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In order to meet the requirements of the
Amended Code of Virginia 22.1-137.2, lockdown drills must be conducted at least
four times each school year. This week our students and staff will take
part in the last of the four annual “Lockdown Drills” for this school
year. A real “lockdown” procedure is initiated in the rare event a high
risk incident (involving weapons, stranger intrusion, etc.) occurs in the
school, on school property or in the vicinity of the school that could endanger
the safety of the students and staff.
A lockdown requires that all students
and staff remain in classrooms or other designated secure locations that are
away from danger and that minimize access and visibility. During the
drill, signs will be posted on the entrance doors indicating the school is in
lockdown. No one will be allowed into the school at this time.
Please take this into consideration if you visit the school and find the signs
posted.
The safety of our students and staff at
Colin Powell Elementary School is a top priority and the drill will help ensure
that we are able to successfully manage crisis situations at the school.
Please note that this drill is for practice purposes only. Please do not
hesitate to contact Jamie Luerssen, principal, at jamie.luerssen@fcps.edu should you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your
understanding and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Jamie
Luerssen
Principal
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