Incident Notification 2020-11-11

Lincoln Families - I wanted to share information about an incident that happened on Thursday, November 11th at approximately 5 PM near our school grounds. One of our students was walking along 8th Street near our playground when two individuals in a red/burgundy truck offered candy. Our student refused by yelling, “No!” They returned home quickly and safely. The Cedar Falls Police Department was contacted and is working to support our student and family as well as our school and neighborhood. We encourage our students to continue to enjoy our playground spaces with adult supervision. Last, let’s ensure the safety of our children and neighborhood by keeping our eyes and ears open. Please speak to your children about these safety tips, we will also speak to them about them at school:

 - We teach students the words, “No, Go and Tell” through our Guidance program

 - Don’t approach or talk with strangers.

 - Don't approach a motor vehicle when walking or waiting for the bus - especially if someone is asking directions, showing a cute animal, or giving out presents.

 - Never get in a strange vehicle, just run in a direction where there are other people.

 - Walk with friends or family members.

 - Don’t trust anyone who tries to get you to break your parent’s rules.

 - Tell your parents or others about places or people that make you feel unsafe.

 - Remember as many details as possible about the car and the person.  Get the license plate number of the motor vehicle, if possible, and report this information immediately.

 Please take a few minutes to visit with your child about these safety tips.  Safety of our students is a top priority for us and by working together we can make our schools and community safer. If you see something, please contact our office and the Cedar Falls Police Department. Thank you for supporting our students and school community!