Carline Procedure

Carline Procedures

Due to a Metro bus driver shortage, we are down 2 buses from previous years. Because of this, the carline is longer than usual. Please help us to move things along more efficiently by following these guidelines. If you don't drop off or pick your child up personally, please share our procedures with whoever is in the carline for your family. Carline Instructions graphic

Arrival Reminders

Morning care and breakfast starts at 7:30
Students drop off starts at 7:45

Cell phones are prohibited during arrival. This is a law in addition to being unsafe for our children.

  • Please form 2 lines—Follow the left lane to exit towards Hillsboro & the right lane to exit toward Estes.
  • Children may exit the car once one whistle blast is heard. Teachers and assistants will be in the front lot area to assist all of our students into the building.
  •  Follow the whistle commands for unloading
  • 1 long whistle- It is safe for student(s) to unload
  • 3 short whistles – do not unload, cars will be moving!
  • Please keep the handicapped access ramp on the right-hand side clear at all times.
  • Students will enter the school by themselves.
  • No parking on the grass. Please do not leave your car abandoned for any amount of time. This blocks an entire lane of parents attempting to drop of their children.
  • Do not drop off or park in the bus drop off/pick up area (located on Wallace near Hobbs). This area is reserved for buses only.
  • We need to be good neighbors to our adjacent side streets. Do not park there when visiting Julia Green. Be especially aware of the portion of Wallace Road that is adjacent to Julia Green as the road narrows. Julia Green cars parked on this street create a traffic hazard.

Dismissal Reminders

Cell phones are prohibited during dismissal. This is a law in addition to being unsafe for our children. Please do not bring your pets on the porch during dismissal.

  • Form 2 lines. Both lanes will only be allowed to exit going straight onto Wallace or by turning right toward Estes.
  • Keep moving car forward until you are within the grassy half-circle in front of the entrance. Pull your car as far forward as you can. However, do leave a space to leave the handicapped ramp accessible.
  • When you are within the half-circle, turn your car off and stay in your vehicle. This is not an appropriate time for conversations with your child’s teacher or other school personnel.
  • Teachers on duty will check each car to make sure that the child is in the car and ready to depart. Please give the teacher a thumbs-up when prompted.
  • Once all cars are loaded, you will hear 3 whistle blasts. The outside lane (furthest from the school) will exit first with the option of going straight onto Wallace or turning right on Hobbs toward Estes. Once the far lane has exited, the inside lane will have the same travel options.
  • Walkers and bicycle riders will be dismissed after the 1st set of cars. All walkers should truly be walkers. Please do not park on side streets and ask your child to “walk” to your car.
  • Please be sure that your child knows his/her transportation home. If there is a change in the plan, please send email to teacher. If your child is going home with a friend or having a friend over, those students will need to be picked up in the car line by a parent or guardian.

These steps will be repeated until all the car riders have been picked up. If you arrive later, you will have to go into the office to sign out your student(s).

Early Dismissal or Changes in Dismissal

Due to traffic concerns no students will be allowed to sign out early after 2:00. A parent or an adult with written permission from the parent must sign out students.

Bus Etiquette

Riding a MNPS school bus is a privilege. Safety for all is the primary concern. Any incidents or concerns should be reported to the principal. Julia Green abides by all MNPS bus rules. Please refer to the handbook for details.

Forgotten items/Celebrations

  •  If your student forgets an item, please drop it off in the front office for the child to receive.
  • Birthday Parties Reference MNPS policy # IM 4.146 Appendix A
    Birthday parties are not allowed during school hours. If parents wish, they may send in a healthy snack (see policy at www.mnps.org) to be eaten during a time specified by your child's teacher. Cupcakes/cookies/cakes/ice cream are not permitted. Birthday party invitations may not be given out at school, unless invitations are brought for every child in the classroom.

Lunch Reminders for Parents that are Visiting

  • No outside food is allowed in the building.
  • Lunch visitor days are Mon, Wed, and Thurs.
  • Visitors will eat lunch outside with student.

Playground Rules

  • Safety for all is the primary concern. Please use the equipment properly and safely.
  • Never touch others when their feet are off the ground.
  • No tag or chasing on the equipment.
  • Slide Etiquette; Climb up the ladder, slide down the board on your bottom, feet first.
  • Swing Etiquette; One child per swing, no standing, twisting or swinging side to side. NEVER jump from a moving swing.
  • Never jump off any equipment.
  • No sitting or standing on the picnic tables.
  • Stay clear of no zones.