At Woodstation Elementary School, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. To ensure that we are well-prepared for various emergency situations, we conduct several types of safety drills throughout the school year. We believe it is important for you to be informed about these drills so you can support our efforts and discuss them with your children if needed. This year, we will be sending a message before and after an intruder drill. We will also have teachers debrief with their students, and we will send a guide for parents to debrief with their child at home. 

Below are the types of drills we conduct:

We understand that discussions about safety drills can sometimes be unsettling for children. We strive to approach these drills with sensitivity and reassurance, focusing on the importance of being prepared rather than on fear. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel confident and secure.

As part of our commitment to supporting the whole child, we use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to respond to students’ needs. This means:

This approach allows us to proactively monitor student responses and provide the right level of support to ensure every child feels safe and cared for.

If you have any questions or concerns about these drills or if your child may need additional support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to partner with you and can also provide guidance on how to discuss these drills at home in a reassuring, age-appropriate way.

Thank you for your continued partnership in ensuring the safety and well-being of our school community.

Lauren Dyer 

Woodstation Elementary School

Principal 

ldyer@catoosa.k12.ga.us

Dear Parents,

We're asking that students bring a reusable water bottle with a lid that closes tightly to school each day, with their name on it!

Having water readily available is important for your child's health and ability to focus in class. However, to keep our classroom and your child's belongings safe, we need to make sure we're avoiding spills. A lid that seals completely helps prevent accidents that could damage learning materials, school technology, or other students' work.

Thank you for your help in making our classroom a safe and productive learning environment for everyone!

Parents,

  

We are excited to announce that our district is adopting the Raptor Safe mobile app as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining visitor management in our schools. This app builds on our existing visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for everyone.  

 

What is the Raptor Safe App? 

The Raptor Safe app offers a convenient and secure way for visitors to manage and verify their identity before arriving at a school. With the Raptor Passport feature, visitors can pre-verify their identity, allowing for a seamless sign-in process when they arrive on campus.

  

How Does It Work? 

When visiting a school, visitors can use their secure QR code generated by the app to expedite the check-in process. QR codes automatically regenerate every 5 minutes to ensure security and prevent misuse.   

Getting Started 

The Raptor Safe app is available to all visitors across the district. To download the app, please visit RaptorSafe App 

For questions or assistance, please contact your school office. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.   

This is for volunteers, those eating lunch/breakfast with students, and mentors. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following:

Principal: Lauren Dyer

Website: https://wes.catoosa.k12.ga.us/

Location: 3404 Colbert Hollow Road, Rock Spring, GA, USA

Phone: (706) 935-6700