I know that we
are all concerned and upset about the horrible events that occurred at Sandy
Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14th. In no way can words adequately describe what
that community is feeling at this time, and I know all of our thoughts and
prayers are with them as they grieve their losses. I do want you to know that we are taking
precautions, increasing security measures, and reviewing our safety plans to do
everything we can to protect your child.
Today, I talked
with every class about safety procedures at Rock Mills. We discussed our safety drills – including
our “lock down” procedures, and our faculty is reviewing our school safety plan
this afternoon in a faculty meeting.
Also during this week, Mr. Kirby, Randolph County Superintendent, has
requested additional sheriff deputies for school patrol. The presence of these deputies is welcome,
and the students know that they are here with us practicing our safety procedures.
One change that
you may notice immediately will be our locked exterior doors. All doors exiting to the outside will be kept
locked. The front doors will be open
only from 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. each morning and from 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. each
afternoon. You are, as always, welcome
to visit our school; however, if you come after 7:30 a.m. and before 2:00 p.m.
you will need to be let in the front doors.
I appreciate your cooperation in this matter, and while I know that it
may be of slight inconvenience to us, nothing compares to the safety of our children.
I am always
available to you if you have any questions or concerns. You may also e-mail me: jbraden@randolph.k12.al.us, and to further
increase communication, I will begin utilizing a school Twitter account, as
well as continuing my blog, http://rockmillsjhsnews.blogspot.com. I will send out further information once the
Twitter account is set up and working.
Thank you for your help and cooperation in
ensuring the safety of our children.
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