Good afternoon,
School will reopen at Hancock and Miller Elementary. The two messages pasted below are what was sent to families at those schools. Thank you. James
Email Subject: Hancock Elementary To Reopen Friday, May 23rd
Dear Hancock Elementary Families,
We want to provide you with an update on the latest information regarding the plane crash that occurred early this morning near Hancock Elementary.
Hancock Elementary will reopen Friday, May 23rd with a regular school schedule. We are grateful to welcome students back and are taking every precaution to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
To help with arrival and dismissal, we kindly ask families to use an alternative route to access the school campus:
- Drive westbound on Gurnard Street from Santo Road
- Turn left (southbound) onto Taussig Street
- Continue to the school
To exit, please reverse this route. San Diego Unified School Police will be onsite to assist with traffic flow.
We also invite families to join us for a parent meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 a.m. in the school auditorium. This will be an opportunity to hear more about the situation, the support in place, and to ask questions.
District counselors will be onsite to support students, staff, and families. These services will continue as long as needed to help our community heal and move forward.
As Miller Elementary concludes its role as a temporary evacuation center, all donations and support efforts will shift to Hancock Elementary Friday. Please note that Miller will no longer be accepting donations, and no donations should be dropped off at Hancock.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders for their unwavering dedication to the safety of the public and our schools. We also want to thank the collective efforts of the Miller Elementary and Hancock Elementary staff for spending the day supporting our families at Miller. Their swift actions have been critical in supporting our community today
We appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and compassion as we work together through this difficult time. Thank you for being such an important part of the Hancock community.
With gratitude,
Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D.
Superintendent (Interim)
San Diego Unified School District
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Email Subject: Miller Elementary To Reopen Friday May 23rd
Dear Miller Elementary Families,
Miller Elementary will reopen Friday, May 23rd with a regular school schedule.
Thursday was a difficult day for many families, but I am proud of the way our school community joined with emergency responders, to support the students and families affected by the crash.
Our efforts to support you will continue Friday when District counselors will be on campus to support students, staff and parents. The counselors will continue to provide support as needed. Please be assured that we are doing everything possible to maintain our daily routine while supporting each other as we deal with this tragic event.
As Miller Elementary concludes its role as a temporary evacuation center, all donations and support efforts will shift to Hancock Elementary starting Friday. Please note that Miller will no longer be accepting donations, and no donations should be dropped off at Hancock.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders for their unwavering dedication to the safety of the public and our schools. We also want to thank the collective efforts of the Miller Elementary and Hancock Elementary staff for spending the day supporting our families at Miller. Their swift actions have been critical in supporting our community today
Thank you for your patience, compassion, and continued support. Please know that we are doing everything possible to maintain a sense of normalcy while caring for one another as a school community.
With gratitude,
Fabiola Bagula, Ph.D.
Superintendent (Interim)
San Diego Unified School District
James Canning (He/Him)
Executive Director, Strategic Communications & Information
San Diego Unified School District
jcanning@sandi.net | www.sandiegounified.org
Mobile Phone: 313-580-2845
4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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