Arrival & Dismissal

Each morning, many students are dropped off at school by their parent or guardian. With over 650 students, Pioneer is one of the largest elementary schools in the district. This means we have a high number of people walking on campus or driving through the parking lot in a short period of time.

To ensure school safety, only students and staff are allowed on the playground and in the gym during arrival and dismissal.

It is very important that we all follow the student arrival and dismissal safety rules. Our goal is to have a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process for all students. Arrival and Dismissal will be slow during the first few weeks while everyone learns the procedures. However, we know this will improve in a few days! We ask for your patience with the staff and each other as we get back into school routines.

Please review the arrival and dismissal procedures below.

This parking lot is located off M St. SE & 22nd St. SE.

* Parking is only reserved for ECEAP, ECE, TK, Kindergarten, Office Visitors and Pioneer Staff only. See the picture to know where these groups can park.

* Parents of 1st-5th grade students must drive through the vehicle loop during arrival and dismissal. There is not enough space to accommodate all parent vehicles.

ECE, TK and Kindergarten will not have school the first few days so there will be less cars in the parking lot. However, 1st-5th grade families MUST use the vehicle loop for drop off and pick up.

The North Parking Lot is the only location where students can be dropped off and picked up in a vehicle.

• *** Do not park on M St. SE or K St. SE, and do not drop off or pick up students from these two areas. ***
• Parking in these areas creates unsafe situations for students, families and community members. These areas are designated as "no parking zones" by the City of Auburn.

The North Parking Lot is the only location where parents can drop off or pick up their child on foot. (see arrival and dismissal sections for details)

This parking lot is located off M St. SE & 24th St. SE.

This lot is designated as bus and staff parking only. With limited access for SLC.

Disabled parking spots are labeled in the north lot. Please only use these spots if you have a WA State approved disabled placard/sign for your vehicle.

Monday Schedule:

Student Arrival: 9:30am

School Starts: 9:45am

School Ends: 3:15pm

Tuesday-Friday Schedule:

Student Arrival: 8:30am

School Starts: 8:45am

School Ends: 3:15pm

Do not arrive on campus or in the North Parking Lot until 8:30am. Arriving too early creates traffic jams in our parking lot and in the neighborhood.

ECEAP families and students are allowed on campus between 8:15-8:30am because their program has an earlier start time. All other students and families must not arrive until 8:30am. If you arrive early, staff will ask you to drive around the neighborhood and return at 8:30am.

* Reminder: To ensure school safety, only students and staff are allowed on the playground and in the gym during arrival and dismissal.

Arrival Plans by Grade Level:

ECEAP

• Park in north lot and meet teacher at north gate. Staff will supervise students. ECEAP families should leave by 8:30am so TK-5th grade families can begin driving through the parking lot.

• Park in north lot and meet teacher at front door of school. Staff will supervise students.

• Park in north lot and walk student to the north gym door. Drop off student at the door. Students will sit in class lines in the gym and be supervised by staff.
• Kindergarten students in Ms. Roble's K/1 class will be dropped off by their parents at the North gate where staff will supervise them.

1st-5th Grades

• Drive through the north lot loop, and drop students off at the designated zones.
• Adults stay in vehicles. Follow the vehicle line, and do not cut around cars or park in the emergency lane. Pull all the way forward. Look for the sandwich boards and Pioneer staff.
• Students will exit the vehicle from the right side (curb side).
• Or... Walk with students and drop them off at the north gate
• Students will enter the playground, pick up their breakfast and stand in class lines on the playground. Staff will supervise.

Bus Students

• Students will exit the bus and walk to their designated class lines (1st-5th grade on the playground, Kindergarten in the gym)

Late Arrivals

• Students arriving after 8:45am must enter through the front office.

Dismissal Times by Grade Level

* If you have two or more children at Pioneer, look at the dismissal schedule and arrive at the latest time that applies to your children.

Example: If you have a 4th grade student and a 1st grade student, arrive at 3:15pm.

Arriving earlier than your designated time creates significant congestion in the parking lot.

• ECEAP - 2:45-2:55pm
• TK - 3:05pm
  
• 5th Grade - 3:07pm
• 4th Grade - 3:09pm
• ECE (Afternoon class) - 3:09pm. ECE (Morning class) - 11:25am.
• 3rd Grade - 3:11pm
• 2nd Grade - 3:13pm
• 1st Grade - 3:15pm
• Kindergarten - 3:15pm

Parking

Please remember:

• Parking is only for ECEAP, ECE, TK, Kindergarten, Office Visitors and Pioneer Staff.
• 1st-5th grade families must drive through the vehicle loop.

Student Walkers

• Teachers in 1st-5th grades will walk students out of the north gate and will line up (by grade level) along the north playground fence
• Parents/guardians who will pick up their child to walk home will stand behind the tree line and remain on the sidewalk
• The teacher will high five, or nod to, the parent and will release the student
• If your child has permission to walk home without an adult, please email your child's teacher

Student Vehicle Riders

• Teachers in 1st-5th grades will walk students out of the north gate, and will line up (by grade level) on the grass in front of the gym
• Parents will drive through the loop, pulling all the way forward and into a loading zone (green, red, blue)
• A staff member will help load your child into your vehicle (using the right side - curbside of the vehicle)

Change in Plans

If your student is a bus rider and you plan to pick them up instead, please call the office (253-931-4986) by 2:00pm.

Dismissal Plan for Your Child -- all families!

• Scan the QR code on your phone, and fill out 1 form for each child you have at Pioneer.
• It is very important that we know the dismissal plan for each student. Thank you for filling this form out!

Find your bus by clicking here: https://versatransweb07.tylertech.com/auburn/elinkrp/Login.aspx

User Name: Guest

Password: Guest

1st-5th grade students may ride a bike or scooter to school under the following conditions:

• The school is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged bikes or scooters

• Students must wear a helmet
  
• Students must be able to lock up their bike or scooter to the bike stands, located on the playground
• Students must walk (and not ride their bike or scooter) while on campus

Students & families are not allowed to bring the following items on campus:

• Motorized/battery operated scooters, bikes and quads
• Hoverboards
• Skateboards
• Roller skates/blades

Website: www.auburn.wednet.edu/pioneer

Location: 2301 M St SE, Auburn, WA 98002, USA
Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday

Phone: 253-931-4986
Facebook: facebook.com/asdpioneer

• Principal: Paul McKenzie - “Mr. Mac” pmckenzie@auburn.wednet.edu
• Assistant Principal: Corrine Craven ccraven@auburn.wednet.edu
• Office Manager: Karin Ode kode@auburn.wednet.edu
• Office Assistant: DesMarie Wilson dwilson@auburn.wednet.edu
• Office Assistant: Kimberly Tenorio ktenorio@auburn.wednet.edu

• Family Engagement Liaison: Nolan Moyer nmoyer@auburn.wednet.edu