May not have been the best of times, but the fire Marshall came by today and we had a building evacuation fire drill. Good to have drills and hope that is all they ever are. We do need to stay prepared. The only comment was that we have to get further away for the building- about a half block distance. The neighbors might not understand but we will work on that one.
It is time like these one can be very proud of the students and staff. The fire truck pulls up, a fire officer walls in and declares a drill. So we pull the alarm and see what happens. -- What happens is that the students and staff do what they are suppose to do. They wait for the evacuation instructions and then orderly leave the building through assigned or alternate routes - depending if the fire dept. has block an exit for the drill.
The students do what they are supposed to do. They are supportive of one another and move through the business at hand. They follow instructions and appear to understand the importance of the process.
The all clear is signaled and the students move back to class and on we go with the period. There is minimal play and generally no confusion or other silliness. They go about the business of school and the work of learning.
We do have great kids!
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