ST. THOMAS MORE

STUDENT ARRIVAL PROCEDURES FOR CAR RIDERS

SEPTEMBER PROCEDURE DURING CONSTRUCTION

General Notes:

  • These procedures are for the safety of all students.
  • Always proceed at a slow pace and in single file order.
  • Follow the directions from the parking lot attendants/volunteers.

Morning Drop-off – South Parking Lot Only– Starting with Kids Time at 7AM

1. Cars can enter from 34th Street (stoplight) or Calumet Avenue by the bell tower and go around to the parish office and quickly let their child out of the car when they are in front of the parish office doors. Drivers may NOT get out of their vehicle. Vehicles will return to exit at the stoplight.

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2. Drivers may enter from Calumet at the bell tower and use the circular drive at the front of the church for a quick return to Calumet Avenue heading northbound. IF YOU ARE GOING NORTH ON CALUMET THIS IS THE FASTEST ROUTE

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3. Cars can enter from 34th Street (stoplight) and park in the area near the parish office and walk their child to the school entrance. Only utilize the new handicapped parking spaces if you are authorized.

ST. THOMAS MORE

STUDENT DISMISSAL PROCEDURES FOR CAR RIDERS

General Notes:

  • These procedures are for the safety of all students.
  • Always proceed at a slow pace and in single file order.
  • Follow the directions from the parking lot attendants/volunteers.
  • Anyone parking in Munster Park must come onto STM property to pick up their children.
  • Everyone must follow the traffic light as they exit off of 34th street onto Calumet Avenue. USE BOTH LANES TO EXIT.
  • Please refrain from using your cell phone from once the children are out of the building.
  • No one may leave until all children are in their cars. You will be given a signal to start exiting
  • If you arrive later than 3 o’clock, there is always a lane open to our lot from Calumet Avenue. Please pull in and wait until all the cars have left the lot before approaching the church sidewalk to get your child.
  • Children whose parents don’t arrive in time are taken back into the school and can be picked up at Kids Time. The Kids Time door is the door located to the right of the School Office entrance at the back.

Afternoon Pick-up – South Parking Lot Only

Cars enter the STM parking lot from Calumet Avenue.

A. If you will be exiting eastbound (right) onto Ridge Road, line up in the parking area between Munster Park and STM Church, facing away from Calumet Avenue. After all children are in their cars, you will be directed by the parking lot attendant down the driveway at the back of the building. Left turns are not allowed.

B. If you will be exiting north or southbound onto Calumet Avenue, line up facing south in lines parallel to Calumet Avenue with lines beginning closest to Munster Park. All other Calumet Avenue exits will be closed.