In the morning, Danbury Magnet students are picked up at the Brookfield Town Hall. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to get their students to Town Hall 5-10 minutes prior to the bus arrives. The bus will be there at approximately 8:15 a.m. and leave promptly at 8:20 a.m.. For safety reasons the bus cannot stop for latecomers in the driveway.

In the afternoon, Danbury Magnet Students ride back to the Brookfield Town Hall, arriving between 3:50 p.m. and 4 p.m. Drop-off times may vary due to traffic on I-84. Parents must be at Town Hall to meet their students. If no one is there, All-Star’s Brookfield office will make a phone call to the parent and the bus will continue on the run; it will stop back at the Town Hall at the end of the run. If no one is there to meet the child at that point, the child will be bought to the Brookfield police station.

If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call All-Star Transportation at 203-775-1545.

In the event the superintendent closes Brookfield schools due to unsafe road conditions, NO bus transportation will be available if Danbury Magnet school decides to open or delay opening. Likewise, should Brookfield Schools go to a delayed opening due to questionable road conditions, scheduled bus service will be on a two-hour delay, even if Danbury Magnet School opens on a regular schedule.

Students who attend Christian Life Academy will ride the Center School buses, which will drop off/pick up at Christian Life Academy.

On days when Brookfield Public Schools are closed, students are required to get their own transportation to and from Christian Life Academy.

If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call All-Star Transportation at 203-775-1545.

In the event the superintendent closes Brookfield schools due to unsafe road conditions, Christian Life Academy will also be closed. Likewise, should Brookfield schools go to a delayed opening due to questionable road conditions, Christian Life Academy also will operate on a delayed schedule.

The safety of students is the priority for All-Star Transportation. Parents’ cooperation with this procedure will help ensure and reinforce our concerns for safety for all students.

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, & First Grade
Parents are required to be present at the bus stop. If parents are not able to be present at the bus stop, Center School must be notified prior to dismissal that a responsible person is authorized to receive the child off the bus. If no parent, authorized adult or older sibling is at the bus stop, children will be transported back to their home schools.

Second Grade
Parents are highly recommended to be present at the bus stop, however, not required. If you normally are present at the stop and are not able to be present, then a call to All-Star Transportation is requested.

Third-Fourth Grades
Parents are not required to be present at the bus stop. If you normally are present at the stop and are not able to be present, then a call to All-Star Transportation is requested.

If the student is going to a stop other than his/her regular stop, a “blue note” must be filled out and sent to the school for a pass to be issued. For students in grades 8 through 12, a note can be provided, but it must be signed by a school office staff member.

All-Star’s goal is to never leave a young student at a stop without a parent or guardian present. If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call All-Star Transportation at 203-775-1545.

Here are some safety tips for parents to keep in mind.

Parents wanting a different stop for their children or transportation to child care must put their requests in writing. Forms are available here.

If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call All-Star Transportation at 203-775-1545.

The school bus is an extension of the classroom and students are expected to maintain behavior acceptable in a classroom setting. With that in mind, here are some important rules:
• Sit safely on the seat.
• Use a soft voice.
• Obey the bus driver.
• Keep hands and feet to yourself.

At the Bus Stop:
1. Always think, think, think about safety.
2. Arrive early at the bus stop, so you won’t have to rush.
3. Look carefully before crossing roads and driveways.
4. Watch out for cars and trucks. BE ALERT.
5. At the stop, stay off the road.
6. Respect the property of others.

Boarding the School Bus:
1. Always think, think, think about safety.
2. When you see the school bus coming. Line up without pushing, two big steps (10 feet) away from the curb.
3. Always wait for the bus to STOP and for the driver to nod his/her head before moving toward the bus.
4. Hold the handrail while you get on the bus. Go directly to your seat.

Safely Riding the School Bus:
1. Sit down and stay seated (so you don’t fall down and get hurt).
2. Keep your feet in front of you so no one trips.
3. Keep all of your belongings and all of yourself safely inside the school bus.
4. Don’t eat or drink on the bus. Many children are allergic.
5. Don’t throw anything on the bus.
6. Be courteous and speak softly so the driver can do his/her job.
7. Keep aisles clear at all times.
8. Obey the bus driver.

Safely Unloading the School Bus:
1. Don’t stand until the bus has come to a complete stop.
2. Use the handrail while getting out of the bus.
3. If you have to cross the street, walk along the sidewalk ten steps past the front of the bus and wait for the driver.
4. Make sure the bus driver sees you.
5. Then, walk out as far as the bus is wide.
6. Stop, listen and look both ways. BE ALERT TO TRAFFIC.
7. Watch for the bus driver to nod his/her head indicating it is safe to cross the street.
8. Don’t stop or turn back for anything!
9. Never walk behind the bus.
10. Know the school bus danger zones.

When kindergarten children are unloaded it is expected that a parent or designee will meet them at the stop. When an adult is not present, kindergarten and first grade children will be returned to school for immediate pickup.

If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected] or call All-Star Transportation at 203-775-1545.