My child's name in on a KILL list

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am one of the APS parents who reached out directly to ACPD about this and sent the link to the thread. Here is the response I received on Saturday:

"I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I want you to know that we worked with the school and the students’ parents to ensure that no children were in danger and to ensure that the young man received the services he needed. We appreciate concerned parents and citizens bringing things of concern to our attention."

Regardless, hopefully someone is keeping a very close watch on this boy. His backpack should be checked everyday before entering the school.

[Anonymous]

It's just amazing to me, the number of people who look the other way. Most of the time, people ignore the signs. In this case, a child who is so upset that they create a kill list and also threaten to bring a gun to school are already showing warning signs. This is the proper time for that child to get into counseling and maybe get the help that they need to avoid another national newsworthy violence scenario. Issues like these don't usually resolve themselves peacefully. Children who get to this point usually have some sort of situation that the parents either ignore or don't recognize and they don't take action early to prevent the situation from worsening. This boy-child needs help, NOW. Reporting such incidents to the police will get the child the help he needs and make the parents aware of the situation.

And for those know-it-alls who think they can always spot the warning signs, here's a little test. Tell me, do you pass?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was really unpopular and teased in elementary. I put a note that said "death to you" in the desk of one girl who was tormenting me. Thankfully no one took any of that seriously in the 70s so I ddin't get in trouble. Unfortunatly, no one took bullying seriously either.

And there weren't mass school shootings in the good 'old days either.

I am from that period and realize how different the world is today and how many more people have access to guns/assault rifles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was really unpopular and teased in elementary. I put a note that said "death to you" in the desk of one girl who was tormenting me. Thankfully no one took any of that seriously in the 70s so I ddin't get in trouble. Unfortunatly, no one took bullying seriously either.

And there weren't mass school shootings in the good 'old days either.

I am from that period and realize how different the world is today and how many more people have access to guns/assault rifles.

Are you joking?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_school_shootings_in_the_United_States

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This darn thread has me wondering if I should send my children to school today. Has anyone figured out if this is a legit post, and/or what school this is happening at?

I asked my child (Nottingham) last night if there were any arguments over lunch tables last year, and she didn't recall any. It's pretty pathetic that this poster is not making everyone aware of what school this is. I fear for all the families of APS at the moment...

grow up drama queen

Remember, karma. Be kind. There is no rewind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are the police involved? They would be if I were in your situation.

I have no idea as the school is handling this.

You cannot let the school handle this. They are well-meaning idiots who will sacrifice your DD safety to avoid a public relations scandal. Call the police now.

[Anonymous]

So what school was it? Jamestown?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was really unpopular and teased in elementary. I put a note that said "death to you" in the desk of one girl who was tormenting me. Thankfully no one took any of that seriously in the 70s so I ddin't get in trouble. Unfortunatly, no one took bullying seriously either.

And there weren't mass school shootings in the good 'old days either.

I am from that period and realize how different the world is today and how many more people have access to guns/assault rifles.

My dad took his rifle to school to hunt small game on the way home.
I belonged to a target shooting team at my high school - we had a target range. The school provided the rifles though; I didn't need to bring my own.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully this has all been resolved, police investigated, and child is getting help they need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was really unpopular and teased in elementary. I put a note that said "death to you" in the desk of one girl who was tormenting me. Thankfully no one took any of that seriously in the 70s so I ddin't get in trouble. Unfortunatly, no one took bullying seriously either.

And there weren't mass school shootings in the good 'old days either.

I am from that period and realize how different the world is today and how many more people have access to guns/assault rifles.

Are you joking?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_school_shootings_in_the_United_States

+1. In "the gold old days"(TM) it wasn't that there were no school shootings. It was that there was no Internet and instant world-wide news transmission. News like this often stayed local and did not make it up to national news status. Now, everything down to a school principal with a hang nail becomes national, even international, news thanks to the Internet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hell, let's say her kid IS a mean bully. When she and other children are shot by an upset kid, they become victims. Irregardless of what prompted it, if a child is talking about bringing a gun to school, the police should be notified immediately. The school and parents can all sort out the behavior, but absolutely many more kids than just this group of boys and girls could be impacted.

This.

If you bully someone, killing them is not the answer.

I can't believe that some of you are justifying that fact. What is wrong with you people?

No one justified killing bullies.

You haven't read this entire thread.

I've read the whole thread up to this point and you can believe both that the police should be called and the 'kill list' kid needs to get into some type of treatment yesterday AND believe that it is probably not a great reflection on a kid to have made it onto a 4th grader's kill list.

I agree the possible active shooter is the more important/immediate situation/threat but you should address it at home if your kid is a bully. That isn't justifying the murder of bullies, just making sure your kid knows that being a bully is ALSO (although less) bad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the great schools rating

How many school shootings have taken place in an inner city school with a crappy great schools rating?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am one of the APS parents who reached out directly to ACPD about this and sent the link to the thread. Here is the response I received on Saturday:

"I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I want you to know that we worked with the school and the students’ parents to ensure that no children were in danger and to ensure that the young man received the services he needed. We appreciate concerned parents and citizens bringing things of concern to our attention."

This is probably more scary - the kids is getting what services? Talked to an elementary school guidance counselor once and maybe now and then when the guidance counselor sees the kid says "how are you doing?" And then claims to have "followed up multiple times"

I will be honest - in these situations I think the school and police need to be forced to a higher standard and explain the services being received as well as the safety plan in lace.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are the police involved? They would be if I were in your situation.

I have no idea as the school is handling this.

Not if it were me! Call the police. The kid who made this list should not be on school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am one of the APS parents who reached out directly to ACPD about this and sent the link to the thread. Here is the response I received on Saturday:

"I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. I want you to know that we worked with the school and the students’ parents to ensure that no children were in danger and to ensure that the young man received the services he needed. We appreciate concerned parents and citizens bringing things of concern to our attention."

This is probably more scary - the kids is getting what services? Talked to an elementary school guidance counselor once and maybe now and then when the guidance counselor sees the kid says "how are you doing?" And then claims to have "followed up multiple times"

I will be honest - in these situations I think the school and police need to be forced to a higher standard and explain the services being received as well as the safety plan in lace.

The services being received are none of your business nor would knowing them make any difference to your child's health, safety or well being. You should know your school's safety plans.