General Response Protocol (GRP)-Jan 14,2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:55:00 +0000

January 14th, 2013

Dear Parents,

I am writing to inform you that our school will be implementing protocols that will focus on emergency preparedness in all NYC Public Schools.

Every school currently has procedures for emergencies. Drills are conducted throughout the year to prepare our staff and students, and make improvements in emergency planning. Under the new General Response Protocol (GRP), every school will be conducting drills designed to help prepare all school communities for three different types of response to emergencies that may occur: evacuation, shelter-in, and lockdown.

Training has begun in many schools and will continue for staff and students throughout the school year. This training is designed to be age appropriate and to ensure that students understand the importance of these drills without causing unnecessary alarm. Please review the General Response Protocols that have been given to all students, and discuss these procedures with your child.

You are encouraged to take advantage of the many resources that are available to keep families informed if there is an emergency at a school. All families are reminded to update the Emergency Contact Cards that are on file in our main office. This includes providing information indicating phone numbers, and the names of adults to whom the school may release children in an emergency. Families are also encouraged to register with Notify NYC (https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/) to receive information about emergency events, and call 311 for additional information about a school during an emergency.

Sincerely,

Linda Siegmund, Principal

Safety and Security (December 17, 2012)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Dear friends and families

We hope this letter finds you and your family well. As we face the tragedy that occured at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown Conn., we are charged with questions that have no answers. There are no words that express our deepest sympathy.

Perhaps some children will have questions about the event. Here are a few suggestions that may help them understand their emotions:

Limit exposure to the media.
Listen to your children and allow them to express thier feelings.
Give your child an outlet, such as writing a poem, song or draw a picture.

We have protocols to ensure that your child is safe. We will be revisiting these protocols with all members of our community.

The staff and faculty will be available to any student who may need to express their feelings.

Please update or return the blue cards sent out earlier this year. These blue cards give us the most updated information on parental contact and procedures in case of an emergency.

The administrative team is here to answer any questions or concerns.

May you have a peaceful winter break.

MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

General Response Protocol (GRP)-Jan 14,2013

Safety and Security (December 17, 2012)