Help Us Be Good Neighbors

Dear St. Michael's Families,

I hope the school year is off to a wonderful start for all of our families. I have thoroughly enjoyed the energy and excitement around campus, as well as meeting our parents and students at orientation events, in the halls, and on the playground. I very much look forward to getting to know each and every one of you in the coming year.

As our campus is in a residential neighborhood, I am writing today to ask for everyone's help with an important safety matter. This week, we have received numerous calls, communications, and complaints from our neighbors in Traylor Estates expressing concern about excessive speeding as our families arrive and depart from School. The posted speed limit in the neighborhood is 25 miles per hour, dropping to 10 mph around some of the curves. But even those speed limits can feel high if you are approaching a pedestrian exercising, walking a dog, or pushing a stroller-- especially given that the neighborhood roads are narrow and without sidewalks.  

We know the start and end of the school day can be hectic for parents. However, it is important that we slow down and safely share the approaching roads to St. Michael's with our neighbors and yield to pedestrians and homeowners who are trying to exit their driveways. 

We share the concern of our neighbors and encourage you to consider your child's safety and the safety of others when you are dropping off and picking up from the School. 

Thank you for your understanding and support in this important matter.

Yours sincerely,

Head of School