Remembering the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida 2/14/18

View the video below (provided by SAUSD) On February 14, 2018, 17 people lost their lives in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting including 14 students and 3 teachers. View the video below (provided by SAUSD) https://vimeo.com/259259835

In the weeks since the shooting in Parkland, Florida, survivors and their allies have turned their grief into activism and advocacy. Activism (noun): the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. Advocacy (noun): Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.

Their goal is to to put pressure on Congress to pass gun reform and make schools safer by taking legislative action on gun control.

“This movement, created by students, led by students, is based on emotion. It is based on passion and it is based on pain. Our biggest flaws—our tendency to be a bit too aggressive, our tendency to lash out, things that you expect from a normal teenager—these are our strengths. The only reason that we’ve gotten so far is that we are not afraid of losing money, we’re not afraid of getting reelected or not getting reelected, we have nothing to lose. The only thing we have to gain at this point is our safety.” -Delaney Tarr, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Senior

In honor of the 17 lives lost, we will have a moment of silence today, March 14th, in your 3rd period class. Moment of Silence: a short period of silent thought or prayer What to do: During this time, please be respectful, stop what you’re doing, and sit quietly until the moment is over. Those who have lost their lives deserve a moment to be honored and remembered.

How can your voice be heard? Voice your support on social media. You can also lend your voice to the numerous social-media campaigns seeking to raise awareness of gun violence and gun-control legislation. There’s the #NeverAgain movement, which was created after the Stoneman Douglas shooting by teenage survivors of the attack. You can also tweet at politicians and businesses to share your opinion. Reach out to your elected officials. In addition to calling out politicians for taking money from the gun lobby, you can also reach out to your elected officials (whether they’re affiliated with the NRA or not) to let them know just how important gun- control is to you. If you’re not sure who your representatives are (or how to contact them), Everytown for Gun Safety makes the whole process pretty easy: just fill out a form on their website, and they’ll find the appropriate number for you to call in Congress. You can also visit ContactTheCongress.org for more information on who you should contact and how to reach them. Talk to your teachers, counselors, and administration to express your concerns. We are here to support you!

How can we promote safety at school? 1. Be where you’re supposed to be: Walk directly to class during passing period Stay in class Use the restroom before school, at lunch, after school, and quickly during passing period Stay in the designated areas before school and at lunch Go directly home after school or go directly to Engage 360 2. Quietly listen to all directions given by adults, especially during an emergency/disaster. 3. Know where to go and how to exit the building in case of an emergency. ( Evacuation routes are indicated on the next slide)

Resources https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/19/us/florida-parkland-shooting-marches/index.html https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moment%20of%20silence https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/02/15/us/florida-school-shooting-map.html https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/what-can-i-do-about-gun-control.html https://www.sausd.us/cms/lib/CA01000471/Centricity/Domain/3736/3.4%20Emergency%20Protocol%206- 12.pdf https://qz.com/1212712/florida-shooting-stoneman-douglas-student-quotes-after-the-high-school-attack/

Lathrop Intermediate School WHERE CAN YOUR VOICE BE HEARD? Join Speech and Debate or Associate Student Body (ASB) Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Lathrop Intermediate School Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe