Communication to parents concerning securing exterior doors to buildings

(Via Class Dojo/Connect 5/Website)
Policy implemented 3/1/2018

At McSorley Elementary, we value our parents and volunteers on campus and encourage them to interact with our students and faculty. A high level of parent engagement is one of the many strengths of McSorley’s school culture.  It is our goal to continue supporting this engagement, while balancing the need for a safe and secure school environment.  McSorley’s campus consists of four separate buildings which requires a unique way in which we create a safe campus for our students, staff, and community visitors.

McSorley secures the exterior access doors to our buildings during the school day. Visitors will continue to be required to check in at the main office and receive a visitor’s pass. The office will call the teacher to inform them that a visitor is coming to the room. Visitors will be greeted at the door by the teacher when they arrive at their exterior classroom destination.  We consider a visitor defined as anyone, adult or child, not assigned to our school.

Parental involvement is crucial to building a positive and supportive school culture. We appreciate your on-going support to sustain our safe and positive school culture.  If you have any questions, please call the office at 208.748.3650.