Kent School District
September 7, 2018
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First Kentlake Fire Drill A Success
Students and staff learned about and demonstrated emergency preparedness during their first fire drill of the school year.
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Update Emergency Contact Info
Update your emergency contact information in
Skyward Family Access. Call your school office if you are unable to login.
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Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS):
Supporting Students to Safely Start School
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The best way to keep our schools safe is having all kids feel successful and connected. The structure set up through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) creates an environment where staff are working with students to meet their individual academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs.
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Image from the SWIFT Center.
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Signs of MTSS in your school
- Schools have five or fewer behavior expectations (example: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe).
- Students are taught expectations for routines (such as walking in the halls). The teacher will spend the first few days of school teaching routines and modeling expectations.
- Expectations are visible. There are visual cues to remind students of routines and expectations (example: a sign pointing out voice levels in the hallway).
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Getting to and From School Safely:
Tips for Walkers, Bus Riders, and Drivers
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When school is in session, all students, families, and drivers are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings and obey traffic signals and crossing guards as they travel to and from school.
Tips for students walking to school or the bus stop
- Plan and practice a safe walking route. If possible, choose the most direct way with the fewest street crossings and intersections with traffic controls.
- Wear reflective clothing and bright colors.
- Walk with a friend or group of friends whenever possible.
- Stay on the walking route avoiding shortcuts or unplanned stops.
- Stop at the curb and look left, right, and left again before crossing.
- When crossing, walk, do not run, and keep an eye out for turning vehicles.
- Walk with a friend staying on the walking route approved by parents/guardians.
- If there is no sidewalk, stay as far away from the roadway as possible.
Tips for students taking the bus
- Create a backup plan for getting to school if the bus is missed. Know who to contact if something unplanned happens.
- Arrive at the bus stop five minutes early.
- Stay out of the street and wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching it.
- If you have to cross the road, walk in front of the bus and remember to: 1) Look at the driver. You should always see the driver. 2) Make sure the driver sees you. 3) Wait for the driver to signal to you when it is safe to cross. 4) To be sure it is safe, look left, right, and left again before crossing.
- Board the bus in a single-file line using handrails.
- Remain seated facing forward with your head, hands, and arms inside the bus at all times.
- Keep aisles clear by holding all personal items in your lap. Items that cannot be held on your lap will not be transported on the bus.
Tips for drivers
- Slow down and be alert to the actions of pedestrians and other drivers.
- Pay attention to and abide by the speed limit, which in school zones is 20 miles per hour.
- Be alert for children in school zones.
- Never pass a school bus or vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
- Drop off and pick up students as close to school as possible. Check with your school for specific guidelines.
- Reduce traffic congestion and keep children visible. Do not double-park, stop in crosswalks, or interfere with school buses in the bus loading area of a school.
- Know when to stop for school busses.
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This Jenkins Creek student was recognized for demonstrating safe practices during his ride to school. School staff watched as he stopped at the curb, stepped off his bike, waited until it was clear, and carefully walked his bike through the crosswalk. Way to go!
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Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are annual opportunities to learn and practice earthquake safety!
Each year, ShakeOut participants in schools, businesses, non-profits, government agencies, neighborhoods, organizations, and households all across the world practice “Drop, Cover and Hold On” and other aspects of their emergency plans. KSD students and staff participate in the Great ShakeOut as part of the emergency preparedness plan for district safety.
The goal of ShakeOut is to encourage people and organizations to be prepared to survive and to recover quickly when the next big earthquake happens.
The 2018 International ShakeOut Day is October 18, with most people participating at 10:18 a.m. local time (10:18 on 10/18).
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All school guests and volunteers are required to register in the office and
wear a nametag. This is necessary to promote safe and secure school environments. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Resources for Dealing with Trauma, Tragedy and Loss
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