SLCS District Update
April 7th, 2022
Superintendent's Update
Greetings SLCS Families and Staff Members,
This morning, as was previously communicated, there was a threatening message discovered at South Lyon East referencing a bomb. In consultation with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, school was dismissed and a K-9 sweep of the building was conducted. Thankfully, nothing was found as a result of the sweep. The building was cleared for reentry and school will resume tomorrow.
This incident may be a good time to share with the entire community what our general response is in these types of situations. Law enforcement is contacted immediately while school personnel work to gather as many initial details as possible and secure the involved area. In a very short period of time and often with limited details, school personnel, in consultation with law enforcement, make a determination regarding what steps need to occur to best ensure the safety of our students and staff.
In most instances, numerous things are occurring simultaneously in addressing the situation. We realize that these types of situations can be very unnerving for everyone involved, especially families who have limited information. We promise to do our best to send out communications in a timely manner via text, email, and/or phone. Please understand that our first priority is safety while dealing with the situation at hand.
In situations like today, we respectfully ask that individuals refrain from calling the school for details about the incident. Office staff are only at liberty to share information that has already been communicated by the District. Again, we understand the need for communication and our team will send updates frequently to keep families informed. Calls to the office tie up lines of communication and can slow down work that is being done to ensure the safety of all.
We will continue to investigate this situation with sincere hopes of identifying the individual(s) involved so they can be held accountable through school and legal consequences. There is no place for this type of behavior in our schools and it will not be tolerated. We strongly encourage anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to share it with school personnel or law enforcement. We are better than this type of behavior reflects.
As always, we thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
SLCS Safe!
Steven Archibald
Superintendent
PEER Mentors
PEER mentors and peers have been creating Autism Acceptance & Awareness pins. During the creative process in SLHS Room A225, there were plenty of smiles and laughing. Each pin has been designed with SLHS heart and soul to help celebrate the uniqueness and positive impact that every person can have, regardless of disability, on others.
We are PEERs: Positively Empowering & Encouraging Relationships with each and every interaction.
SLHS Unified Basketball
SLHS Project Unified Basketball was held during the half time student/staff assembly game prior to spring break. The purpose of Unified Sports is to continually connect all students in activities that are fun and supportive of positive relationship building between students with and without disabilities.
Special Education PAC Update
In March our South Lyon Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Representatives attended the county level meeting on behalf of our district. At that meeting, community agencies shared information about employment and post secondary supports they are able to provide to individuals with disabilities. It’s never too early to begin thinking and planning for ways to support individuals with disabilities in transitioning to be successful and independent contributing adults. Parents and secondary students are encouraged to explore the following organizations:
Michigan Rehab Services (MRS): Michigan Rehabilitation Services
Autism Alliance: Autism Alliance of Michigan
Michigan Works!: Michigan Works!
JVS Human Services: JVS Human Services
Spring and Asthma
The spring season brings all of the wonderful things nature has to offer – blooming flowers, greenery, and pleasant weather. Spring typically means a return to outdoor activities and the lengthening of days, but it can also be a time for allergy related respiratory illnesses. The reason for the spike in allergy flare-ups in spring is because trees and plants are blooming, and pollen gets carried by the wind ending up in our noses, eyes, and lungs. Pollen allergies are not life threatening, they’re just a nuisance and an interruption that never seems to stop.
In addition to pollen allergies, springtime brings other health problems to be on the look-out for. One of the most common health conditions that school age children face is Asthma. Asthma affects 7 million kids in the United States. On average, 3 kids in every classroom have asthma. Picture plugging your nose and only being able to breath through a straw. This is how it feels when a student is having an asthma attack. Their body is reacting to a trigger which is causing inflammation of their airway and increased mucus production causing difficulty breathing.
Asthma triggers are abundant outdoors in the spring, and can include pollen, air temperature changes, fertilizers, and insect repellents. Indoor triggers, such as dust, mold, and cleaning chemicals, can also be problematic. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition managed by a physician and can be life-threatening. Those who suffer from asthma should make sure those people around them know what to do in an emergency, if they are having difficulty breathing, and cannot tell them how to help.
Reminder-2022-2023 School Calendar
The 2022-2023 school calendar is included as part of the teacher negotiation process. It will be shared with the community upon completion of negotiations.
Upcoming Events
- April 15-Good Friday-No School
- May 30-Memorial Day-No School
- June 3-Last Day for Seniors