Words to Parents

 
Welcome to St. Christopher School where adults and students are 
"Making a Difference for Others" ! 

When home and school work as partners, great things happen.  

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The following was information presented at a meeting for parents about 
Safety and Security at St. Chrsitopher School.

MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
NOVEMBER 15, 2006

STUDENT SAFETY & SCHOOL SECURITY


I.What do we do to ensure a Safe Environment
  a.All staff and volunteers receive training; pass criminal clearances 
  b.Protecting God's Children lessons
  c.Locked doors; Surveillance cameras
  d.Visitor policy
  e.Arrival/Dismissal/Absentee policies and guidelines
  f.Emergency phone numbers 

II.Archdiocesan Crisis Management Plan
  a.Assault 
  b.Fire
  c.Lock Down 
  d.Medical Emergency
  e.Evacuation - Walking
  f.Shelter In Place
  g.Evacuation - Transportation.

III.School plans are in-process
  a.Faculty will be informed/trained
  b.Students will be taught drill procedures
  c.Drills and practices will take place

IV.Technology
  a.Security /blocks - School and Home
  b.Internet - My Space

V.In-house - Education
  a.What parents and students need to know - What policy the school is 
mandated to follow
  b.Confidentiality
  c.Jeremiah



EMERGENCY PROCEDURES


IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WHERE YOU NEED TO PICK-UP YOUR CHILD:
„«	Come to the main office and give the office staff your name and 
remain in the lobby
„«	Office personnel will contact your childˇ¦s homeroom and have the 
child come to the office
„«	Emergency numbers which you have provided will be used to make 
contact 


IN CASE OF A LOCK DOWN (Biological or Chemical incident))  
ALSO SHELTER IN PLACE„«	No one would be permitted to enter or exit the 
building as opening doors could jeopardize the safety of the students and 
school personnel
„«	Pick-up would take place when the local authorities determine the 
area to be safe


SHOULD THE NATURE OF THE CRISIS BE SUCH THAT THE CHILDREN WOULD NEED TO BE 
MOVED FROM OUR SCHOOL TO ANOTHER FACILTY, PLEASE LISTEN TO THE RADIO/WATCH 
TV TO LEARN DETAILS.  PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WITH COMLEY SCHOOL 
AND OTHER NEARBY HIGH SCHOOLS.  THE ONE TO BE USED WOULD BE DETERMINED BY 
THE TYPE OF CRISIS TAKING PLACE.


Questions and comments may be addressed by note, phone, or e-mail to either 
Mrs. Kilbride or Mrs. Tremper.
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HARCOURT MATH is our new Math program in Kindergarten through grade 4.  
Check out the Harcourt web site to see some great activities for your child 
to try. (Go to http://www.harcourt.com then click on Math, etc.) If you are 
asked for a password, just type in one of the author's name from your 
child's Math book. So far the teachers and the students are enjoying the new 
books and supplementary materials.

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~October is Fire Prevention Month. My Dad was a Fire Chief by profession, 
so this week is always a special one to me- because it is to him.   
Following are a few good tips to go over with your children.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK 

Here are some of the ABC's of fire safety:

Know how many smoke detectors are in your home 
Have a fire escape plan and practice it often 
Know two ways out of every room in your home 
STOP, DROP, and ROLL if your clothes catch fire 
Matches are NOT toys 
Learn how to dial 911 to report a fire 
Crawl low UNDER smoke to get out in a fire 
Keep away from hot things that can burn you 
Unplug small appliances when not in use, and, 
Visit a fire station to learn how firefighters HELP YOU!!!! 

NCEA Newsletter, Sept. 30, 2004


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