Dear Families of St. Michael School,
We are deeply saddened by the recent school shooting event in Minnesota, and our hearts go out to all those impacted by this tragedy. As a Catholic school community, we are keeping the Annunciation community in our prayers, asking God to bring them comfort, healing, and peace during this difficult time.
In light of this event, and out of an abundance of caution, we have made some immediate adjustments to our campus safety procedures - specifically regarding access to the church.
Effective immediately:
The side doors of the church will no longer remain unlocked prior to school Masses. These doors had previously been kept unlocked for ease of entry for classes. Teachers will still be able to lead their students in through these doors, but they will now use a secure fob system to do so.
The main church doors will lock five minutes after the start of each school Mass. This measure ensures a controlled and monitored entry point once Mass has begun.
Please know that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We are committed to maintaining a secure and nurturing environment while also preserving the spiritual life of our school. In addition, school safety has also been added to the agenda of our next School Advisory Board meeting to ensure ongoing review and improvement of our safety protocols. We appreciate your support as we continue to take steps to protect our school community.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me..
Very Respectfully,
Mrs. Conliffe