Transportation

Pick-up and Drop-off Locations

In an effort to keep our students safe, we are asking that families please drop off and pick up students in front of the school at the street curb.  Do not use the horseshoe or stop in the middle of the street to drop students off. Please follow the traffic patterns, entering and exiting and picking up or dropping off students where teachers are supervising.  If parking is necessary, please park only in the designated area and accompany students to and from vehicles. Use crosswalks. Do not park in front of our neighbors’ driveways.  
Creating a safe environment for all students is a high priority.  We ask your help by adhering to the following:

• Only approved day-care vans are to load and unload in the driveway (horseshoe) of the parking lot on the NORTH side of the building.  During drop off and pick up times, cars will NOT be allowed in the lot.
• Traffic at the school is heavy.  Please arrange a pick-up spot with your child on the west side of the school (43rd Avenue) or other, less busy site.
• Students must walk on the sidewalks and crosswalks, NOT through the parking lot!

Parking Permit Applications will be available in the office. Applications will be approved by the principal. A new parking permit will be needed every year. 
For persons who walk students to and from school, we are requesting that they prearrange a meeting location with other siblings outside the building.  Siblings should determine a meeting place outside on school grounds to meet after school. 
Whether walking or being picked up, all students and adults must use the crosswalks to cross the streets around Shawsheen.   Please instruct your child to look each way before crossing the street intersection. This policy is in place to protect the safety of your child/children.
Children should get off of their bicycle or scooter and walk once they reach school property.  Bicycles and scooters must be securely locked in the bicycle racks during the day. Roller-skates, roller blades, Heely wheels, skateboards, & scooters are not to be used on the school campus. Motorized scooters are not allowed on school property. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Bus Schedule

Shawsheen has a bus stop at 2 locations. To verify if your child is eligible for bus transportation to Shawsheen call (970) 348-6800.
Northview Subdivision
30th Ave. (between 3rd Street Rd and 4th Street)
Schedule Times:(to be communicated via transportation email)
Franklin Park
31st Ave. (between 6th St. & 5th St.)
Schedule Times:(to be communicated via transportation email)

Students at School Before and After Hours

Students will not be allowed on the playground before school. 
Staff supervision begins at 7:30am (8:30am on Mondays) in the classroom.  We ask you to avoid having your children arrive at school before 7:30am (8:30am on Mondays). Students enter the building at their designated door. See map above.
Students are asked to exit the building through the designated exit door after the bell rings at 2:50 p.m. Monday - Friday.  We are asking that students leave the grounds immediately, as adult supervision ends at 3:10 p.m. Students are not allowed to play on the playground equipment after school unless supervised by an adult. 
We provide after-school supervision at dismissal until 3:10 p.m. This does not include the playground area. Please pick up your child by 3:10 p.m. If you cannot pick them up by this time please arrange for daycare. 
Students may not use school phones to make after school arrangements. Please have a plan on how your child will be getting home each day. 
We know last minute emergencies come up and messages may need to be delivered to your child at the end of the day regarding pick up. Please limit these to emergencies only. Messages received after 2:40 pm may not be delivered.

Before/After School Daycare

If our school hours don’t coincide with your hours, ABC Daycare works with Shawsheen before and after school. They offer great daycare at a nominal price. You may reach them by calling 970-352-2222. The Boy’s and Girl’s Club also offers daycare services. You may reach them by calling 970-353-5190.