Security gets a new focus after drunk man is found in bathroom

shaneh — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 20:02:39 +0000

shaneh Thu, 01/09/2014 - 12:02pm

School officials at Salmon Bay School in Ballard reported that an intoxicated and possibly homeless man was discovered in a boy's bathroom.

The school sent a letter to parents Tuesday, in which the assistant principal said:

"At approximately 9:30 a.m., a transient man entered our building and attempted to take shelter in a boy's bathroom. We immediately called 911 and the district security officers, and teachers were notified to keep all students and guests in their classrooms. Upon the arrival of police and paramedics, the man - who was very intoxicated but non-confrontational - left the building."

Security procedures at the school are now under review at the school but they must balance the need to maintain access for students with disabilities while making sure the building is secure.

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Drunk man found in Salmon Bay Elementary

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SLIDESHOW: Salmon Bay students take on the Oregon Trail

Guest — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:24:06 +0000

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All photos by Zachariah Bryan

Last Friday, 110 students from Salmon Bay Elementary recreated the Oregon Trail experience, trudging and toiling their way eight miles from Ballard to Magnuson Park. The kids went all out for the biannual event, dressing up like miniature modern day Lewises and Clarks. Wherever they went, peoples' heads turned at the unexpected surprise of the small army of pioneers.

When the Ballard News-Tribune caught up with the crew, around U-Village, the once energetic kids had begun to slow. Teacher Brian Williamson said they were just beginning to understand what the pioneers on the Oregon Trail had experience. Of course, while the kids walked on a paved trail and did not have to repeat the experience again the next morning, pioneers would travel for up to six months at a time on rugged, pathless terrain.

Still, Williamson said it was a good learning experience for the children, most of whom probably haven't walked such a long distance in their life. The children slogged along the Burke-Gilman Trail for about six hours. "There's triumph in overcoming adversity," he said.

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