ensure overall school safety and well-being. Unannounced drills are conducted on a regular basis throughout the year. Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Drills will take place routinely throughout the year. These assist in preparing students and staff for emergencies we hope never happen. A drill is used to create the “Muscle Memory” associated with a practiced action. There is no simulation of an event; this is simply performing the action. To support transparency and partnership with families, the school strives to communicate consistently about safety drills and related events whenever appropriate. While drills will always be announced to students and staff at the time they occur, some drills may not be announced in advance in order to maintain the effectiveness of our safety preparedness practices. Firearms and Weapons Possession of any firearm, other weapon, or look-like weapons (e.g., pellet guns, BB guns, water guns, water pellet guns) by a student on school property, including in vehicles parked on school property, is strictly forbidden. The school system’s prohibition on carrying or possessing a weapon on school property applies to loaded and unloaded weapons. This prohibition applies to weapons contained within automobiles. It is a serious offense for students to possess any rifle, gun, knife, or deadly weapon of any kind on any school property in Maryland. Offenders face criminal penalties and severe consequences up to and including expulsion. The Code of Conduct will be applied in all situations involving violations. Friday Folders To support strong school-home communication, all students will use two folders. The Delmar Folder will be sent home Fridays with important school and classroom communications, such as diagnostic and individual student reports, permission slips, and information about upcoming events. Students will also use a daily communication folder to facilitate ongoing communication between home and school. We encourage families to review these materials regularly and reach out to their child's teacher with any questions. Gift Deliveries to Students Please do not have flowers, balloons and similar items delivered to school for students. It is impossible to take such things home on the bus and the arrival of them in classrooms creates a disruption to lessons. This practice will be in place throughout the school year, including during End of Year Ceremonies. Parents will be called to retrieve items delivered within an hour of delivery, as the office will not be able to house them in the office and they will not be delivered to the classrooms.
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