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[quote=Anonymous]Our FCPS elementary school had its first lockdown drill of the year last week.  My first-grader came home freaked out, talking on about "people with guns" and asking if they came to schools in Virginia. Since I had no idea the drill was that day, I wasn't well prepared to address her questions.

Later on, I did contact the teacher who was able to explain to me the language they used to discuss it with the children, which I borrowed in further discussions with my child.  But I'm sort of annoyed the school didn't at least tell us they were doing this and share some tips about talking about it with small children.  My friends (including teachers) in other states have told me their schools always notify parents ahead of time, because it's scary for young kids.  FCPS constantly is sending home "warnings" about the family life lessons our kids will get each year, which I couldn't care less about, but then they just leave us in the dark about discussions over gun violence.  Am I totally off-base here? Did any of you receive news prior to the first lockdown drill?[/quote]

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