning or afternoon.

Bus and Fire Lanes

Bus Lanes/Fire Lanes are in the front of the Church on Oakwood and in front of the Early Childhood Building. Using these lanes may result in a ticket from the West Chicago Police Department.

Bus Lanes/Fire Lanes in front of the school are also posted. Cars may not park in them at any time. Buses do use our bus lane daily and at different times. Use the gravel lot to park or the curb on the west side of Garden Street. We must all cooperate to offer a safe street for children and drivers.