Shoultes Elementary School - Marysville School District No. 25

Shoultes Elementary School
“A Commitment to exCellenCe, trAdition And respeCt for diversity”
Principal: Lynn Heimsoth
Assistant Principal: Katy Rudolph
13525 51st Ave. N.E.
Marysville, WA 98271
Telephone: 360.653.0640
Fax: 360.657.6609
April 24, 2015
Dear Shoultes Elementary Parents,
Approximately a week ago, we notified parents about a potential case of luring by an individual in
the community near Shoultes Elementary. Yesterday, the Marysville Police Department informed
us that a person suspected in the incident had been arrested on unrelated charges and is currently
in police custody. We do not have any more information about the disposition of the case.
We will continue to focus on personal safety with our students. You, as parents, can also help. It
is always a good idea to warn your children that if they see, hear, or experience anything unusual
or threatening, they should report it to their parents if going home or teachers if they see it on the
way to school. If your child reports something to you, please be sure to contact the Police at 911.
We are working closely with the Marysville Police Department to ensure student safety and the
release of information. We will continue to alert parents of any further developments in the
situation.
Sincerely,
Lynn Heimsoth
Parents and students should work together to review safety practices. Here are some tips to
discuss:
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Students should walk with friends or buddies on established routes, not through wooded areas.
Students should play in well-supervised areas. Reminder your student to check in with you
regularly if not under your direct supervision.
Develop a plan for what your child should do if approached by a stranger. Remind him/her not to
approach strangers that call to them. Keep a distance or walk away and do not accept gifts/candy
from strangers. Have verification telephone numbers/code words for stranger identification.
Never get in the car with anybody, even if they are dressed in a uniform. Do not go with anyone
who asks for directions or help or promises gifts. Call 911 after an encounter with a stranger and
give police the license number. Students should immediately run home or to a familiar home if
they feel in danger.