Summer Online Safety
Many of our Safe and Sound Schools are already out for summer and my kids are literally counting the days until school ends here. I have just about finalized our summer trips, camps, and activities, but there is one thing that still has me panicked a little. Free...
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A Father’s Day Message From Bob Gay, Joey’s Dad
Happy Fathers’ Day! Today is that one day a year where many of us wake up to homemade gifts, cards and under-cooked pancakes–which, under the circumstances, probably taste fabulous! It’s been almost five years since we lost our youngest daughter Josephine Grace at...
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Summer Camp Safety: Cover All Your Bases
School’s out, sun’s out, and for many families, it’s time to gear up for camp! For many parents, the carefree, fun-filled memories of summer camp are the kinds of gifts we dream of providing our children. Yet today, sending a child to camp raises new and important...
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The Connection Between EMS and School Safety
This year, May 21-27 is National EMS Week! Many of us at Safe and Sound Schools know how important our EMS responder’s are to the safety of our schools, but the connection might not be so obvious to everyone. We sat down with Justin Pignataro, Administrator at the...
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In Honor of Peace Officers
In 1962, President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This special day of recognizing the sacrifice of our national fallen officers has grown into what is currently known as, “Police Week.” Celebrated in our nation’s capital, Police...
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Celebrate America’s Teachers
Celebrated nationally every May, Teacher Appreciation Week offers students, parents, and other school community members an opportunity to recognize teachers for the important work they do in contributing to the education and safety of our children. As professionals...
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Mental Health Challenges Facing K-12 Schools
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In recognition of mental health as one of the most important pieces of school safety today, we asked Safe and Sound advisors, Dr. Melissa Reeves and Dr. Stephen Brock to weigh in on what they see in our K-12 schools today. Safe...
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National Playground Safety Week
Now that we are well into Spring and warmer days are upon us, more kids will be playing outdoors. Parents and guardians will find themselves frequenting public parks while teachers and administrators will find themselves keeping watchful eyes as students actively...
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2017: First Quarter Update
Now that our first quarter has come and gone, we’re excited to provide you with an update of our travels and ongoing projects from January through March. Co-founder Alissa Parker kicked off January travels with Safe and Sound board member Bob Martin and Safe and Sound...
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Recently, a new friend confided in me that her daughter was suffering from PTSD related to a brutal sexual assault last school year. In speaking with my new friend, I could see how very devastated she, her daughter, and the rest of the family are. They are working...
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An Unseen Angel: A Mother’s Story of Faith, Hope, and Healing After Sandy Hook
What inspired you to write and share your story? The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School affected so many people, and I felt like there was this whole other side to the story no one even knows about. Losing my daughter Emilie completely paralyzed me. I felt such...
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Ask the Experts: School Visitor Management
Q: I’m concerned about visitor management protocols at my child’s school. Yesterday, I went to pick my child up from school early. No one asked me to identify myself. Surprised, I asked them if they needed to see ID. Although they looked at my ID, they didn't verify...
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