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Byrd School Announcements Plastics Recycling Project Please refer to the Community Caps Flyer for information pertaining to Glen Rock Girl Scout, Jordan Zimmerman's Girl Scout Gold Award plastics recycling project. GR Library Book Buddies Please refer to the Book Buddies Parent Information Flier and Book Buddies Registration Form for information regarding the reading buddies program being offered at the Glen Rock Public Library this February and March. Integrated Pest Management Notice Please refer to the Byrd School Integrated Pest Management Notice for information regarding district protocal in compliance with the New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Act. Fifth Grade Parent Meeting Please refer to the Fifth Grade Parent Meeting Memo for information regarding the Middle School program informational meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 23rd. GR Baseball & Softball Registration Please refer to the Glen Rock Baseball and Softball Registration Flyer for information regarding on-line and in-person registration for the 2012 season. Winter Concert The Byrd School Winter Concert will take place on Thursday, January 26th, at 7:00 pm. Recent Attempted Abductions Dear Parents,
Please remind your children about what they should do if ever approached by a stranger.
Over the past two weeks, there have been incidents in local towns in which an unidentified white male has attempted to lure female juveniles into his vehicle. The suspect descriptions from both incidents are very similar and are most likely related. The first incident occurred in Allendale on October 25, 2011 at approximately 3:30 pm. Two fifth grade girls were walking home from school on Dale Avenue, just off of West Orchard Street, when they were approached by a male operating a black vehicle. The operator of the vehicle was described as follows: a white male; 30 years old; short, dark hair; no facial hair. The male drove next to the girls and stated "I will give you $1000 for .....". The girls replied no thank you and the male stated, "Are you sure?" The male asked them several more times before they ran to their house and their parents contacted the police department. One of the girls described the suspect's vehicle as a black SUV "Suburban" type vehicle. The other girl described it as a black pick-up truck with a silver roll bar.
The second incident occurred in Montvale on November 7, 2011 at approximately 3:30 pm. In this incident, an 11 year old girl was walking home from school on Akers Avenue, near Grand Avenue. She was approached by a white male operating a black, newer SUV. The driver was described as follows: 40 years old; thin build; scruffy beard; and wearing sun glasses. The suspect offered the girl $1000 for sexual favors, and then said "I promise you will like it." The girl then ran home and the police were contacted.
If any school staff members or parents observe this vehicle, or report a similar incident, immediately report the incident to the Glen Rock Police Department via 911 or 201-3652-3800. For your own safety, do not approach this vehicle, but if it can be done safely, please write down a license plate if possible.
Please consider taking proactive steps with your children and making this a learning opportunity. Unfortunately, an incident such as this can occur 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Therefore, we must reinforce, with our children, appropriate precautionary measures that should be taken at all times, not just the day after we receive a report. Tuesday, it was a black SUV, but tomorrow it could be a white sports car, and the next day somebody on foot. We must be smart at all times and not just heighten our alert for 48 to 72 hours.
I encourage you to use this incident as an opportunity to speak with your children in an age-appropriate manner that will prepare them on how to react and how you feel it's suitable for your child to handle each and every situation. To help you with this conversation, I have included advice tips from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.
Glen Rock Atoms Hockey Please refer to the Glen Rock Atoms Fall 2011 Flyer for information pertaining to their beginner/youth hockey clinic program. Genesis Portal Request Form Please refer to and fill out the Genesis Portal Request Form to gain access to the Genesis Parent Portal. School Fusion Student Guide Please refer to the School Fusion Student Guide for information on how to access your child's School Fusion account and affiliated class pages. Byrd School’s Anti-Bullying Specialist Mr. Karcher is the Byrd School’s Anti-Bullying Specialist. Glen Rock Bicycle Permission Form Please refer to the following Glen Rock Bicycle Permission Form for important information pertinent to any student interested in riding his or her bicycle to school. Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Talking Points Please refer to the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Talking Points for information on policies and required actions concerning the new HIB law taking effect at the start of the school year. Student and Parent Handbooks Please refer to the 2011-2012 Student Handbook and 2011-2012 Parent Handbook for information regarding Byrd School policies for the upcoming school year. Above the Line Behavior Please review the Above the Line Parent Letter from Dr. Weber regarding the new "Above the Line Behavior" guidelines for the new school year. Five Year Program Review Parent Surveys Please refer to the Parent Survey Letter for information and links regarding sharing parent input on existing and future social studies and world language programs. Delayed Opening and Early Dismissal Schedules Please refer to the schedule of student dismissal times for changes regarding dimissal times for early closing or and the schedule of delayed opening arrival times for delayed opening days. Byrd Student Council Information Byrd School Mayor 2011-2012: Dylan Jorgensen The first Friday of every month is Byrd - Wear Day - please dress accordingly! |
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