Lock Down Drill

I am sure you will get some sort of message from Mr. O'Shea, if you have not already.  I am writing to let you know the kids did well with the lock down drill today.  They went immediately to the corner of the room where they were supposed to go.  We even had one student who was in the bathroom and went to the nearest room, exactly as I have instructed the children.  I was very impressed with the composure of the student.

We spent about 5 minutes after the drill discussing what went well and what needed to be done better next time.  They realized they needed to move a chair to make a little more room, and I requested that they needed to be a little quieter.  Other than that they did what they were supposed to do.

Nobody seemed upset and I told them we practice this because we need to keep each other safe and I take that responsibility very seriously.  I would want someone to take care of my children and I promise you, I will take care of them as if they were my own.  I reminded them that I do not demand silence during a safety drill because I am mean, it is because I need to hear what is going on to keep them safe.

They are painting now and getting ready to go to lunch.

Sincerely, 

Jason Joyce