From the Assistant Principal: Safe Arrival/Campus Safety

9/19/2025 6:52 am

Dallin families,

 

It’s been a great few weeks of school and now that we’re developing some routines, I want you to be aware of some important safety procedures so everyone can move around our campus easily and safely.

 

We love when children ride their bikes to school! There is a bike rack behind Dallin for them to use. Please remind your child to ride on the sidewalks and NOT in the staff parking lot before, during, or after school. Kids are zooming around corners and into the parking lot at times when there could be cars entering/exiting the back lot.

 

We also ask that during arrival and dismissal, pedestrians use the sidewalks in the back lot as well.

 

Car Drop Off

 

Mornings can be rough with families trying to get children to school quickly. If you are driving, there is one safe drop off location that also supports a smooth traffic pattern. It is the Florence Field side of Florence Avenue. We have an adult and students who are there to help traffic move safely and quickly. 

 

Here’s what to do:

  • Park in the neighborhood if you need to get out of your car. 
  • Approaching the drop off line, pull up as far as you can in the lane.
  • An adult/student will open the passenger side door and help your child exit the car. If you have a Kindergartener, a student can walk them to the Kindergarten doors.
  • Pull away and take a left on Renfrew or Waverly. 

 

That’s it! 


Here’s a map that outlines the areas around Dallin.

 

Traffic Pattern and Parking Plan for Dallin


  1. Florence Avenue between Renfrew and George Streets is restricted to school buses for one block during school arrival (7:40-8:10) and dismissal (2:15-2:45) and 12:45-1:15 on Wednesdays.
  2. The student drop-off area is on the west side of Florence Avenue extending from Waverly to Renfrew Street. There are traffic bollards there to designate the area. If you drive your student/s to school, use this drop-off zone and then make a left turn onto Waverly or Renfrew Streets. George Street is a fire lane and NOT a drop-off zone.
  3. George Street is one-way from Florence Avenue to Rhinecliff Street; there is a “No Left Turn” sign at the exit of the staff parking lot.
  4. The back parking lot is for staff only. Do not park in that lot during school hours or at arrival/dismissal.
  5. There are parking spaces in the neighborhood to use if you need to get out of the car with your child. Parking in or near crosswalks makes it very difficult to see children and impedes traffic flow. 

 

Thank you for helping us keep students and adults safe while they’re on campus. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for improvement.

 

Best,

 

Sam