Monday, December 17, 2012
Matthew Miller discusses the district's safety measures in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting
Mentor Schools Superintendent Matthew Miller issued a letter to all the parents and guardians of students in his district Monday. In it, he addressed the district's safety plans, specifying how the district prepares for crises and what steps have been taken to improve student and staff safety. Dear Mentor Schools Parents and Guardians, As a nation, community and school district we mourn for the families of Newtown, Connecticut who have been affected by the terrible tragedy that happened at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Friday. We can only imagine the pain and suffering the victims’ loved ones are experiencing in the wake of such a senseless act of violence that words of sympathy do not seem to be enough. Still, we will keep the Newtown …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Make sure your child trick-or-treats safely with these tips.
The city of Mentor's trick-or-treating hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Trick-or-treating is a lot of fun but you also want to keep your kids safe. Mom Kim Estes makes it her mission to help parents keep their kids out of harm's way all year round. Estes, a certified child safety educator and sexual abuse prevention specialist, founded Savvy Parents, Safe Kids to teach parents strategies for how to be prepared and protect their children as much as possible. Estes said parents should make sure that costumes are safe from hazards this Halloween by making a few easy modifications. “Make sure their costumes are not too long and causing a tripping hazard, and that swords or knives are made of soft, pliable plastic because they will have a …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The State Fire Marshal shares tips on how to stay safe while you're having fun.
Some of the best things about celebrating the Fourth of July are the most dangerous. So, to stay safe this holiday, the Ohio Fire Marshal shared information on how to celebrate without getting hurt. The following information was provided by State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers: Fireworks Safety Other fireworks, like those sold at fireworks stores around Ohio, can be legally purchased in the state, but you must agree to take them out of Ohio to discharge. "You must be at least 18 years of age to buy items such as firecrackers and bottle rockets at the stores you see along the roadways of Ohio," Flowers said. Firing them off within state boundaries is prohibited, he said. There are stiff penalties for the illegal possession or discharge of …
Mr. T
12:27 pm on Wednesday, October 31, 2012
You are correct Halloween has been rescheduled for Sunday Nov. 4th, from 5-7pm more ›