As a school today, we practiced a lock down drill. This is part of our safety plan procedures. This is an opportunity for us to make sure everyone is clear and efficient on lock down procedures. When we place the school in a lock down drill, we clearly communicate that it is a drill. Afterwards, teachers debrief with their students. We also debrief with the safety committee as a way to review how everyone employed the practices. We will practice this drill at least two more times prior to the end of the school year. I'm including some talking points that can be used with students. You may want to use these talking points if your child brings up today's drill. Additionally, we will not give any specifics about some of our safety procedures, but if you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact me.
Lock down talking points with students:
1. Code Red (lockdown) means that Ms. Newton and Mr. Thomas need us all in our rooms and quiet so they know where everyone is.
2. Think of a red traffic light. It means we stop what we are doing so your teaches can check on you and the administrators can check on the whole school.
3. If you are in the hallway or bathroom, a teacher will bring you to the nearest classroom.
4. Just like in a fire drill, we need to be silent so we can hear directions.
As I was about to send this message, our fire alarm went off during lunch time and we had to exit the building. Some students did not have their jackets or umbrellas during this time. We ensured that we got classes back inside as quickly as possible. The entire process took no more than three minutes.
As always, let us know if you have further questions.
Karen T. Newton, Principal
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