Schools

Stranger Safety—Rules to Keep Kids Safe

After several reports of children being approached by strangers within the district, Oak Grove Elementary offers rules to keep children safe.

Within the last month, several schoolchildren in the district have reported being approached by strangers. Oak Grove Elementary School released the following reminders and rules to keep kids safe.

"We have included some information for you to share with your child when he/she comes home. It is important to periodically remind your child about safe practices on the way to and from school. It would be helpful if parents could reinforce this important message with their children. The following information is excerpted from a child safety website at McGruff.com

"There are a number of basic safety rules kids can follow that will increase their awareness and lessen their chance of being harmed."

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  • Children should not get into a car or go anywhere with any person unless their parents have told them specifically that it’s OK. CUSD students should only ride home with parents or people listed on the emergency card. If your child will be riding with someone else, please update the student emergency card.
  • If someone follows your child on foot or in a car, he/she should stay away from him or her. Don’t go near the car or get inside it. Get to a crowded, well-lit place where others can help.
  • Don’t go anywhere with a stranger. Don’t respond to anyone they don’t know well even if the person asks for directions, help to look for a lost puppy or tells them that their mother or father is in trouble and that he or she will take them to their parents.
  • If someone tries to take them somewhere, quickly get away from him or her and yell: “This man (woman) is trying to take me away,” or “This person is not my father (or mother)."
  • Kids should always use the buddy system. Go with a friend, never alone.
  • Children are strong, and they have the right to say "no" to someone who tries to take them somewhere, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way.


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