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School Safety Drills - Month of October
Each month, North Middle School practices state-required safety drills so students know exactly what to do in an emergency before one ever happens. This month, our drills will be: Fire (Evacuate) and Lockdown. Below are the details for this drill, and you'll get a similar notice at the start of each month covering that month's drills.
What: Fire Drill (Evacuate)
Who: ALL North Middle School students and staff
When: Week of October 12th
Why: Student emergency preparedness, and required under Wisconsin Statute 118.07
Duration: To minimize disruption to learning, fire drills only take between 5-10 minutes
Announcements: None - Strobe lights and fire alarm will sound
What: Lockdown
Who: ALL North Middle School students and staff
When: Week of October 19th
Why: Student emergency preparedness, and required under Wisconsin Statute 118.07.
Duration: This drill takes a little longer due to student attendance being taken in their classrooms. Total time will be approximately 15-20 minutes.
Announcements: “This is a drill. Lockdown. Locks, Lights, Out of Sight. This is a drill. Lockdown. Locks, Lights, Out of Sight.”
Parents - A lockdown drill is the time when we face the unfortunate reality that school violence is possible. Practicing drills, and lockdowns especially, can cause trauma if done incorrectly, or insensitively to student needs. We are NOT simulating a real school violence threat. We are NOT simulating weapon fire, surprise actors, or sensory props. This is strictly a time to review established best practices to keep our students safe, period.
Contact: For questions or concerns, email Denver Roberts - Dean of Students (robeden@sdmfschools.org)
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