It was reported to our school that a homeless person was seen by the city bus stop. We would like to remind you that the safety of your children is of the utmost importance to us. As a precaution, we encourage you to speak to your child regarding measures to stay safe, specifically about “stranger danger.”
As an added precaution, please reinforce with your child the following safety measures:
- Stay away from strangers, do not talk to or take anything from them.
- Don’t go anywhere with someone you don’t know. Never accept a ride from a stranger.
- Stay more than an arm’s reach from strangers. If a stranger approaches you, seek help immediately from a trusted adult.
- Use the buddy system; avoid walking anywhere alone.
- If a stranger grabs you, do whatever it takes to stop the stranger, yell for help.
- Report any suspicious activity to a trusted adult.
- Be alert of your surroundings and let others know where you will be and what time you will be back.
Remind your child that they are not being rude – responsible adult strangers will understand.