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This means your students EARNED a Rancho Way sticker by following the Rancho Way and being noticed by a staff member. All day long people get to congratulate them for following the Rancho Way!
A Positive Paw is highly sought after! It shows that you have done something "above and beyond" for our school or following "The Rancho Way." If you earn one, a copy gets sent home for families to celebrate and another copy goes into our weekly drawing to earn rewards. It may be a special prize or a fun experience at school. There is one winner per week and it is announced during our Wednesday announcements.
At Rancho our ultimate goal is to keep parents, students and staff safe. By following these “Do’s” and “Don'ts" we can make pick up and drop off times safer and more efficient for all parties involved.
IMPORTANT! Who can enter the small drop off loop near the office and kindergarten gates? This drop off location is ONLY for students with special needs that get picked up by buses and educational rideshare services that work with our district. These vehicles MUST have a permit to enter. There are also a few handicapped spots available that some students need for pick up. Please do not use this area during pick up or drop off if you are not a permit holder.
Morning Drop Off Do’s
Do use only lane 1 for valet drop off. Lane 2 is only for through traffic and access to parking.
Do pull up to the valet section just past the main crosswalk in front of the main gate to exit.
Do arrive early a bit early to avoid congestion and traffic.
Do utilize the area's side streets (Roma, Tanager, Arlington) and walk into campus. This will help with congestion and make it easier to leave after drop off.
Do use available non-staff parking and walk up.
Morning Drop Off Don’ts
Don’t let students out in red zones or on the DRIVERS SIDE (exit at valet area only)
Don’t pull into the office/special education drop off loop unless you have permit
Don’t park in the valet line and walk students to class- this creates traffic jams and slows the process for all parties.
Don’t park or drop off students in the east (smaller) parking lot. Teachers and staff need to be able to access staff parking.
Don’t park in fire lanes, or striped sections next to handicapped spaces.
Don’t park in handicapped stalls unless you have a legal placard.
At Rancho we are kind, respectful, responsible and safe
Please follow directions of staff at all times
At Rancho our ultimate goal is to keep parents, students and staff safe. By following these “Do’s” and “Don'ts" we can make pick up and drop off times safer and more efficient for all parties involved.
IMPORTANT! Who can enter the small drop off loop near the office and kindergarten gates? This drop off location is ONLY for students with special needs that get picked up by buses and educational rideshare services that work with our district. These vehicles MUST have a permit to enter. There are also a few handicapped spots available that some students need for pick up. Please do not use this area during pick up or drop off if you are not a permit holder.
Afternoon Drop Off Do’s
Do speak with students about your pick up plan.
Do use ONLY Lane 1 for pick up. Student’s should load from the passenger side only! Lane 2 is only for through traffic and access to parking.
Do utilize side streets to park and walk in.
Do allow space for buses/special education rideshare workers to enter the lot by the front office.
Do show up early to find non-staff parking spaces.
Do be aware that ALL students get out at 1:30pm on Wednesday creating even heavier congestion.
Do utilize the area's side streets- Tanager Street has an entrance/exit as an alternative.
Do be prepared to ask to dive around the circle again if your child is not there and your vehicle is holding up the line.
Afternoon Pick Up Don’ts
Don’t pick up students 1. 1n red zones 2. On Driver’s side 3. Or Lane 2
Don’t pull into the office/special education drop off loop unless you have permit
Don’t park in the valet line and walk inside the school- this creates traffic jams and slows the process for all parties.
Don’t use the east (smaller) parking lot as another valet line. It is not a pick up area. If you find a non staff parking place you may park and walk in to pick up.
Don’t park in fire lanes, or striped sections next to handicapped spaces.
Don’t park in handicapped stalls unless you have a legal placard.
At Rancho we are kind, respectful, responsible and safe
Please follow directions of staff at all times