Dear faculty, staff, students and families,
Like you, I am heartbroken about the loss of lives at an elementary school in Uvalde, TX. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who are coping with the devastating loss. Sadly, the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas is only the latest in a series of such violence.
In D87, we are committed to providing a welcoming, safe learning environment for every student. Our faculty and staff are intentional in their work to engage with students and meet the social emotional needs of each student. We provide social emotional supports that include:
The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. We remain vigilant and have procedures and protocols in building systems that ensure proactive measures.
We work closely with local fire departments and law enforcement to prepare for emergencies and practice our safety procedures with students and staff. We continue to research best systems and practices for campus safety.
We maintain a comprehensive crisis plan, which addresses a variety of emergency situations. Precautions and safety measures include but are not limited to:
The expression “see something, say something” continues to be critically important. If students or adults know about a threat of violence or other danger, it’s critical that they tell a trusted adult, including local law enforcement. Our students, staff and families have been vigilant in reporting concerns and we appreciate the information and communication as we all work together to support school safety. Also, check out Safe 2 Help for ways to get help, resources and links. Contact Safe 2 Help:
For guidance on talking with young people following a tragedy, please review the article at this link from the National Association of School Psychologists.
In response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde Texas, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, educators, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings and find ways to cope together. These resources are linked below. Note: some of the pages linked take a few extra seconds to load:
We are committed to working with our students, staff and families to protect the safety and welfare of our students and staff.
David F. Larson, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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