JMUES NEWS Sept 11, 2026
Together We R.O.A.R
Taking Care of Our Shared Spaces
Unfortunately, we have already experienced some vandalism in one of our boys' bathrooms early in the school year. We have addressed the issue directly with the classes who use that bathroom and are working to reinforce the importance of taking care of our shared spaces.
We ask families to have a conversation with their children about treating our school with care and respect. Please also remind students to tell an adult right away if they notice anything damaged or out of place. Working together helps us keep JMUES clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
Bus Riders Reminder
If your student takes the bus please keep in mind that we have two waves of buses. The first wave does not leave our parking lot until around 3:10 on the first few days and the second wave leaves around 3:20. If you see a bus go by your stop before or around these times it is most likely from one of the lower elementary schools, and your student is on their way! Please also keep in mind that your student's bus route may be longer than in previous years as our school may be farther away from your home.
🚗James Mastricola Upper Elementary School🚗
2026-2027 Traffic Patterns, Drop Off, and Pick Up
Student Drop-Off (8:25-8:40 a.m.):
To enhance traffic flow on the streets surrounding JMUES, families are encouraged to utilize bus transportation in the morning. Should your family choose to drive your student to school, please follow these procedures:
Morning drop off begins at 8:25 a.m. Parents/guardians are asked not to arrive before this time. There are no staff members on duty prior to 8:25 a.m.
Cars dropping off students will turn on to McElwain St. and drive to the second row of the church parking lot (see diagram on reverse side). They will then pull all the way down to School Street and stop at the beginning of the cross walk.
Cars dropping off students will turn on to McElwain St. and drive to the second row of the church parking lot. They will then pull all the way down to School Street and stop at the beginning of the cross walk. We strongly suggest that all students unload from the passenger’s side of the vehicle, and we ask that parents remain inside the vehicle while school staff assist students as-needed. Buses will pull forward to the corner of Bishop and School School Street. We will unload as many buses as safely possible when the bell rings at 8:25 AM. We ask families who are dropping students off to please allow students to exit their vehicles and move to the crosswalk at 8:25 AM, at which time a staff member will assist them as they cross School Street to enter the building.
To exit the drop-off area, cars will take a left at the cross walk onto School Street and proceed to Bishop Street where they will take a left driving toward McElwain Street.
Student Pick-Up (3:00-3:10 p.m.):
Parents/guardians are asked to park in a parking spot in the church lot and walk to the area at the end of the crosswalk on the parking lot side to meet their child.
Students being picked up, walking or riding bikes must have a parent note in the School Dismissal Manager app.
School ends at 2:55 p.m. We ask that if you plan to dismiss your child from school early, to please do so prior to 2:45 PM so that all staff can be available to perform dismissal procedures. Children with written permission to be dismissed as a walker will line up in their color team hallway to be checked off by school staff. Staff will then lead walkers to the Main Entrance doors and guide them across the crosswalk. Fifth grade walkers will be dismissed with the first wave of buses, and sixth grade walkers will be dismissed with the second wave of buses. We appreciate your support with this process as our goal is to ensure the safety of all.
