General Information and Safety

ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR STOPPING TO DROP STUDENTS OFF DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. (Hours of enforcement: 8:00-10:00 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.)

• Entrance and exit are at the front gate next to the school office on 138th St. only. 
• The gate will be opened at 8:20 in the morning and again at 9:10 for 3rd grade Later Gators.
• Supervision is only provided for 10 minutes before school and 10 minutes after dismissal.
• Students who are walking to or walking from school may not be in the drop off/pick up area.  Only students walking home (or to a car parked in the neighborhood) should exit through the front gate on 138th St.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Procedures

DROP-OFF

• ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR STOPPING TO DROP STUDENTS OFF DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. (Hours of enforcement: 8:00-10:00 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.)
• Beginning at 8:20, drive through the entrance on 138th Street and follow the arrows. 
• Staying in the right lane, continue driving to the end of the parking lot, stopping only to unload children on the passenger side of the car. 
• The double gate by the lunch area opens at 8:20 and is closed at 8:30. It will open again at 9:10 for 3rd grade Later Gators. 
• DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT AND LET YOUR CHILD OUT. It is dangerous for children to walk across the parking lot. 
• DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR in the drop-off/pick-up lane, or the loading/unloading area. 
• Please have backpacks ready to exit car. Do not place in trunk. 
• Before you arrive in the drop-off lane, your child should be finished with breakfast foods, have hair combed, be fully dressed, and have “good-byes” completed. 
• Enter parking lot/drive through area by traveling west on 138th St. and turning right at entrance.

PICK-UP

• ABSOLUTELY NO PARKING OR STOPPING TO PICK UP STUDENTS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL. (Hours of enforcement: 8:00-10:00 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m.) 
• Enter parking lot/drive through area by traveling west on 138th St. and turning right at entrance.
• DO NOT TURN LEFT from 138TH St. into parking lot/drive through area. 
• Gate opens at 3:00 (2:10 for 3rd grade Early Birds).  If your child is not at the pick-up point, DO NOT STOP. Continue around and exit the parking lot, turning right on 138th St. Go west and turn right on Aviation continuing around the block to reenter the line to enter the pick-up area again. KEEP MOVING. 
• PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE PARKING LOT AND ASK STUDENTS TO WALK TO YOUR CAR. It is dangerous for children to walk across the parking lot. You will not be able to back out of a parking space to leave until the line of cars is gone.

Parking

Do not allow your children to Jay Walk in front of the school. Do not double park, make U-turns, or park in the red zone. Respect our neighbors by not blocking their driveways. Help your children become thoughtful citizens by your example.

Please see your student's classroom teacher for supplies needed for school.

Back-to-School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022.  The meeting will begin in the Brann Center with a brief meeting with the Principal and PTA. Meetings will begin in your child’s classroom from 6:30-7:30pm.  At this time the teacher will explain to parents the goals for the coming school year, in addition to curriculum, daily schedules, and classroom protocols and procedures. This event is for parents only, please do not bring your children to this meeting.

Parents and staff members are encouraged to maintain regular communication. Suggested ways of communication are:

• Refer to the staff directory for teacher contact information. The teacher can conduct a telephone conference, if necessary. 
• When you wish a personal conference, please call for an appointment. An appointment assures a satisfactory meeting for both parents and the teacher or principal. School personnel are often not immediately available to conference. 
• If you have a question or concern, please begin with the classroom teacher. If it is not resolved, then contact the principal.

Want to be involved in your student's education and our community? Browse the organizations and opportunities below to see how you can get involved this school year.

138th St. School PTA

Joining the PTA provides a good opportunity to get acquainted with teachers and other school personnel as well as to meet the parents of your child’s classmates. Information regarding PTA meetings and events is included on the monthly school calendar. Your participation is needed and sincerely appreciated. If you would like to become involved in PTA, please call the school office or contact the PTA membership chairperson. 

Wiseburn Education Foundation

Wiseburn Education Foundation (WEF) is a community-based, volunteer organization focused on raising funds to support programs that allow our students to learn in a STEAM-rich environment. Get involved by helping at a WEF event or serving on a committee. There are plenty of opportunities throughout the school year, so stay tuned to WEF’s Facebook or Instagram for more info.

Wiseburn ACTS

Wiseburn ACTS (Achieving a Culture of Togetherness and Support) is a committee whose members strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) so that every single person feels valued and respected. Learn more about how to get involved on the Wiseburn ACTS website.

School Site Council

The SSC oversees the implementation and budget regarding our School Improvement Plan and School Improvement Funds. Five parent members are voted into office by their peers for two year terms. Any parent may attend the meetings which are held monthly. See the 138th Street Weekly Bulletin for dates.

Volunteering

If you are interested in being a partner with 138th Street School, we welcome your time and energy. Parents, friends, neighbors, and retirees are needed for many different kinds of assistance. Please contact the school office for more information. Current TB test results are to be submitted to the school health office prior to volunteering in a classroom. As a safety measure, we do require that all visitors register at the school office prior to visiting the classroom. District policy allows the visitation stay for up to 30 minutes to reduce disruption to the learning environment unless permitted by the classroom teacher and administrator. Please understand that the classroom teacher will not be able to confer with you during class time. All volunteer must make arrangements with classroom teacher and must be communicated prior to the date of volunteering in the classroom.