GES Families,

Thank you for your continued support as we work to ensure a safe and efficient arrival each morning. With 1,050 students enrolled—and nearly half of our students arriving as car riders—our systems only work well when we all work together.

This morning, our car line was moving smoothly at 7:50 AM, but by 7:58 AM, traffic had increased significantly—showing how quickly congestion builds when many families arrive at the same time.

To help improve the flow and reduce wait times for everyone, we ask that you:

• Plan to arrive between 7:30–7:45 AM to avoid peak congestion
• Have your child ready to exit quickly (unbuckled, backpack ready)
• Encourage independence—students who are able should exit on the passenger side on their own
• Pull all the way forward and close gaps between cars so we can keep the line moving efficiently
• Stay off your phones while in the car line—this is both a safety concern and required by law
• Arriving at 8:00 AM or after move to the gravel parking lot and report to front office to sign in your child

Please remember, with the number of car riders we serve each day, it is not possible for everyone to be first or last in line. Small adjustments from each family make a big difference for the entire campus.

We appreciate your partnership in helping us keep arrival safe, smooth, and efficient for all of our Buckeyes!

🧡🖤
Gina Treadway
Principal, Gilmer Elementary School