November News<\/p>\n
Daylight hours are decreasing and soon our students will be walking to and from\u00c2\u00a0school in the dark. It is always a good time to remind your children about safety.\u00c2\u00a0Each year in ASD there are a handful of students who report being approached by\u00c2\u00a0strangers. Oftentimes, these strangers have good intentions. They may be offering a\u00c2\u00a0ride in sub-zero weather, helping with a heavy backpack or just trying to strike up a\u00c2\u00a0conversation. Although these instances are intended to be friendly, they aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t\u00c2\u00a0realizing how dangerous the situation could become.<\/p>\n
Safety is a top priority for our students. Children should be told, and told often, that\u00c2\u00a0they should never accept rides or assistance from strangers. Please talk to your child\u00c2\u00a0about stranger danger, safe places to wait for rides from school and other information\u00c2\u00a0specific to your situation.<\/p>\n
Also, make sure your children know what to do if they get scared. They should\u00c2\u00a0immediately run away from the situation, find a safe place and tell a trusted adult.\u00c2\u00a0This information should also be reported to the school principal. We will notify\u00c2\u00a0authorities and, if necessary, our School Resource Officers will follow up and work to\u00c2\u00a0ensure our students are safe before, during and after school.<\/p>\n