Tuesday, March 8

Important NYS memo concerning DASA
Available Guidance and Resources to Combat Harassment, Bullying and Discrimination in Schools in Light of Recent Immigration-related Actions


Lockdown procedures
I have made a change to the lock down document (click the title). Please check the points of what to do in the execute lockdown section.  We're working on an easy way to help you get windows covered in case of a lockdown.

In addition to the PA call of "lockdown," we're going to try a special tone through the PA system so that folks in the gym or tech classes can have better notice of the lockdown. I will demonstrate this over the PA system in the near future. When we do it, the tone would last approximately 20 to 25 seconds.

FYI: I will do at least one "mini lockdown" drill where we will lock down something like the lower cafeteria during lunch. This will be a worthwhile exercise, and it will not inconvenience too many people.

PD file
Missy will be putting in your wellness choices this morning.

BOCES PD event on 3/17


Articles

Good article courtesy of Brooke Habberfield
Its an article about a student who hid her heroin use from her parents and the school. it appears the Opioid epidemic isn't going away anytime soon, so here is some info that may help you personally or professionally, while being around teens/young adults. Thanks Brooke

Tech and content team up in K12
Schools that set educators loose on digital playground allows districts to move beyond textbooks

Community Garden Article
This article was in the Finger Lakes Times recently.