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Unfortunately, the current climate and culture of school are such that it’s time to review school safety with your child, regardless of their age. Know what behaviors to be aware of, discuss them with your child, and evaluate appropriate behavior. Most of all, listen to their fears, concerns, and provide support.

Talk With Your Child About Safety

Brookwood

  • Acknowledge that scary things can happen at school, but it’s not the norm. Explain that fears can be better dealt with by thoroughly understanding school safety measures that are in place to keep them safe.
  • Review with your child the process they are to follow in cases of emergency. Review the procedures on a regular basis. Explain that during times of stress, he may not be able to think clearly, so he needs to understand the steps well. Reiterate that these processes are in place to keep them safe.
  • Create a safety plan with your child. Help him identify at school a trusted adult at school he can talk to should he feel threatened. Also, make sure your child understand how to contact you or another trusted adult in an emergency. Remind your child that they can come to you anytime if you feel threatened.

Listen To Your Child

Brookwood

  • Acknowledge that scary things can happen at school, but it’s not the norm. Explain that fears can be better dealt with by thoroughly understanding school safety measures that are in place to keep them safe.
  • Review with your child the process they are to follow in cases of emergency. Review the procedures on a regular basis. Explain that during times of stress, he may not be able to think clearly, so he needs to understand the steps well. Reiterate that these processes are in place to keep them safe.
  • Create a safety plan with your child. Help him identify at school a trusted adult at school he can talk to should he feel threatened. Also, make sure your child understand how to contact you or another trusted adult in an emergency. Remind your child that they can come to you anytime if you feel threatened.

Listen To Your Child

Brookwood

This sounds simple, right? But, it can be daunting as families go through the pace of everyday life. It doesn’t help that kids often talk about things in a roundabout way.

Sometimes, the more important the topic, the harder it is for kids to express it. So, as a parent, you must stop, listen, and ask questions. Make sure your kids understand no topic is off-limits.

Practice And Encourage Good Emotional Hygiene

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  • Talk to your child about their concerns and encourage them to express their feelings
  • Validate their feelings. Never minimize their concerns
  • Talk honestly about your own feelings regarding school violence
  • Keep the dialogue going

Kids React Differently To School Violence

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  • Younger children may react to school violence by not wanting to attend school or participate in school-based activities
  • Adolescents and teens may minimize their concerns. However, they may become argumentative, withdrawn or school performance may decline

Hey Kids! Tell Someone About Your Concerns, And [KEEP TALKING] Until Someone Listens!

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  • Possible (or real) threats are one of those occasions when the adage that “It’s better to be safe than sorry,” rings true.
  • If you hear or see threats on social media or in person, immediately tell an adult. An adult can be a parent, teacher, law enforcement, or someone in the office.
  • On social media, take a screenshot of any threatening messages. Again, immediately show these to an adult.

Hey Parents! We’re Talking To You!

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We understand that every child is different. Every parent wants the best (and to think the best of their child.) But, sometimes (through no fault of anyone) kids need some extra help. Love your child enough to recognize troubling signs and make the effort to get your child the help he needs.

You can’t be expected to know everything, but be brave enough to take the extra step to access outside help. Has your child exhibited any of these behaviors? Do you (or your child) know anyone who does?

  • Absence of age-appropriate anger control skills
  • Agitation/Restlessness
  • Artwork/writing that is bleak, violent, reflects isolation or anger
  • Bullying (either the recipient or the offender)
  • Carrying a weapon to school (any weapon)
  • Cruelty to pets or other animals
  • Involvement/interest in gangs
  • Lack of energy, enthusiasm, or motivation
  • Lack of interest or poor performance in school
  • Misplaced jealousy
  • Obsession with violent games and/or TV shows
  • Persistent disregard for rules
  • Talking constantly about violence or weapons
  • Withdrawal from friends and activities

If you need to talk to someone, call 1-800-273-TALK or the Mental Health Association of Illinois: 312-368-9070

Never hesitate to contact your school if you have concerns or questions. Find out what resources are available through your school.

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Brookwood School District 167 relies on parent
feedback when planning for the future.

Dear Parents/Guardians/Families:

We highly encourage you to complete the 5 Essentials Survey for your child’s school. Your feedback matters. We use this feedback to develop school improvement plans and activities to make continuous improvement. The data needs to reflect the voices of our parents in order to address/validate school concerns or support for existing programs.

Your honest responses are confidential and needed to better inform our upcoming goals and strategies we will be implementing for the 2021-2022 school year.

Please share your input through the annual Illinois 5Essentials survey! The survey is administered by UCHICAGO Impact and is based on the Five Essentials for School Success, an evidence-based framework developed by the University of Chicago.

The 5Essentials Are:

⤷ Effective Leaders      ⤷ Collaborative Teachers       ⤷ Involved Families       ⤷ Supportive Environment      ⤷ Ambitious Instruction

Steps To Complete Survey:

The survey takes about 10-15 minutes to complete; 

⤷ Select the necessary language to complete the survey (English or Spanish);
⤷ Enter the name of your county and the name of your child’s school;
⤷ Advance to survey questions;
⤷ Answer all applicable questions;
⤷ Click Submit Survey

Each school needs a parent response rate of at least 20% to receive a results report. Please complete the survey no later than April 2, 2021.

Thank You For Your Participation!

Bethany A. Lindsay, Superintendent

Brookwood
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