Welcome to Lakenheath Elementary School! I am delighted to serve as the principal of such a fine school, and assure you that our highly qualified staff is committed to making your child's learning experience here both positive and rewarding.

The purpose of the LES Parent Student Handbook is to provide our parents, students and community members more detailed information concerning school policy, procedures, and educational programs. Please check our "on-line" weekly parent bulletin "Eagle Express" or the LES web page at (http://www.lake-es.eu.dodea.edu/) for more detailed and updated information. It's very important that you also keep us up-to-date with your current email address so that you don't miss any of our news and events.

Our theme, "We C.A.R.E." (We Care for, and Respect, Everyone), serves as a focal point for all we do. We invite you to become part of our caring community by volunteering to attend and participate in special activities such as the mentoring program, School Advisory Council or PTSO (see page 13). Your involvement will enhance and enrich the lives of the children we serve.

On behalf of the entire school staff we wish you the very best during your stay in England, and at Lakenheath Elementary School. Please contact me if you have questions concerning the school policies mentioned in this handbook or if you would like to know more details about our school. All parents are invited to attend our quarterly Parent Coffee. Check the calendar inside for the exact dates.

Charles E. Yahres

Principal

Rocky Eagle
School Mascot

School Information

School Address: Lakenheath Elementary School

CCSE/L Unit 5185 Box 40

APO AE 09461-8540

Telephone Numbers: (01638) 523721 or 523674
DSN 226-3721/3674

Fax Number: (01638) 53-3943

Web page Address: http://www.lake-es.eu.dodea.edu/

E-mail Address: LakenheathES.principal@eu.dodea.edu Principal

School Goals

All students will increase achievement in social studies by understanding principals of: care, citizenship and cultural values.

Students will learn, practice and apply concepts of culture.

Students will learn, practice, and apply principals of citizenship in a community.

Students will learn, practice, and apply the values of care.

LES MISSION STATEMENT

To create a caring community where the whole community demonstrates commitment, compassion, and cooperation promoting the goal that students increase their academic achievement, grow as caring individuals, and develop as responsible citizens.

School Theme

"We C.A.R.E."

Care for,

And Respect,

Everyone

"We C.A.R.E." is the overall theme of our school improvement program. We believe that children require a sense of belonging and a spirit of community to become efficient learners. Our school improvement program promotes a caring environment coupled with high academic expectations. Each month a C.A.R.E. word is featured throughout the school.

C.A.R.E. WORDS OF THE MONTH FOR SY 2007-2008

· September: Friendship

· October: Respect

· November: Citizenship

· December: Acceptance

· January: Responsibility

· February: Honesty

· March: Imagination

· April: Courage

· May: Kindness

· June: Happiness

DoDEA Goals and Outcomes

Goal 1 and Outcomes: Highest Student Achievement
* All students will meet or exceed challenging standards in academic content so that they are prepared for continuous learning and productive citizenship.

Goal 2 and Outcomes: Performance-Driven, Efficient Management Systems
* DoDEA will use a performance driven management system that operates in a timely, efficient and equitable manner, places resource allocation and decision-making at the lowest operational level; and facilitates a safe environment conducive to optimum student achievement.

Goal 3 and Outcomes: Motivated, High Performing, Diverse Workforce
* The DoDEA workforce will be motivated, diverse, and committed to continuous professional growth and development resulting in exemplary performance and optimum student achievement.

Goal 4 and Outcomes: Network of Partnerships Promoting Achievement
* Every level of DoDEA will develop, promote, and maintain a network of partnerships to enhance optimum student achievement.

GENERAL DAILY SCHEDULE

8:10     Enter the Building
8:15     Classes Begin
10:50   Recess/Lunch - Grade 1
11:15   Recess/Lunch - Grade 2
11:50   Recess/Lunch - Grade 3
12:15   Recess/Lunch - Kindergarten
14:35   Dismissal
14:45   Buses Depart

ARRIVAL AT SCHOOL

Parents of students who walk to school are advised not to allow their children to leave home too early. Due to the lack of supervision, children should not arrive more than five minutes prior to the entry time of 8:10 AM. Your cooperation in this matter will greatly enhance the safety and security of our students. Parents must come to the front office to sign their child in if he/she arrives after 0820.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

The designated drop-off and pick-up point for children is the back parking lot. Please use this area only. You may park outside the fence area or in the parking lot. The "Kiss and drop" area is to the right as you enter the back parking lot (bus loading zone area) adjacent to the large cement planters. Ask the traffic guard in the parking lot if you need assistance. Using the designated drop-off and pick-up point area is extremely important during rainy weather. Please do not drop children off in any other area around the school, especially along the streets adjacent to other areas around the campus. This poses an extreme safety hazard.

ENTRANCE PROCEDURES

In order to ensure the safe arrival and dismissal of all LES students, we ask that all parents and students review and follow the procedures outlined below:

0805 Students may begin arriving on the LES campus. With no adult supervision outside prior to 0805, it is imperative that students and families plan their arrival time accordingly. Students will line up outside the designated doors near their classrooms.

*Front Door and Front Lobby -

Arrival for PSCD, Sure Start, and Taxi students ONLY.

*Side Entrance near the Principal's Office -

Grade 1, 2, & 3 homeroom students in building 50 ONLY.

*Rear Entrance near bus loading zone -

Grade 1, 2, & 3 homeroom students in building 51 ONLY.

*Kindergarten Entrance near bus loading zone -

Line up area for ALL Kindergarten Students

810 Doors are open for student entry. Students are not allowed in the building prior to this time.

815 Classes Begin

820 All doors are secured except for the main entrance to Building 50.

1435 Students are dismissed

· All students who attend the Lakenheath AYA after school care are escorted to the cafeteria to meet their AYA counselor

· All students who ride the busses are escorted to the bus parking lot.

· All students who are dismissed to their parents should have the same meeting point each day.

1445 Busses depart the LES parking lot.

If a child's afternoon routine is to change at any time, we require advanced written notification to the classroom teacher from an adult sponsor or care provider.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The DoDDS educational program assumes that all students will attend school regularly and punctually. Adherence to the school attendance policy is the responsibility of the parents and students.

Consistent student attendance is imperative to a successful school experience for each child. However, home leave and unique travel opportunities are part of being responsive to the military environment and living overseas. Students need to develop the habit of regular school attendance except in cases of family emergencies, medically related concerns, religious holidays, annual leave that is command-designated or school sponsored activities. Prolonged absences often result in students missing significant portions of their education.

The policy letter on Absence Reporting for all DoDDS Students from the 48^th Fighter Wing Commander and the 100^th Air Refueling Wing Commander requires all assigned personnel with family members attending local DoD Schools to notify the schools no later than the day prior for planned absences. For unplanned absences (e.g. illness) or late arrivals, notify the schools before 0800.

Contact Information for attendance reporting:

Commercial phone: 01638-521293

DSN phone: 226-1293

email: les.attendance@eu.dodea.edu

DoDDS will attempt to contact parents within one hour of discovering an unexcused absence. Doing so requires parents to maintain current contact information with the school. If information is not current or accurate, DoDDS will initiate contact through the appropriate command post, which will contact the individual's chain of command/supervision. For individuals so contacted, commanders will counsel and, if necessary, initiate appropriate disciplinary action for repeat occurrences.

To keep our database current and accurate, all absences must be followed with a written excuse to the teacher from the parent, stating the reason and date(s) of the absence (see sample note on page 6). Send the note with your child on the day your child returns to school. If you are planning a family trip during the school year, please notify your child's teacher at least one week prior to departure.

This policy is in accordance with the Department of Defense Dependent Schools, and the 48^th Fighter Wing and 100^th Air Refueling Wing Commanders procedures regarding student absences.

The Extended Absence Policy. DoDEA policies and guidelines stress the importance of consistent school attendance for a successful school experience. We believe that children should develop the habit of attending school regularly. Exceptions to this would include family emergencies, medically related concerns, religious holidays, annual leave that is command designated, or school sponsored activities.

In order to track extended student absences more carefully and monitor student progress the following guidelines have been established.

1. Sponsors are requested to notify the homeroom teacher when they intend to withdraw their child from school for more than 5 school days using the Extended Excused Absence form. A copy of the form can be obtained from the main office staff. This request must be turned in not less than 5 school days before the child's departure, except in cases of emergency. The principal will review all extended absence request.

2. Requests for advanced assignments cannot always be granted, but may be provided at the discretion of the teacher.

3. After an excused extended absence, students will be provided with an equivalent number of days to complete any missed critical assignments.

4. No report card grades will be given in a marking period in which a child is absent for 20 or more days.

More information about attendance . . .

The school will make periodic checks on students who are frequently absent or who are absent for extended periods of time.

If your child has been ill with a fever or vomiting within the past 24 hours, it is best for your child, and the health of the other students, that you keep your child at home. Students who have been absent due to a contagious condition should report to the school nurse before returning to class.

There will be no academic penalty for excused absences. The student is entitled to assistance with missed work and an opportunity to take make-up test/work. This entitlement is not required for unexcused absences, but may be provided at the discretion of the teacher.

LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY - SIGN OUT LOG

When a student has an appointment or will be leaving the school anytime during the school day, they must remain in the classroom until a parent signs them out at the reception desk. Parents are reminded to send a note to the teacher so that they can be prepared to provide homework or other handouts for the child before leaving for the day. Parents must also sign their child in if they return during the school day. As a security precaution, please be prepared to show your ID card.

PLEASE NOTE: For the safety and security of ALL our students, written notification must be provided to the classroom teacher if you plan to change your child's after school routine. If your after school plans are changed during the course of the day, and advanced written notification is not possible, we require that you meet your child at dismissal next to the exit door that your child's classroom teacher uses each day. Please make eye contact with the teacher to ensure that he/she knows that your child is with you. For obvious security reasons, phone calls with change of after school plans are not accepted.

NOTES FROM PARENTS

DoDEA requires dated and signed notes of explanation from parents for an excused absence. Unless the school has a signed note on file from a parent, an absence or tardy must be recorded "unexcused."

THE SCHOOL NEEDS A SIGNED NOTE WHEN:

1. A CHILD IS TARDY. Frequent tardiness will necessitate a conference with the parents.

-or-

2. A CHILD RETURNS TO SCHOOL AFTER AN ABSENCE.

The following is a sample to use:

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Date__________________

Dear _____________________,

My child ___________________________ was absent/late on ____________ because ( a. Family Trip; b. Illness; c. Medical/dental appointment; or other excuse)

(please explain briefly).

Sincerely,

Mrs. Parent

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-or-

3. A CHILD IS TO BE DISMISSED from school during the school day at a time other than regular dismissal. Please state the approximate time that the child will be collected.

-or-

4. A CHILD IS TO WAIT at school for his/her parents if he/she normally takes the bus.

-or-

5. A CHILD IS NOT TO TAKE HIS/HER BUS HOME for any reason.

-or-

6. THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN THE CHILD'S NORMAL DISMISSAL ROUTINE.

LUNCH PROGRAM

Hot lunches are provided by AAFES at the school cafeteria. Children who bring their lunches may purchase milk.

Charges are as follows:

Lunch (Grades K - 3)              $2.05
Milk                                          $0.45
Adult                                        $3.30

(Prices as of 1 June 2005, are subject to change.)

Each grade has a 45-minute recess/lunch period between 10:50 and 1:00 hours.

Grade Recess Lunch

1^st                    10:50-11:10     11:15-11:35
2^nd                   11:15-11:35     11:40-12:00
3^rd                    11:50-12:10     12:15-12:35
KNG                12:15-12:35     12:40-1:00

Parents are welcome to join their children for lunch anytime.

Lunch coupons can be purchased at the AAFES Main Exchange.

Some students are eligible for either free lunches or reduced price lunches. Family size and income determine eligibility. Interested sponsors may obtain application forms from the School Liaison Office, Building 977, RAF Lakenheath (DSN 226- 5077/5078), or the LES main office.

CANCELLATION, INCLEMENT WEATHER:

SCHOOL DELAYS AND UNSCHEDULED DISMISSALS

On occasion, it may be necessary for the Base Commander to delay or to cancel school because of inclement weather. Fog, snow, and ice may make it impossible for school buses to make their normal runs. Road conditions may be so hazardous that even the safety of the children who normally walk to school could be endangered. At such Arial, school will be delayed or cancelled for the entire day for all children, including "walkers."

There may also be Arial when it is necessary for military and school officials to delay the opening of school or close school early because of an emergency - inclement weather, "base alert", or breakdown of utilities. On such occasions, it is impossible for the school to notify all parents.

PLEASE PLAN TO HAVE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR CHILDREN IN THE EVENT THAT THERE IS NO ONE AT HOME TO MEET THEM.

Most delays for opening school are two hours, which means the buses will leave the transportation depot 2 hours later than normal. Transportation delays are announced not later than 6:30 a.m. The weather "hot line" numbers are listed on the back of all school bus passes or can be found using the following methods:

* Liberty Weather Line DSN 226-3541 or 01638-523541

* Mildenhall Weather Line DSN 238-3541 or 01638-543541

* SGR Radio - KLFM 96.7

* Q-103 FM 103

* Radio Suffolk -FM 104.5, 95.5, 103.9

* Radio Cambridgeshire - AM 1449 / FM 96.9

* The RAF Lakenheath Commander's Access Channel

PLEASE NOTE: The morning PSCD programs will not meet if there is a two-hour delayed start.

STUDENT CONDUCT and EXPECTATIONS

"It is the teacher's right to teach.....

And the student's right to learn."

The LES staff and administration work diligently to encourage students to develop and demonstrate the behavior that will help them be successful citizens. The following five standards, called 'Rocky's Rules', emphasize the behaviors we hope to instill in our students each day.

ROCKY'S RULES

Do be gentle

Don't hurt anybody

Do be kind, helpful and respectful

Don't hurt people's feelings

Do listen

Don't interrupt or ignore directions

Do work hard

Don't waste your time or other people's time

Do look after property (Don't waste or damage it)

Do be honest

Don't cover up the truth

SCHOOL RULES

General Rules:

Enter and exit the building in an orderly manner.
Do not bring toys, balls, dolls, electronic games or cassette/disc players/Walkman to school.
Do not bring pets or other animals unless specifically requested by the teacher. All pets must have a veterinarian immunization certificate.
Do not bring weapons of any kind to school (see section on " Zero Tolerance for Weapons" on the next page).

Hallway rules:

Always walk
Always stay in line and walk on the right.
Walk quietly facing the front
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Carry a hall pass.
Greet others with a smile and a silent wave.

DISCIPLINE AND SCHOOL CONDUCT

It is DoDDS policy that discipline be maintained consistently and appropriately. We encourage students to grow in self-control, develop a sense of regard for fellow students, and have pride in their school community. Students have the responsibility for conducting themselves in a manner that does not violate the rights of other people. Along with staff, students share the responsibility of developing a caring climate within the school that is conducive to productive learning.

We believe it is important for all children to feel and be safe at school. We also believe that it is important that discipline be fair, and be perceived by the students to be fair. To accomplish this a thorough interview is conducted with the child accused of breaking a school rule as well as any witnesses. This ensures that we get the whole story and consider all circumstances before deciding on the consequences. Consequences range from talking to an administrator, to calling the parents, to missing recess, or suspension or expulsion. We do our best to match consequences with the misbehavior, the frequency of previous occurrences, and the age of the child. Our staff practices proactive positive discipline to "catch'em being good" and help children avoid misconduct.

Students must be responsible for properly maintaining the textbooks and equipment, for respecting property, for obeying school rules, and for accepting reasonable and appropriate consequences if their responsibilities are not fulfilled.

Every effort will be made to help a student who fails to make a satisfactory adjustment to school. Parents will be informed and conferences held with them. However, more serious action will be taken if a student persistently violates school rules or commits a serious breach of conduct.

ZERO TOLERANCE FOR WEAPONS

DoDDS "zero tolerance for weapons" policy is fully supported by our base commander. To help us support this policy, please remind your child that weapons, replicas of weapons (even toys), or other items that can be used as weapons (including laser pen pointers) can harm others or instill fear, are not allowed at school. The penalties required are severe, and a warning may not be given beforehand if a student brings a weapon or replica to school, or is found in possession of one. Students who bring such articles or participate in their use, regardless of ownership, will be suspended and may be expelled. Rocks are considered a weapon; throwing rocks is dangerous and may result in suspension. Additional prohibited items included matches, bullets, firecrackers, caps, or other explosive devices, knives, slingshots, cap guns, water pistols or other play guns, itching powder, shaving cream, and other objects likely to be dangerous. Drugs and any gang related clothing or paraphernalia are considered forbidden articles. (See HEALTH for policy regarding prescribed drugs.) Any such items in evidence at school will be confiscated.

Expensive articles should not be brought to school. Pets, or other animals are not permitted in the school unless they have a health certificate from the base vet and are approved for study and/or requested by the teacher for use in connection with a classroom project.

SUSPENSION

A consequence for misbehavior may be in-school suspension. Also, the principal may prohibit a student from attending school for a period of time normally not exceeding ten days. Suspension from school for a period in excess of ten days may require a formal hearing and must be approved by the Area Director or designee.

The principal will ensure that parents are informed of the reasons for both in-school and out-of-school suspension, the length of suspension, and the conditions for reinstatement. Fighting, throwing rocks, abusive language, sexual harassment, and name calling with racial or ethnic overtones will usually result in immediate suspension.

The Superintendent's Office and the Base Commander's Office are notified of all suspensions. Please help us by counseling your children to follow Rocky's school rules at all Arial.

CAFETERIA AND RECESS BEHAVIOR - GENERAL RULES

Listen to all adults
Respect the physical safety of others
Take turns
Line up when the whistle is blown
Stay in line
Walk in the cafeteria
Use quiet "six inch voices"
No talking when the stop light turns red
Practice good manners at all Arial
Clear your table and dispose of trash / recycle

DRESS CODES

The standards for dress are basically left to the discretion of parents. Boys and girls are expected to be neat and clean in appearance and wear clothing that is acceptable to the community. Students are not allowed to wear hats while in the school building.

The weather here can be cold, damp, rainy, and often windy as well. It is imperative that parents send their children to school dressed in clothing that is appropriate for these weather conditions. On days when the weather is considered to be severely inclement, recess periods and outside play activities may be canceled.

For Physical Education classes, all students are required to wear tennis shoes and clothing appropriate for gym.

On most days, students will participate in outdoor physical education activities and recess to release energy, to exercise, and to enjoy the pleasure of playing games with their classmates. Children should be dressed warmly and appropriately.

SMOKING POLICY

The LES campus is a drug-free zone. There are NO designated smoking areas defined or condoned by DoDDS-E schools for students, parents or teachers.

Students are prohibited from possessing or using tobacco products during the school day on or off school property, on school-owned and operated busses or on charted buses, or when participating in school-sponsored or school-supervised activities on or off campus. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action/consequences to be determined by the principal, which may include referral to counseling or the appropriate authorities.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Textbooks, workbooks, and other instructional supplies are provided by DoDDS on loan. The proper care and use of the items should be stressed to help students develop a feeling of personal responsibility. Sponsors will be asked to pay for lost or damaged textbooks and library books.

Other supplies such as pens, pencils, rulers, crayons, and writing paper, are to be purchased by the parents. The types, sizes, and numbers of materials required will vary among the different grades levels. A standard grade level supply list is provided for each family at registration and can be found on line at: http://www.eu.dodea.edu/ed/supplies.htm Children will be told on the first day of school if additional supplies are needed. It is strongly suggested that all students wear reflective belts in the darker winter months.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Lakenheath Elementary School has a homework policy that reflects the understanding and acceptance of the cooperative experience homework entails. Family life, extra-curricular activities, and schoolwork are shared experiences for every child. Time is needed for all if our goal is to nurture healthy children.

The purpose of homework at any grade level is to extend, reinforce, and supplement regular classroom assignments. The main objective of homework is to stimulate effort, initiative, independence, responsibility, and self-motivation. Homework should provide reinforcement and encourage students to satisfy or extend their intellectual curiosity and to practice skills.

Realistic time guides should be utilized such as:

GRADE TIME

1                                 15-20 minutes
2                                 20 minutes
3                                 30 minutes

Homework should be academically appropriate and an extension of classroom instruction, and not an introduction of new or unfamiliar material. We attempt to consider all students' academic abilities, and monitor holidays, as well as school and base wide events, when making decisions about homework.

Homework does not always involve pencil and paper tasks. It may also encompass such activities as reading for a time period at home, working on a project, or studying spelling words, notes, or study sheets for future review or evaluation.

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

A Lost and Found area for clothing is located at the end of the breezeway near the cafeteria. Students and parents should check the Lost and Found regularly. Items such as watches, jewelry, ID cards, bus passes, and money are kept at Reception and can be claimed there.

It is recommend that parents sew nametags on clothing items or use a permanent marker to facilitate identification. Lunch boxes and backpacks also require the owner's name to be permanently and clearly indicated. Items not claimed after one month are given to local charities

REPORT CARDS - PROGRESS REPORTS

Parents will be kept informed of progress and achievement by a Progress Report, which is issued at the end of each quarter. Since no single report can adequately present a full picture of student progress, parents are encouraged to maintain contact with teachers regularly. This contact can occur through written communication as well as regularly scheduled conferences. The teacher will notify parents if a child's work is unsatisfactory four weeks prior to the end of the marking period through mid-quarter progress reports.

GRADE PLACEMENT: RETENTION/ACCELERATION

Placement of each student will be considered on an individual basis and decisions will be made based on what is best for the student, both in the long and short term.

A Placement Committee recommends placement of students being considered for grade retention, acceleration, or other placement adjustment. The committee will also review progress of students after the adjusted placement. Final decisions regarding grade adjustment are the responsibility of the principal.

STUDY TRIPS

Study trips are taken by classes to various points of interest as a means of enriching curriculum that often directly correlates with classroom activities. As study trips are an integral part of the curriculum, all students are expected to participate.

Permission slips will be sent home prior to study trips. No student will be permitted to go on a study trip without written permission from a parent. Younger siblings may not be brought along when parents attend as chaperones (see page 19 for more details concerning Study Trip Chaperones). The on-base walking permission slip indicates your permission for your child to attend walking study trips on base for the entire school year.

SCHOOL BUS AND TRAFFIC SAFETY

As a security measure, request for students not to ride on their assigned buses on any day must be in writing on a note signed by the parent. For obvious security reasons, phone calls with change of after school plans are not accepted for requests such as riding another bus or using another drop off point.

To assist the School Bus Drivers and Transportation Officers in carrying out their responsibilities for the safety and conduct of children who ride school buses, parents can never stress too often the importance of good bus behavior, which includes the conduct of children when boarding and leaving the school bus.

The School Bus Driver and Transportation Officer may deny bus privileges to children who violate bus rules. All children who ride the bus are required to have a bus pass. Proper conduct while aboard buses is essential. Children must not be rowdy or create a diversion that distracts the driver's concentration. Infractions of rules may result in suspension of bus privileges. The Lakenheath School Bus Office handles bus discipline problems and follows strict guidelines for behavior.

Bus passes may be obtained from the School Bus Transportation Office at RAF Lakenheath. Students will be allowed to ride the bus to school without their bus pass; however, they will not be allowed to ride the bus home. Therefore, parents will be contacted to either bring the pass to school or make alternative transportation arrangements when this occurs.
Questions about school bus transportation can be directed to the Isles District School Bus Office by calling DSN 226-3752.

The school considers it important that parents alert their children to the different traffic rules and practices while living in England. For instance, in the U.S., school buses have the right-of-way. All traffic must stop when the bus is loading or unloading passengers. This is NOT TRUE in the United Kingdom. School buses DO NOT have priority over other vehicles on the highway, creating a serious hazard for children getting on and off buses. Motor vehicles will continue to pass a stopped bus from both directions. It is imperative that all children understand this and do not try to cross the road in front of or behind a stopped bus. They must wait until they have a clear view of traffic from both ways before they attempt to cross a road.

Parents should wait for their children on the same side of the street as the children unload from the bus and then cross the street together, as needed. Fatal accidents have resulted from an excited child running across the street to someone waiting for them on the other side.

CHILDREN LIVING ON BASE AND IN THE ANGLO HOUSING AREAS MUST BE MADE AWARE TO CROSS STREETS ONLY AT MARKED CROSSINGS.

Another important consideration is for children commuting by bicycle to and from school. Most would not be accustomed to riding on the left side of the road. British law requires a bicycle to have a front white light and a red light at the rear. British police frequently give citations to cyclists who violate this law. On base everyone is required to wear a helmet. Being aware of traffic direction is also important when attempting to cross the street and looking for oncoming vehicles since traffic travels on the opposite side of the road than in the U.S. It is highly recommended that bicycles be secured with a lock at school.

If parents need additional information or assistance regarding transportation safety they may contact the Wing Ground Safety Office at DSN 226- 3736.

SCHOOL VISITATIONS AND CONFERENCES

As a security precaution and to minimize class disruptions, we ask visitors to ALWAYS report first to Reception before going to classrooms. All visitors must to sign in and will be given a visitor's pass. We appreciate your cooperation.