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The Family Newsletter for School District 62
Download Fall 2009 Issue:
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Students' homes and classrooms are the focal points of their learning experiences—from kindergarten through high school. Parents who work with teachers and students are critical partners in helping their child achieve success.
Parents set the example and the tone for their child's approach to education. When parents are engaged, interested and supportive in their child's learning, the child is more likely to succeed.
Bridging the divide between what is learned in the classroom to how it is relevant in day-to-day life is a critical role for parents. It brings meaning to their child's learning experience.
Parents can make learning real and ensure that students understand the importance of achieving.
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Parent Resources
Don’t Hang Up!
Recently during an AlertNow message about a soft lockdown at three D62 schools, numerous parents hung-up and hit redial.
It is very important when receiving an AlertNow general announcement that parents listen to the entire message. Normally, general announcements are scheduled for evening hours. As all of you know, several communities close to Des Plaines were under hard lockdown due to an escaped prisoner, who was eventually captured. In an effort to keep parents informed that the District was aware of the situation, and that students were safe, we sent out the mid-afternoon call.
General announcements will reach only one phone number that you identify and your email address. We also learned that the message was sent in several languages to some households. Please check with your school secretary to review and revise your child’s contact and language information.
For more information regarding AlertNow announcements, please click on the AlertNow logo located in the lower right column on this page.
Keeping Our Children Safe
Back to School is an important day for our students and families. Sadly, it’s also an important day for Stranger Dangers. Recently, the district learned of two incidents that occurred in a neighboring community. Attempts were made to lure children into vehicles. Both incidents occurred near Touhy, west of Harlem, and targeted young boys leaving football practice. District 62 is working with our School Resource Officer and staff to ensure that our schools are safe. Meanwhile, we would like to remind all parents to discuss the following safety precautions with your children:
- Children should not approach motor vehicles carrying strangers asking for directions. Adults don't need directions from children!
- Set up a code word with your children in the event of an emergency. A friend may have to pick up your child/children somewhere other than school and you need a plan. Your child should know the code word and understand the importance. Your child should be prepared to respond to anyone who knows the code word. Make the word meaningful to your family so a real Stranger Danger would not be able to figure it out.
- If a stranger does approach your child, tell them to remember the license plate number of the motor vehicle and to report this information to you immediately. Don't assume it was nothing and discount what your child has to tell you. Call your local police and report any suspicious activity.
- Teach your child to use the telephone and how to call for the police-911. It may help save a life one day-nab a Stranger Danger-catch a Burglar?
- Children need to know that Stranger Dangers sometimes claim to be the police. If a police officer needs to speak with your child, in the majority of cases, the police officer will be in a fully marked squad car with the name of your local community displayed and the officer will be in uniform. The police are aware of these types of encounters and will understand if a child may not want to speak with the officer for obvious reasons, especially if the officer is in an unmarked car and is in civilian clothing.
- With the heavy volume of traffic, numerous roads and expressways that link major cities urban communities, Stranger Dangers can easily avoid detection in just a few minutes by exiting the area on one of these major roadways. Stranger Dangers travel away from their homes and will pick a new town each day and may even travel a few communities in just one day.
Thank your for partnering with our school. We share the desire to keep all children safe, and we will continue to keep you informed. Please contact us should you have any questions or concerns.
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