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MARKHAM'S GO ZONE
MEMO
To: All drivers who drop off or pick up Markham students
From: Mr. Freil
Re: GO ZONE PROCEDURES
Included with this memo are some remembers about the procedures for the Markham Go Zone. Maintaining a safe traffic flow is vital to our students’ safety when coming to and from school. Please review these procedures so you can do your part in helping us keep a well run “Markham Go Zone.”
MARKHAM’S GO ZONE
1. The GO ZONES are for drop-off and pick-up of students. Vehicles are only allowed to be stopped in the GO ZONE to drop-off or pick-up children.
The 5 minutes mentioned in the sign above is intended to be used only after you have seen your child waiting for you, so that the child can safely enter the vehicle and fasten their seat belt.
2. The GO ZONE areas are located directly in front of Markham on Crescent Drive and the lower indented area on Beadling below the ball field.
The Go Zones are in effect from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on school days.
3. For drop-off, you should enter the GO ZONES on Crescent or Beadling and move your vehicle to the farthest available spot. Allow your child to exit the vehicle on the side of the sidewalk. Children are not allowed to exit the vehicle on the side of the street. Parents are not allowed to exit the vehicles in the GO ZONES. Unattended vehicles will be ticketed.
4. For pick up, you should only enter the GO ZONE on Crescent Drive when you see your child. If your child is not waiting for you in the GO ZONE, you must drive around the block. Upon entering the GO ZONE area on Crescent Drive, vehicles should move forward to the farthest available spot before stopping to pick-up students.
5. There is no parking permitted on Crescent Drive directly in front of the school. You are not allowed to stop in front of the school to wait for your child if they are not in the GO ZONE.
6. Students must use the crosswalk to cross the street. It is unsafe for children to cross in the middle of Crescent Drive
Markham’s Top Ten Reasons to use the GO ZONE
10. Because it’s easier and safer.
9. To set a good example for your kids because they have to do it too.
8. Have your kids appreciate you more by making them wait!
7. Siblings get more one on one time together.
6. Your children get a valuable lesson in waiting and patience and let’s be honest, they can always use that!
5. Your kids get more time to socialize with each other while waiting for you.
4. You’ll make Mr. Freil sad if you don’t...
3. No matter what the age, think how cute they’ll all look lined up on the sidewalk…
2. To save time because who among us doesn’t need just a few more minutes before the after school craziness starts?
And the number ONE reason to use Markham’s GO ZONE is:
It’s a lot easier than explaining to the police officer why you are stopped in front of the school and holding up traffic.
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