Spring is in the air!

Dear Kerby Families and Friends,

Lately, many of my parent conversations at the end of the day revolve around traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up times. The reality is that we live busy lives. Just 20 minutes a day in our pick-up/drop off area increases our stress level, which unfortunately could result in an unsafe situation for our students. A few suggestions to alleviate congestion would be car pooling, walking/riding bikes to school (hopefully the weather is starting to change), driving to a designated spot in the neighborhood then park and walk to school from there, etc. There are many ways to alleviate congestion however, we still need to practice safe driving no matter the amount of cars arriving and departing from Kerby. On the rare occasion that you need to accompany your child into school, please park on Beaupre (north of Kerby), on Kerby (West of Beaupre), or on Kerby (east of the driveway). Students continue to hold signs on Kerby and Beaupre reminding us to “follow the rules”.

Recently, I came across a letter that was sent out last year regarding our drop-off/pick-up areas and believe that it truly puts things into perspective. It stated the following:

Today. 99.9% of our children were dropped-off and picked-up without the possibility of a potentially
serious incident.

Today, 99.9% of our drivers did not park and leave their vehicles in the No Parking Areas.

Today, 99.9% of our students were not dangerously dropped-off or picked-up in the designated areas.

Today, 99.9% of our drivers were outstandingly kind, understanding, and very courteous to one another.

Fortunately, there will be plenty of tomorrows. If we remember to follow the system and exercise our greatest care, we can earn the remaining tenth of a percent.

I believe this to be true, if we continue to practice patience during drop-off/pick-up and be Respectful,
Responsible, and Safe, we all will have a better experience.


Have a GREAT week!

Maureen G. Bur