Tips for Parents and Teachers Following School/Community Crisis

Parent(s), Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for the parents who lost their children in the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. I can't imagine how they are coping with the loss. I want to do my best to reassure you that New Berlin, just like every other elementary school in Duval County does have a Crisis Plan in place. Along with the support of the district, we have immediately began to work to out additional measures and precautions to keep our school and all those in the school as safe as possible. Unfortunately, we can no longer have an open campus. All outside doors will remain locked as they have been in the past and we will now keep the front door locked. All visitors will now have to be let in the front door; we are asking all parents and visitors to enter through the front door and to sign in at the front desk. Our front desk staff is ready to handle this. We did receive word that the increased school police presence will be at each elementary school on a daily basis. Below is a PDF file that has tips on what to say to your child after a school crisis. Now that school is back in session your child may need reassurance that school is safe. If you have any questions about our safety plan, please contact the school.



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