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A word from our Administration Team......
December 16, 2012
Dear Parents and Students,
I know that you all join with me during this
holiday season in thoughtful reflection and prayer for the
families impacted by the tragedy that unfolded in Connecticut on
Friday. Although the senseless act of violence is far from our
Barber community, it has certainly given us reason not only to
hold our children and families a little tighter in our hearts,
but also to reflect on our own measures to ensure safety in our
school. Please know that it is a commitment
we take personally to keep your children safe from harm while at
school each day. I hope you will find the information below
reassuring in regard to safety precautions at Barber:
1. All exterior doors remain locked during
school hours.
2. We have a detailed emergency plan that
teachers have been trained to implement, and we annually run
practice drills.
3. We have safety radios and security cameras
that allow us to be vigilant in monitoring the hallways and the
main entrance.
4. Our staff is well trained and diligent in
monitoring hallways and reporting concerns to prevent
emergencies.
5. We have certified and trained campus
police officer(s) who monitor and support our school.
6. We have a close partnership with the
Acworth Police Department which has reached out to us to pledge
their commitment to safety. Below is a
statement from Chief Dennard:
"If you need anything from our agency, or
have any ideas that may help us to serve you better do not
hesitate to reach out. If you observe anything that just does
not feel right (let alone suspicious) call us. We are here for
you and want to be a partner every step of the way as you
continue to educate and protect our students."
You can also help us by contacting the school
if you become aware of any threat to the safety of our school
environment. Additionally, you can support
our safety protocol by always stopping in the front office to
sign in, wearing a visitor's badge at all times while in the
building, visiting only the areas you have indicated, and at all
times exhibiting actions and words that contribute to a safe
climate.
As always, thank you for your continued
support. We are grateful for the parental
involvement that makes Barber Middle School
an exemplary school.
Lisa O. Williams, Ph.D.
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