District 103
New Language of Safety
Dear D103 Parent/Guardian,
Building and maintaining safe environments for learning is a top priority of District 103 as this provides countless benefits for students, their families, and our district staff. The purpose of this communication is to share our new “language of safety”, and notify you that students will soon be receiving developmentally appropriate instruction to help them become familiar with the language. The instruction outlined below will focus on learning about the “language of safety” and will not include drills.
Our language of safety is based on a system developed by the “I Love U Guys” Foundation, known as the Standard Response Protocol. The ideas and systems of the “I Love U Guys” Foundation are utilized in more than 50,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, organizations, and communities worldwide. Every program they offer is created through years of researching best practices of school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders.
The Standard Response Protocol, or SRP, is a group of 5 actions that can be performed during emergency and non-emergency situations.
The 5 actions are:
These actions compose the “language of safety” we will use to communicate with students, staff, and families regarding any action that needs to be taken in response to a situation. For example, if the morning milk delivery spills in a school hallway, a “Hold” may be called to keep students and staff out of the hallway until the mess can be cleaned up. In other words, the Standard Response Protocol is intended to provide a shared language and action plan for any incident, regardless of the severity.
Your student(s) will receive developmentally appropriate instruction on the Standard Response Protocol according to the following schedule:
District 103 would also like to remind you of “See Something, Say Something.” This program was originally introduced by the United States Department of Homeland Security to help reduce acts of violence in our Nation. If you notice concerning behavior, language, or other suspicious activities, please report it to your local authorities. Students in grades 3-8 will be introduced to the concept of See Something, Say Something.
We encourage you to learn more about the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) through the following resources:
Video walk-through of the Standard Response Protocol for parents/guardians.
2-page Informational Guide from the “I Love U Guys” Foundation outlining the purpose and actions of the Standard Response Protocol.
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation website: www.iloveuguys.org
If you have any questions about safety practices in District 103, please contact your child’s school.
Thank you for partnering with us to create and maintain safe schools!
Board of Education Meeting
The next Board of Education meeting will occur at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. The notice and agenda can be found on the District 103 Board meeting website page. D103 board meetings will be live-streamed each month on our YouTube Channel. Members of the community should attend the meeting at 111 Barclay Boulevard, Lincolnshire if they would like to make a public comment. The public can also contact the Board at board@d103.org.
Partnerships
LFF
The Learning Fund Foundation is a group of volunteers who collaborate to bring innovative learning programs and experiences to students across all D103 schools. We welcome you to check us out and learn more at one of our monthly meetings. Contact us at lff@d103.org for more information.
PTO
The D103 PTO is a completely volunteer-run organization, dedicated to enhancing and enriching the educational experience of our students. Please visit the PTO store to become a member.
Calendar of Events
Leaders in Learning
Email: ask103@d103.org
Website: www.d103.org
Location: 111 Barclay Blvd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
Phone: 847-295-4030
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