Lubbock-Cooper Central Elementary

To our incredible community and staff that make up Lubbock - Cooper Central Elementary with the goal of growing and supporting our Central students - thank you. This first week was phenomenal. We have 903 students and in the past three days they have already made some connections, some progress, and some wonderful memories.

We have 250+ families brand new to our campus. We are glad to have you and can't wait for you to really get into the groove of all that Central Elementary is.

The goals of our first week of school are as follows:

1 - Ensure all students are safe.

2 - Ensure all students that come to our building make it home safe each day.

3 - Observe the flow of all our campus transitions and make adjustments as needed.

We were successful in all three goals this week, and as we move forward we will make the required adjustments to meet the needs of our largest student population to date! I encourage any and all parents to share the perspective you have to help us improve as a school, and I ask that you keep in mind that our school is larger than the size of some towns in the state of Texas!

This first week we intentionally dismissed a little early to allow for buses and new families to get to know our new flow. Starting Monday, our entire dismissal process will begin at 3:20 and (should) be completely finished by 3:45pm every day. When I think of dismissal, my top priority is safety. I'll be the first to tell you there are some things we could change about dismissal to make it even faster, but it would sacrifice safety, and I'm not willing to do that in regards to our kiddos.

Looking ahead I ask that all of our community help with the following:

- Communicate as early as you can and as quick as you can if you are changing your dismissal plan.

- Make sure you have your car tag on your rear view mirror if picking up with car rider pro.

- Phones down and eyes up. Our population of bike riders and walkers grows as our neighborhood grows. Please drive extra slowly and cautiously during arrival and dismissal each day.

Thank you all so much for a wonderful first week and a tremendous year ahead!

- Mr. Cox.

You can only access 1585/the neighborhood from Quaker, Knoxville, or Indiana.

The 3rd-5th pick up zone (blue path on map above) is using 133rd street to enter and exit.

The PK/K pick up zone (purple path on map above) is using 134th street to enter and exit.

The 1st/2nd pick up zone (orange path on map above) is using 135th street to enter and exit.

You pick up your children in the zone of the grade of your youngest student at Central.

REMINDERS:

-Beginning Monday, August 21, if you do not have your Car Rider tag, your child will not be released to you in line. Be sure your tag is hanging on your mirror prior to entering the pick up zone. If you need new or additional tags, please see the front office.

-Just a reminder that car rider lines are a cell phone free zone to help keep others safe.

-Be patient and courteous as students continue to learn routines and get accustomed to the dismissal protocols.

-PLEASE DRIVE WITH CAUTION! We are dismissing 900 students from our building each day. Maintain slow, cautious speeds until you are out of the neighborhood completely.

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