Lock down...YIKES!!

[Kona]

Originally Posted by PeanutnTobysmom

I think what scared me most is that they were allowed to, and actually told to, use cell phones to contact family. Cell phones are not even allowed at school, yet they were told to use them possibly causing us parents to panick, like I obviously am.

I think they'd rather you hear from your child and know your child is okay before you hear about the lockdown on the news. School officials know that kids have cell phones - basically at my school it's a "if we don't see the phone, we don't know they exist."

[PeanutnTobysmom]

Originally Posted by Kona

I'm in the south bay, San Jose area.


Since I am a teacher, we have gone through our lock down training. The biggest thing that we try to stress to parents is to not come right away during an emergency. BECAUSE if there is someone out there with a gun the last thing we want to happen is for the parents to get injured. I'm sure the proper authorities are there taking control of the situation. Can you call your daughter back and see if she knows any more information? Maybe try calling the district - but knowing how crazy things get, the less calls the better - that way they are able to focus on the situation at hand.

I'm glad your daughter is locked in the computer room. I'm sure your son's teacher got them to a room to keep them safe. I believe all schools have had to go through lock down training.

Please let us know when they are home safe with you. I'll be thinking about them until I hear.

Thank you...that was very helpful! I feel guilty for not taking off immediately to the school, but I would be of no help since I do not even have access to my kids, and I may even be in the way. No new info as of yet. I will keep you posted.

[PeanutnTobysmom]

Originally Posted by Kona

I think they'd rather you hear from your child and know your child is okay before you hear about the lockdown on the news. School officials know that kids have cell phones - basically at my school it's a "if we don't see the phone, we don't know they exist."

Yes that does make sense.

[chloeandj]

Are you in the yuba or marysville area? If so, the man turned himself in last night from what I saw on the news late last night. Today's lockdown is just precautionary.

[PeanutnTobysmom]

Originally Posted by chloeandj

Are you in the yuba or marysville area? If so, the man turned himself in last night from what I saw on the news late last night. Today's lockdown is just precautionary.

No I am in neither...I am in Tracy.

[JESSY_RN2B]

OMG, I am so sorry....... I am actively praying for your son now! I hope it's a prank

[Surfie and Tiki]

I'm praying for you, and your children. What an awful feeling............ No doubt they are being cautious, but I can't even believe this is going on, lunatics tend to immerge after a tragedy.......just makes me sick!

[PeanutnTobysmom]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

OMG, I am so sorry....... I am actively praying for your son now! I hope it's a prank

Thank you soo much.

[PeanutnTobysmom]

My daughter just called...they are releasing kids now. I am leaving to get them but they will only release them from the classrooms when I get there and tell them which room they are in. alot of parents there already. I am bringing my sons schedule as I dont know his class number.. thanks soo much everyone for your kind thoughts and words. I will let you know more when I have more details.

[LoveMyGirlz]

PAM! I got your email before reading this....OMG you poor thing! Please let me know as soon as you hear! Call me! If you want me to come out and sit and wait with you I will. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I will not feel good until this is over. I have the news on right now too......Be calm mama I'm sure they will be fine!! Love u

[LoveMyGirlz]

Originally Posted by PeanutnTobysmom

My daughter just called...they are releasing kids now. I am leaving to get them but they will only release them from the classrooms when I get there and tell them which room they are in. alot of parents there already. I am bringing my sons schedule as I dont know his class number.. thanks soo much everyone for your kind thoughts and words. I will let you know more when I have more details.

Thank God!~ Glad I saw this...go get your babies and fill us in when you get home! I hope you're off today!!!

[Kona]

I'm happy you are going to get your kids and they are safe. Go do something fun with them today!

[chloeandj]

I can't believe all this stuff going on! I can't find any info on the news sites about it yet. I hope everything is ok!

[sexiixtc]

omg I'm just reading this!! how scary! I'm glad they're releasing the children from school .. at least they're acting smart about that for a change

[Holly_QD]

Great News. Let us know when you get home.