Date: Fri 19-Mar-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: ANN

Quick Words:

Middle-School-traffic

Full Text:

Middle School Highlights Traffic Safety Concerns

(with photo)

BY ANN MARIE COHEN

The Middle School has issued a safety alert to all parents using pick-up and

drop-off points at the school. This alert serves as a preventative measure and

has been prompted by several near accidents.

The safety alert states that drivers use only the horseshoe area in front of

the Middle School for dropping children off between the hours of 8:45 and 9:15

am. The pick-up location is designated to be used between 3:15 and 3:45 pm.

Its location is near the office of the superintendent. Children who are being

picked up will leave through the back door of the cafeteria.

Mary Kelly, transportation director, reviewed this existing safety route along

with Les Weintraub, principal and assistant principals Frank Arnone and

Virginia King.

"It is our intent, stated Mr Frank Arnone, to reinforce this plan and to make

parents more aware. We have the full support of the Newtown police."

Dana Schubert, Newtown officer said, "Buses, children and cars just don't mix.

We sometimes are creatures of habit and want to drive up closer to the

building. Following the safety route is working well, cars are driving in and

out safely."