Safety Drill Reminders
Throughout the school year, students and staff will take part in drills to practice the five actions in the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) which was implemented last year. The SRP uses clear, common language to explain five specific actions that can be taken during an emergency. By standardizing the vocabulary, school district officials, staff, students and emergency responders can understand the actions being taken and status of the event.
Drills are an essential part of keeping our school community ready for any situation. By taking part in drills, we:
- Build familiarity and “muscle memory” through regular practice to help students and staff respond calmly and efficiently
- Test current procedures and systems and allow us to evaluate and improve our emergency procedures
- Meet required state safety requirements
- Create confidence through practice. When everyone knows what to do, anxiety decreases and safety increases
Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk to students about drills and can help reinforce the importance of practicing for safety at home. Resources for talking to students about drills and a list of frequently asked questions are available on the School Safety website under Safety Drills.
For more information about drills and emergency procedures please visit the School Safety website.
As a reminder, in the event of actual emergencies, MPS uses the Skylert system to send official notifications and information. Please be sure your contact information in Skyward is up to date in order to receive this information via email, phone and text message.
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