2016 Winter Five Star Journal

Safety & Security
Parent tips for school emergencies
Stay informed –
School district personnel will provide information as soon as possible.
Keep your contact information up-to-date by talking with your
school’s front office.
Stay home –
By arriving at the school during an emergency you may be endangering
yourself or your child. Parents are advised to stay home and
await further instruction.
Be ready –
If you need to meet your child at the school or a new location, you’ll
be informed of when and where in a timely manner. Please bring a
photo ID and be patient in the process.
Hold off on calling or texting your student -
During a crisis, parents should NOT call or text a student’s cell phone
unless you’ve heard from them first or been informed it’s safe to
contact. You may be placing your child at risk during a lockdown or
lockout.
Make a plan -
Talk to your children about school safety. Review as a family how
you will communicate, where you will go and safety steps during
an emergency.
For more parent tips, including how to talk with your child after a crisis, visit
www.adams12.org/safety. •
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