The current measles outbreak in Clark County, Washington, raises questions about what parents should know to keep their children safe, and what their school will do if a case of measles is confirmed at their site. Follow this link to read more.
Hello parents,
I am a counselor here at SES and realize how difficult it can be to raise a kid these days. I will be sharing articles from time to time and hope you find them helpful.
Today I’d like to share, As “Fortnite” Blows Up, Parents Need to Up Their Game. A new survey confirms what most parents already know: Kids are going crazy for “Fortnite.” Here are some practical tips to manage it.
~Ashley Bevan, SES counselor
How will you reunite with your family immediately following a disaster? Do all the members of your family know the plan? Developing a communication and reunification plan starts with conversations and involves relationships with those around us. Creating bonds within the community and sharing in the responsibility of preparedness makes the work less daunting and more fun and makes us more resilient as a whole. SES Safety and Resilience Committee is hosting a reunification workshop Wednesday October 3 and a school-wide reunification drill on Wednesday October 10.
Workshops: THIS WEEK October 3, 9-9:45 am in the cafeteria
5:30-6:15 pm in the maker-space (go through the library and take a right)
Drill: Wednesday, October 10, 2:30 pm
Find documents and resources here
A letter from the Atkinson principal:
Dear Atkinson Community,
I want to inform you about an incident that happened Thursday, September 20. A male student reported that a man approached him yesterday as he was leaving school. The man told the student that his dad authorized him to pick up the student from school. The student returned to school safely when the man was unable to repeat the safe word that the family had established. The student did not ask for staff assistance and left the building with his older sister. The man is described as wearing a black hat turned backward, sunglasses, a black jacket with the word “Dude” on it, and dark ripped jeans. The man is of average build and approximately six feet tall.
Parents, please take time to review the following safety tips with your student(s).
Always have your child walk with others.
Travel on busy streets where you may get help if needed
Do not cut through parks, fields, or other deserted areas
Know where your child is at all times
Remind students to never take money from a stranger
Do not let your child go alone into public restrooms in parks or stores.
Walk away from a stranger no matter what the stranger says to you.
Create a Code Word to use with your student, so they will know when a message is from you.
If someone keeps following you, SCREAM LOUDLY AND RUN AWAY.
If you see people around you participating in any activity that seems dangerous, suspicious or out of the ordinary, please call Portland Police at 911 first, then the school office, or PPS Security Services at 503-916-3000.
Sincerely,
Brenda Fox
Principal, Atkinson Elementary School
