Mom Adrienne Kutney says good-bye to son Shaydon after taking him to his first day of Kindergarten at Drumheller's Greentree Elementary School, Tuesday, September 2.
While back to school means finding classes, getting books and new runners for students. For drivers, it is time to be more cognizant of traffic on the streets, crosswalks and sidewalks.
Drumheller area students headed back to class Tuesday morning. Staff Sergeant Art Hopkins says this is an important time to remind drivers there is more to be aware of on their morning commute, and after school.
“People have to be cognizant that wee folk are out and about, and also parents are driving kids, “ said Hopkins.
There will certainly be more traffic around schools both in the morning and at the end of the day. School busses will also be back on the road, and drivers are reminded to obey bus signals and watch for pedestrians.
Five-year-old Luke Pascut is excited to be attending his first day of Kindergarten at St. Anthony’s Tuesday morning. The classroom was buzzing as parents such as Tammy watched their little one take their first steps into school.
Towards the last few months of school last spring, the stretch in front of St. Anthony’s School was deemed a ‘school area,’ and while there is no decrease to the speed limit, there is more signage warning drivers to be aware. He said the responsibility also lies with parents dropping off and picking up students to make sure the highway is clear and safe.
“At the end of the day, everybody wants to be there a 3:10 p.m.,” he said.
Last school year, parents picking up students were asked to arrive at 3:20 p.m., after the school busses had left the parking lot.
He said a little pre planning to make sure you arrive on time is important.
“Be aware, be cognizant, don’t be in a rush and don’t get mad. Take some extra time if you think it may take a little longer, things won’t go as smoothly as usual,” he said.
