It is expected that a large number of students at Buffalo Rubbing Stone will walk to school. We encourage walking, riding bikes, skateboarding, etc. If you choose to drive, please practice safe driving including dropping off or picking up your children in safe spaces.
It is illegal to park or drop off students in the middle of the crosswalk, in the bus zone directly in front of the school, in the staff parking lot, and in areas where the signage indicates stopping or parking is not permitted. The fines for parking in a no parking zone are over two hundred dollars.
We know it is congested during the school drop off and and pick up times. Patience and safe practice are required by everyone. We have many families walking or using the Save on Foods parking lot as safer alternatives to illegal parking or double parking waiting for a spot on the street to become available. If using the Save On Foods lot, please be respectful and refrain from using the loading bays or Save On vehicle reserved spots. Please take advantage of the school opening fifteen minutes early to ease the road congestion. Always remember to choose safety over convenience.
Supervision
Our doors open at 7:45 AM. Students are encouraged to arrive between 7:45 and 7:55 to socialize with friends and get organized for the day. Learning begins at 8:00 AM. There is no playground supervision after school. Students are expected to go home at the end of the day or be supervised on the playground by their parents/caregivers.
Traffic Safety
It is imperative that all drivers observe school zone speed limits, obey traffic signage, and do not perform illegal U-turns along any roadways adjacent to the school. This ensures the safety of our students and helps maintain positive relationships with neighbours. It is our job as the adults to teach children safe street crossing at the appropriate crosswalks and not in the middle of the street. We work with the Calgary Parking Authority and Calgary Police Service to ensure all children are safe to and from the school.