Family Phil: Gunman Sighting Causes CDA Lockdown
Following is a note from Skyway Elementary. You can read Family Phil's full post here.
"Dear Parents:
"The (Skyway Elementary) school went into lockdown today at approximately 9:00am as two of our students reported to Mrs. Chadwick a credible safety concern. I immediately called for a building lockdown and the resource officer was called. A lockdown means that we keep all the children indoors and lock all our exterior doors and close windows and blinds. This is a safety procedure we do whenever there is an unsafe situation in the area. It could be weather related, a chemical hazard, or in this case a police matter.
"The police interviewed the students reporting the concern and conducted a search of the grounds and the woods. Both areas were clear of any problems and the police reported that the school could resume its normal school schedule.
"As an extra precautionary note students were not allowed outside the building without adult supervision and recesses were handled indoors.
"The staff and students handled the situation very well. We practice safety drills regularly so that we are prepared. The students were reassured throughout the morning that they were safe.
Family Phil: My wife just came home from Skyway Elementary, where she was volunteering. They were in lockdown this morning for 30 minutes because a man with a gun was spotted walking around the school. And: My wife just told me that the kids had to hide under their desks for the entire 30 minutes! And: Last tidbit from her... All of today's recesses at Skyway will be inside the gym.