February 8, 2017
Dear MPA Families,
It is my responsibility to provide the safest campus environment possible for you and your children—this is my number one priority. I am writing with some important reminders as well as a new policy. Please share this information with all of the drivers in your home, in addition to others who may provide transportation for you. Thank you very much in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
No Left Turn between 3 and 3:30 PM
Starting Monday, February 13 at pick up, making a left-hand turn when coming from the west on Larpenteur into the Lower School drive-thru lane will not be allowed. There is often not room in the line for extra cars and the confusion that ensues is not safe. Please approach and enter the line from the east instead. Should you need to approach from the west, continue past the drive-thru entrance and safely turn around on Beebe Road to enter the line.
The only exceptions to this new policy will be for school buses and people who have purchased a parking space just past the crosswalk. Those four cars will be provided with mirror tags, which must be visible.
Additional Drive-Thru Lanes
To avoid the congested Lower School drive-thru lane, Middle and Upper School families are asked to consider picking up their children at more convenient locations. For Middle School students, you may use the line that forms by door #4 (Black Box) and for Upper School students, you may use the line that forms by door #7 (North Entrance).
Entering and Exiting the Car
Children should only be allowed to enter and exit the car from the right/curb side in the drive-thru lanes. If you need to exit the car to help your children in or out, please do so with caution.
Distracted Driving
Parents and students are strongly encouraged to refrain from using cell phones (hands free or otherwise) while driving on campus, especially when children are present.
Please Slow Down
Keep your speed at or below 10 MPH, depending upon the time of day and the area of campus. This is particularly important near crosswalks.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email.
Again, thank you for helping me ensure our campus remains safe for everyone. You and your children are precious to all of us here at MPA.
Warm regards,
Dr. Bill Hudson
Head of School
