donnay
10-17-2013, 11:50 AM
Wayne County school angers parents with impromptu gun lesson
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
GOLDSBORO (WTVD) -- Eastern Wayne Middle School students were terrified when they were told there was an armed robber in the school with a mask and a handgun Friday. However, they quickly learned it was all part of a school lesson.
Nonetheless, some parents are not happy with the exercise and school officials admit it was a bad move.
In a letter that was sent home to parents, the school said it was part of enrichment exercise trying to teach kids to be aware of their surroundings. A school employee dressed up in a ski mask and carrying a fake gun pretended to be a robber.
The school system admits - in light of the school shootings making headlines around the country - they should have been more sensitive.
More: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9288402
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
GOLDSBORO (WTVD) -- Eastern Wayne Middle School students were terrified when they were told there was an armed robber in the school with a mask and a handgun Friday. However, they quickly learned it was all part of a school lesson.
Nonetheless, some parents are not happy with the exercise and school officials admit it was a bad move.
In a letter that was sent home to parents, the school said it was part of enrichment exercise trying to teach kids to be aware of their surroundings. A school employee dressed up in a ski mask and carrying a fake gun pretended to be a robber.
The school system admits - in light of the school shootings making headlines around the country - they should have been more sensitive.
More: http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=9288402