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| Once outside, teachers take a head count to ensure all are safe. |
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| Sweetsir Cafe seconds after a practice fire drill. |
This was the view of our cafeteria seconds after the fire drill sounded on November 14th. Watching 75 second graders exit quickly and smoothly out the cafeteria doors was impressive! This was part of our safety plan to practice drills during different part of the day, so students and staff will be prepared in the event of a real life emergency.
Our school is fortunate to have great support from the Merrimac Fire Department and the Merrimac Light & Water Department who visit several times a year to provide educational workshops for students. On November 27th, students in grades k-2 will learn about electric safety during a presentation with Ray Gouley, from the Town Light Department. Last month, several firefighters brought the ESCAPE smoke trailer for students to practice crawling out of a room with simulated smoke (click on labels in the right column to read posts regarding previous visits). The students really enjoy when these community members come by to speak with them.