Greenvale Arrival/Dismissal Information

School Day

The first day of school is Wednesday, September 2. This is a full day of school. Supervision on the blacktop begins at 8am. New this year, our school day officially begins at 8:10am and students will enter the building from the blacktop at that time. The school day ends at 3pm. 

Based on feedback from families, Greenvale will be piloting an early drop off and pick up for the first month of school. In an effort to provide families who periodically need additional time at the start and end of the school day to drop off or pick up their child from school, parents/guardians will now be able to drop their children off at school up to 25 minutes before the bell rings and pick up their students 25 minutes after the end of the day school bell rings. We will monitor how many families require this assistance throughout the month of September to determine if we will continue the extended hours for the remainder of the year.

Early drop off begins at 7:45am and extends to 3:25pm in the afternoon. The circle in front of Greenvale will be opened for this drop off at 7:45am and closed promptly at 8am to accomodate busses. During early and late pick up, students will be supervised on the blacktop. Parents/guardians who require more than 25 minutes at the start or end of day or require daily childcare, are encouraged to utilize Right at School childcare.

Please note that all school doors are locked. Students, parents, and visitors must enter and exit from the main door and sign in/out with front desk security at all times. Photo ID is required to enter the building.

Arrival

We want to share important information regarding morning arrival.

We are excited to share that there will be two morning drop-off locations: Gabriel Rescigno Drive and the Maple Street Rear Parking Lot.

To help reduce traffic congestion, please use the location that best aligns with the direction from which you are traveling. Those traveling from the east or north side of Greenvale (including neighborhoods behind the Vernon Hills Shopping Center) should use Gabriel Rescigno Drive. Those traveling from the south or west side of Greenvale (including Green Knolls, Garth Road) should use the Maple Street Rear Parking Lot.

Greenvale staff will be stationed at both locations each morning to assist students and direct them safely to the blacktop.

Please note, there is no drop off directly in front of Greenvale School or in the circle.

Arrival Expectations

• Parents and guardians must remain in their vehicles at all times.
• Students must exit from the passenger side only.
• Please have backpacks, lunches, instruments, and other belongings ready before arriving.
• Pull your vehicle as far forward as possible before unloading.
• Once your child exits, please continue forward promptly to keep traffic moving. Please do not pull out of the line. Continue moving forward, exiting with the flow of traffic ahead of you.
• If your child requires additional assistance, please park in a legal parking space outside of the drop-off lane and walk them to school. Please do not use the parking spaces in the Maple Street lot, as they are reserved for staff. Spaces are available along Rescigno Drive across from the field.

Gabriel Rescigno Drive Drop-Off

• Coming from either Maple Street or Swift Avenue, proceed southbound on Rescigno Drive, pull as far down as possible, to the start of Haindl Field.
• Have your child exit the passenger side of the car.
• Students will enter Greenvale property through the gate on the field and follow the new path up to the blacktop. Several Greenvale staff members will be there to assist and supervise students.
• Please stay in line until the car ahead of you pulls forward.
• Continue down Rescigno Drive southbound and turn left onto Farella Way to exit.

Maple Street Parking Lot Drop-Off

• Coming from Maple Street, proceed to the parking lot entrance. Pull around as far as possible, and stop in the lined spots.
• Have your child exit the passenger side of the car.
• Students will proceed to the stairway and walk up to the blacktop. Greenvale staff members will be there to assist and supervise students.
• Please stay in line until the car ahead of you pulls forward.
• Exit the parking lot onto Maple Street.

Please review the maps of each drop-off location. We appreciate your patience, especially during the first few days of school.

Dismissal

Dismissal will continue to take place on the blacktop for all grades. Students who ride the bus or go to Right At School will be dismissed separately.

You have received a Parent Square from me titled Plan for Dismissal Form. This form must be completed for every Greenvale student by 8/31.

Options for dismissal include:

1. Dismissed to a parent, guardian, or caregiver on the blacktop (teacher to adult)
2. Dismissed to an older sibling on the blacktop and independently dismissed
3. Dismissed to pick up a younger sibling on the blacktop and independently dismissed
4. Dismissed to the Right at School after school program
5. Dismissed to their assigned bus
6. Dismissed independently (grades 3-5 only)
7. Other

By choosing options 2, 3, or 6, you are giving your child permission to leave school on their own.

Before and After School Care

Right at School is our before and after care provider. Please contact the Right at School if your family needs child care before 8am or after 3pm.   

Transportation

Please contact Kristene Reichard, Supervisor of Transportation, with any questions or concerns about the school bus: kreichard@eufsdk12.org, (914)793-6130 ext. 4280.

Change of Dismissal

If you must change your child’s means of dismissal after the school day has started, please call the main office. The office will then call the classroom and notify the teacher. This will avoid any missed emails.