Principal's Message - March 11, 2018 (message about March 14)
Posted by Elaine Hofmann on 3/11/2018
Good afternoon Spartan Families! This is Elaine Hofmann, #SalemProud principal of Salem Middle School.
Following the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, there has been a call to action across our country to protest school violence. I am sending you this message in an effort to keep you in the loop with the student planned walkout scheduled for March 14th at 10 am and to provide you with some basic information in order to assist you and your student.
Salem students have indicated that they would like to exercise their First Amendment rights to express their views by participating in the national walkout. They have acted very purposefully and very responsibly by working with administration to organize a meaningful way for their voices to be heard on issues that directly impact them. At 10 am they will gather at the basketball courts in the back of the school. Administration as well as all available staff and our SRO officer will be supervising closely. Student leaders will be ringing a bell once every minute for 17 minutes in remembrance of the students and staff that lost their lives in Parkland, Fl. Students will then return to class and resume their normal schedule.
Our first priority is always student safety and security. That is one reason we are asking that all students who would like to participate in the walkout sign up ahead of time in Student Services or in the Front Office. Students will not be penalized for walking out so long as they do so with respect for the occasion that it is. This should be a cause that they feel moved to action on and one that should be thoughtful and planned out, not a spur of the moment decision. This also gives parents an opportunity to have prior conversations with your students about what they are planning to do, what your family values are and how your values impact your civic responsibilities. Students should sign up by Monday close of the school day.
There will be many students that will choose not to participate. We want to make sure that all of our students feel safe and respected, no matter what they choose to do. Classroom learning and teaching will continue on as normally scheduled. All students who walkout will be responsible for any work that they missed during that brief portion of the school day.
Please know that I highly value strong partnerships with my students, families and community. I will continue to be vigilant in my efforts to work with you to ensure a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment at Salem Middle School.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Warm Regards,
Elaine Hofmann
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