Arrival, Dismissal, Bussing

Arrival

1. Students arrive via bus, foot or car.  All kindergarten students are walked to the fenced pavement.

2. Duty teachers begin at 8:55 a.m.  There is no supervision if you drop your child off before this.  You will need to stay with your child until staff is present.

3. Bussers are not let off the bus until a staff member is present.  There are extra staff present to assist with this, especially in the Fall to help new students.

4. YMCA students are supervised by the YMCA until school staff arrives.

5. Arrive dressed for outside weather. Outdoor learning is often at the beginning of the day.

6. There will be a Kiss and Ride available. Students must be able to quickly exit the car/truck on their own. This is for older students. 

7. Walkers/non bussers: Come through the gate closest to the pavillion (rink) behind the Community centre.

Dismissal

1. School is finished at 3:30 pm.  Kindergarten students are escorted to buses at 3:25 and loaded by their educators.  

2. If your child is a walker they are dismissed (to parent/guardian) at the gate nearest to the pavilion and supervised until pick up.

3. Communication about change of dismissal is very important.  Last minute changes are discouraged, however, when unforeseen circumstances arise please call the office immediately.  

4. YMCA children are escorted to the YMCA.

5. If you are late to pick up your child they will be sent to the office to be supervised until you arrive.

Bussing

1. Students may be given a seat by a seating plan.

2. Buses have a number and colour.  Kindergarten students are given bus tags to match their bus with their drop off location.  Please check this carefully and let your educators/office know if there is an issue.

3. You must be present to receive your child off the bus.  If you are not there when your child's bus arrives, your child will be brought back to the school and you will need to drive to the school to get him/her.

Parking

1. Parking is limited at Minesing.  However it was expanded in the summer of 2023 and we now have parking off Huron Street and Ronald Road.

2. The largest lot is located off of Ronald Road.  Please do not park in the bussing areas.  

3. Parking at the front of the school is limited.  It is a fire zone.  Do not park and leave your car in front of the mural.

Tip: If you need to leave right away do not park in large parking lot by Ronald Road as you may not leave until all buses are gone.