Parents

During the Month of October students will join their bus drivers for lunch to foster a sense of family on the bus.  Several years ago the J.T. Waugh Building Planning Committee decided to focus on reducing negative student behavior on school bus rides.  What resulted is a program that has been extremely effective in preventing problems that sometimes occur on the bus.  Please make note of the schedule for bus lunches on the calendar
 
Older children in grades 4 and 5 will be asked to volunteer to become BUS BUDDIES.  Our BUS BUDDIES wear a special tag and provide guidance to our younger riders.  If a student has a problem on the bus they simply seek out one of their BUS BUDDIES and discuss the problem with them.  The BUS BUDDY sits with the child and provides a safe ride home for the student with the concern.  In this way problems are prevented rather than reacted to afterwards.

The children eagerly compete on a monthly basis to earn "Bus Of The Month" honors each month during the school year.  When selected, the students that ride on the "Bus of The Month" are treated to another lunch with their driver.  Our children enjoy the opportunity to see their driver for lunch and as a result significantly fewer problems occur on our busses. 

Reminder To All Our Parents:  Dismissal is a time for much activity in our building.  It is so important for us to be sure that all our students are on their way to the correct destination.  That is why it is so vital to be sure students have a note and/or the office is notified early in the day.  Last minute phone calls to the office should be reserved for emergency situations only.  Your assistance in this procedure is most appreciated!