[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Talking Circle Alum School Safety Update from Dr. Lesli Myers, ICSD

[Ari Evergreen]

Hi all,

I know this forward isn't about sharing, but I care about all of you and hope you and your families will stay safe, so please forgive my cross-posting... and feel free to pass this on.

Thanks and peace,
Ari

--
Ari Moore Evergreen - ari at shirari.com
http://shirari.com

"When individuals join in a cooperative venture, the power generated far exceeds what they could have accomplished acting individually."
- Buckminster Fuller

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> From: "Michelle Courtney Berry" <michelle at consultcourtney.com>
> Date: December 19, 2011 5:14:53 PM EST
> To: "Michelle Courtney Berry" <michelle at consultcourtney.com>
> Subject: Talking Circle Alum School Safety Update from Dr. Lesli Myers, ICSD
> Reply-To: michelle at consultcourtney.com
> 
> This letter was published in today’s “ICSD Insider” (www.superintendentblog.wordpress.com). It was sent to all-staff at ICSD. Please share with lists as you deem appropriate.
> 
> December 19, 2011
> 
> SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE
> From Dr. Lesli Myers, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
> 
> Dear Parents, Guardians, Caregivers and Families,
> 
> Please know that safety for our students is our number one priority at the Ithaca City School District. With this in mind, we plan on holding a joint meeting with area law enforcement representatives on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. A location will be determined, but please hold this important date in your calendars.
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> As you may know, the district is working closely with the Ithaca Police Department (IPD) regarding  one child abduction attempt last week in downtown Ithaca in the area of 1st and Madison Streets. We will continue supporting local law enforcement agencies in their work to ensure the safety of our children.  Another incident that took place at the bus stop in the area of Cleveland Ave has been solved following an investigation by Ithaca Police.   It has been determined that the driver of the tan vehicle is a parental acquaintance and no crime or attempted crime took place. The previous incident is still under investigation.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Ithaca Police at 607-272-3245 or 607-272-9973.
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> The Ithaca Police Department also encourages parents to talk to their children about “stranger danger” and personal safety, in age-appropriate ways.
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> One site that I found of particular help in talking to youth about “stranger danger” is from Kidpower (www.kidpower.org) and it includes very important tips to on how to talk to children and provides great information. Please check out: http://www.kidpower.org/resources/articles/safety-tips-kidnapping.html and learn more about how to avoid abduction and/or seek help when approached by individuals that our children do not know.
>  
> I also found this site to be of assistance:  the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org
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> If you have questions about child safety and tips from our local experts, you may also call the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office at 257-1345.
>  
> 
> Also, please know that I’m here to listen and help. Please e-mail or call with questions or concerns. My phone number is:  (607) 274-2251 and my e-mail address is: lmyers3 at icsd.k12.ny.us
> 
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> 
> Respectfully,
> 
> Dr. Lesli Myers
> Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, ICSD
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