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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Murch principal sent this out today which i thought was helpful when talking to your kids.

We are asking that you speak with your child to reinforce the following:

1. Under no circumstance should a child ever get into a car unless that child has already received previous permission by a parent--no exceptions. Even if that person is an acquaintance.
2. Stay away from any unknown person who tries to engage in conversation. Similarly, stay away from unknown vehicles. No need to be polite, or help people you don't know. Safety trumps politeness.
3. Understand that a predator is going to be friendly and outgoing. 
3. No shortcuts. Stay on your route, and have safe-stops along the way in case of emergency (a store, local business, etc.).
4. There is safety in numbers. Use the buddy system whenever possible. You're less likely to be victimized when traveling with a family member or friend. And, if approached, one child may be able to remind the other of what NOT to do.
5. If you're being followed or feel unsafe in anyway, cross the street, go in the opposite direction. If grabbed: MAKE A SCENE. Don't worry about being embarrassed! Yell, kick, scream, call attention to yourself. You can scare off the perpetrator.
6. Stay alert. No walking with headphones on, no texting or talking on the phone. A distracted child is an easier target.
7. Immediately report anything that seems suspicious or unusual to a trusted adult.[/quote]

Yes, Helpful, but I wish the email alerting folks to the attempted kidnapping had been sent out sooner - before kids might have already been walking to schoo this morning. [/quote]

Well, if you have kids at Deal - they were awesome at providing updates yesterday afternoon/evening.    I have kids at both and thought it was just as critical for Murch given the bus stop.  Surprised Murch's email wasn't out sooner.

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The Murch email went out this morning.  Also there are always adults at the Murch buses.  [/quote]

The email didn’t go out until 830 this morning. After walkers would have been well on their way.  I know several kids who walk by themselves. I am glad an email was sent and the tips are ready, but I think it should have gone out sooner before the kids started their walks to school.  And just because adults are around (presumably Davenport is also busy at that time( does not mean things will always be a-okay n[/quote]

The PP claiming the Murch email went out this morning is probably on the HSA  -I don't really care but compared to the communication from Deal - lacking :)[/quote]

I received  informative emails on this subject from Deal.  Maybe check with welcome center if you aren't receiving messages.[/quote]

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