Bicycles
- Parents assume FULL responsibility and liability for the rider’s conduct and bicycle.
- Bicycles are allowed for students in grades 3-6 only. Bicycles must be in safe working condition.
- All bicycles MUST be parked in the bike rack and LOCKED. Students may not share a bicycle lock—only one bicycle per lock!
- Helmets MUST be worn by all students riding to and from school.
- All bicycles must be walked on school grounds.
- Children should never ride two on one bicycle.
- Students are not to loiter in or around the bike rack area at any time.
Walking To and From School
Parents are urged to discuss safety rules and the responsibilities of good citizenship with their children in regard to walking to and from school. These points should be stressed:
- Come directly to school from home.
- Walk on the sidewalk and inside the crosswalks. Being near Portola Parkway, we need to be extra vigilant.
- Cross streets only at the corners and crosswalks and with the crossing guard who is on duty before and after school. Jaywalking is a citable offense by the Irvine Police Department.
- Do not talk to strangers.
Driving and Parking
Portola Springs has two parking lots: the big parking lot (nearest to Portola Parkway) and the small parking lot (nearest to the fire station). There will be drop off/pick up areas in both parking lots 15 minutes before and after dismissal.
Small Parking Lot (near fire station)
- The small parking lot may only be entered only via Modjeska.
- There will be drop off areas for parents to drop off students. Parents must remain in their vehicles. Students will only be permitted to enter and exit cars from the passenger side. Exiting on the driver’s side could result in a child being hit by a car. This drop off area will be closest to TK and Kindergarten rooms.
Big Parking Lot (near Portola Parkway)
- The big parking lot may be entered via Modjeska or Portola Springs at the signal. Please do not block the intersection as students will be crossing and emergency vehicles may need to exit. You may be ticketed for blocking an intersection.
- There will be drop off areas for parents to drop off students. Parents must remain in their vehicles. Students will only be permitted to enter and exit cars from the passenger side. Exiting on the driver’s side could result in a child being hit by a car.
- The large parking lot will have parking spaces for visitors during the school day.