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[quote=Anonymous]Here is the principal's response, posted to the Eastern listserv:
 
Eastern MS Community,
We are very aware of the recent concerns regarding negative behaviors demonstrated by our students in the nearby neighborhoods after school. The behaviors that have been reported include: profanity, vandalism, disrespect, fighting, and verbal threats.
In response to these reports we have done the following:
- Collaborated wiht MCPD to identify those responsible for vandalism.
- Included reminders of behavior expectations for students both on and off school grounds. These reminders will be repeated at the end of the day.
- Identified the students that were involved (as many as possible).
- Contacted MCPS security staff.
- The cluster security supervisor, Mr. Boatman, visited Eastern this morning to address the students that were fighting.
- Parents have been contacted.
- Consequences have been put in place for students as appropriate.
This afternoon
- An officer from the MCPD and Mr. Boatman will be at Eastern to meet with those students that we know to be involved in the negative behaviors in the neighborhood.
- School staff will monitor student behavior and travel at dismissal
I understand and agree that the behaviors that have been reported are frustrating and unacceptable. EMS has always tried to be a collaborative and positive neighbor. When we are aware of potential off-campus concerns we alert the local authorities immediately. When we are alerted to off-campus concerns (after the fact) we respond as best we can utilizing all resources available to us. We will continue to do all that we can to be a positive part of the community.
I hope that the behavior of a few does not overshadow the positive work that happens at Eastern on a daily basis. Overwhelmingly our 880 students are exceptional kids that do the right thing every day. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time via email at casey_b_crouse@mcpsmd.org or via phone at 301-650-6650.
Casey Crouse
Proud Eastern Principal
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