"Kiss 'n Ride" Program
The Kiss 'n Ride Program program is again operating this school year (mornings only) with the help of our parent volunteers.
In addition to our year-round parent volunteers, each grade will be assigned a month of duty and parents will be asked by their class parent to volunteer 15 minutes for one morning during the month to assist in this program.
Thank you for abiding by the guidelines of the program and the posted traffic signs to keep our kids safe! For the safety of your child, do not park on the south side of Bedford Park Avenue to drop off students (this is designated as a no stopping/no parking zone).
The drop zones are as follows:
- JK and SK: kindergarten playground gate at north side of Bedford Park Avenue
- grades 1-4: west end of the school yard at north side of Bedford Park Avenue
- grades 5-8: east rear gate to school property at south side of Woburn Avenue
In the morning, it is important that the children have their bags ready to exit the car and that parents/guardians do not stop to pull items out of the trunk. The drop off point must be outside of the school bus loading zone (near the Kindergarten area) since there are 7 busses arriving in the morning.
PLEASE DO NOT STOP IN THE BUS LOADING ZONE AT ANY TIME.
With cars parked on both sides of Bedford Park Avenue road, it becomes impossible for the busses to move into position, load children and move away safely. Horns are sounding, tempers are fraying and ultimately the safety of our children is at risk. First Student drivers cannot move with all of the illegal street parking on the south side of the street. Their supervisor has been to the school to voice their concerns for the hazards the parking presents. The children who go to the North York Learning Centre across the road cross at the Pedestrian Cross Walk and then move along the south side. Their safety is also a concern.
Your help and cooperation will help keep our children safe!
Traffic tips
To help ease traffic on Bedford Park Avenue and in our bus zones, please follow the safety guidelines:
- do not park in the bus zone
- drop children off in the care of the parents and teachers on duty in the designated zones
- do not block the entrance or park in the staff parking lot
- utilize the crosswalk properly
Staff Parking Lot
Please do not park in the school parking lot or drive way; the parking lot has very limited space that is used by teachers, support staff and TCDSB vehicles. Parking is available on Bedford Park Avenue and a Green P parking lot across from the school.
