SES WEEKLY
Week of September 14 - September 18, 2026
🚨 Hour Zero: Practicing for Safety
At St. Elizabeth Seton, the safety of our students and staff is always a priority. As part of our Hour Zero emergency preparedness program, we regularly practice our emergency protocols so that everyone knows what to do and can respond calmly and confidently if an emergency ever occurs.
In the coming weeks, we will begin practicing our Evacuation Protocol, including Fire Drills.
What is an Evacuation?
An evacuation is used when it is safer for students and staff to be outside the school building. This could be due to a fire, gas leak, or another hazard inside the building. Students will remain with their teachers as we move to our designated safe assembly area.
Why do we practice?
Practice helps students and staff become familiar with the routines, know where to go, and understand how we can keep one another safe. We encourage families to talk about emergency drills in a calm and positive way, reminding children that we practice so we are prepared.
How will families know?
Approximately 5–10 minutes before a scheduled practice, we will post a notice on our school social media accounts. We will post again once the practice has been completed. A sign will also be displayed on our front door during the drill.
📌 A Quick Reminder for Families
Please take a moment to ensure that your emergency contact information is current with the school office. Accurate contact information is essential should we ever need to communicate with families or activate our reunification procedures.
During an evacuation, please do not come to the school. Students will remain with their teachers, and if reunification is required, we will communicate the plan and next steps with families when it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Thank you for partnering with us to help our students feel safe, prepared, and confident. 💚
