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LE ROY PENNYSAVER & NEWS - MARCH 18, 2018 1 Church St. | LeRoy, NY 14482 | 768-2201 | www.lpgraphics. EMBROIDERY MAKES GREAT GIFTS FOR YOUR FAMILY • FRIENDS • ETC. CUSTOMIZED T-SHIRTS • HATS • JACKETS • TOWELS Superintendent's Column Merritt Holly Superintendent of Schools Le Roy Central School District Le Roy Central School Dis- trict Parents/Guardians and School Community - This past Wednesday, March 14, 2018, marks the one month anniversary of the tragedy in Parkland, Florida. We are in a very peculiar time in our count- ty, state, and local area. The senseless shooting at Ma1j01y Stoneman Douglas High School has directly impacted our school systems, children, and adults, while we attempt to navigate a safe learning environment for all students. There have been 18 school shootings since January I, 2018. This is unacceptable for a country that prides itself on being a leader in the world. Ob- viously, these events have not changed human behavior and it is up to us as parents to create change. We all know that change is difficult at many levels in our society and sometimes nearly impossible. The change I am seeking or asking for in our community does not need legis- lative approval or more funding to make it happen. Change has to come through us, the parents and adults in our community. A small parent group reached out to me two weeks ago and asked to meet and dis- cuss how they as parents could provide support to keep our schools safe. On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, a small group of eager parents, local law enforcement, three Le Roy Board of Education members, and district administration met to discuss parental suppmt of school safety initiatives. Here is a very quick summaty of our discussion notes ( created by Laura Williams, parent repre- sentative, and myself): 1. We, as parents, need to be very diligent at ensuring that we are monitoring and keeping up-to-date with our child's social media, online activity, and video games. They are savvy. As techno- logically advanced as we may THINK we are, they are more likely better. To that end, parents will look to pattner with the school district for community­ oriented training sessions led by our students or other suppmt groups to help par- ents better understand the ins and outs of social me- dia, online technology, and gaming. 2. Mental health and the well-being of all of our kids is a priority of the school district. With that being said, this is an area of con- stant improvement, but will likely take the most effort and time on all of our part. This is a life-long process that has far more potential for parental support. We need to make mental and emotional support for our kids a top priority. This would also include creat- ing a home to school part- nership to suppmt those students who feel like they don't belong. 3. Instill in our students the need to speak up right away and tell a trusted adult at home, at school, or in the community when they see something they know or feel that is not right. This includes understanding the difference between tattling on someone and report- ing unusual or concerning behavior. When students come forward, it is our job as parents and a school to protect them for doing the right thing. 4. As parents and adults, we have to continue sup- pmting district policies that are specifically designed to ensure our students' safety even ifwe are not complete- ly aware of their intent. The school's top priority is to ensure the safest environ- ment possible for our stu- dents. So, when parking, using cell phones, signing in/out, dropping students off early before the stait of school, becomes an incon- venience for us, please re- member the safety purpose and rationale behind it. These are just a few exam- ples and much of this infor- mation is shared throughout the year. Please take time to read each building princi- pal's weekly updates which are filled with academic, safety, and extra-curricular information for your child. Lastly, I completely un- derstand the parental concerns about the timeliness of my com- munication last Thursday. From my perspective, I hope that you can understand that there are going to be times and situations that do not allow for communi- cation right away. Last Thurs- day was one of those days. I am asking for your trust in us, our policies and procedures, ai1d that we will get information out as soon as it is permissible. It is in the best interest for all of our students and school that some things are not for public knowl- edge. Thank you for entrusting us with your child each day. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 1 East Main Street Le Roy, NY 14482 (585) 768-7200 www.stmarksleroy.org St. Mark’s: A Community Centered in Christ, Loving and Serving One Another Through Christ, Reaching Out into the World by Opening Doors, Minds, Hands and Hearts with Christ Join Us For Worship St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Holy Week Schedule of Events Palm Sunday, March 25, 2018 9:00 am: Holy Communion at St. Paul’s, Stafford, NY 10:30 am: Holy Communion at St. Mark’s, Le Roy, NY Maundy Thursday, March 29, 2018 6:00 pm: Maundy Thursday Service at St. Paul’s, Stafford, NY 7:00 pm: Ecumenical Maundy Thursday Service, First Presbyterian Church, Le Roy, NY Good Friday, March 30, 2018 7:00 pm: Ecumenical Good Friday Service at St. James, Batavia, NY Holy Saturday, March 31, 2018 7:00 pm Easter Vigil Service at St. Mark’s, Le Roy, NY Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 7:00 am: Easter Sunrise Service at the Gazebo on Wolcott Street 9:00 am: Holy Communion at St. Paul’s, Stafford, NY 10:30 am: Holy Communion at St. Mark’s, Le Roy, NY

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