Child Takes Bullets to School
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KGNS News
Story Created:
Oct 25, 2011 at 10:27 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Oct 26, 2011
“Were you all aware that last week there was a little kid that came to school with bullets in his back pack?”
“No.”
Parents today picking up their children at JC Martin Elementary School, were surprised to hear about a student, a 9 year-old boy, coming to class with live ammunition in his back pack.
“They should have let us know.”
“I don’t know, but they should have let us know. I mean that’s dangerous for kids in school.”
This parent however, was already aware, after her daughter came home last week and told her about the incident.
“She reported it to the teacher that this kid, the student, had some bullets. The teacher counted and there was 10 bullets,” says the parent.
Seven bullets to be exact, LISD officials have confirmed.
The parent who wishes to remain anonymous says she immediately called the school and tried to arrange a meeting with the school principal, but that meeting never happened.
“They told me I couldn’t talk to the principal so my next step was to talk to the superintendent.”
That’s when the parent says the district took quick action.
LISD Director, Carlos Rios says, “We have structures in place to detect misbehavior. We can correct actions. The student was brought to the office, the parents were contacted and the student was given consequences under the student handbook.”
“Although the child was disciplined, many parents are still not satisfied with the actions taken at this elementary school.”
“This is a big deal,” says the parent.
“They didn’t send a letter or anything. They need to tell us what happened.”
“At least a notice. A meeting.”
District officials say the school's principal took appropriate measures, and say further action would only alarm parents, especially, when there was no weapon found on campus.
They also advise parents to search their children’s back packs before they go to school to assure the safety of all students.
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op said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 10:43 AM
Don't punish the student...he wanted to get caught to bring attention to the problem he/she is dealing with at home. It was a cry for help. Punish the parents.
75890068Anonymous said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 11:10 AM
No way , he was just trying to show off. No cry for help just a show off. I think they need to look into the parents though.
75891548Salma said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 11:11 AM
and where did he get them?? probably at home...I would have been extremely upset if my son had told me about it and not hear it from the school...Communication people!!!
75891602to Salma said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 1:25 PM
Do you want to know when a student farts in class too!! ajajajaaj lol
75899653Anonymous said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 1:47 PM
I know the principal at my kids school takes her time to speak to all the parents when they request a meeting for whatever reason. What was done wrong , was this pricipal declined to speak to any parent who had concerns over this situation.
75900762to to Salma said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 2:50 PM
only if yours farted...probably half the class would have pass out!!!
75903714Anonymous said on Wednesday, Oct 26 at 5:03 PM
As a past educator at this school I would like to mention that this Unacceptable , by TEA, campus has had many incidents that parents are not aware of. TEA should come and first revisit some of the unqualified teachers, dirty environment, and instruction. This school needs to be polished and be assigned a highly qualified counselor and teachers that have the professionalism of working with children. Parents may be at blame but what happens when you walk in there and the secretaries can't even speak proper English. This campus is a disgrace and unfortunately the children are the ones being affected.
75910612Anonymous said on Thursday, Oct 27 at 3:03 AM
gosh these reporters need to learn how to write for broadcast news
75928174Isa said on Thursday, Oct 27 at 10:13 AM
I agree , Parents should be more responsible.This is not the students fault.
75942458JC Martin said on Thursday, Oct 27 at 10:15 AM
Why do we have a schools with a corrupt politician's name ???
75942582babysitting said on Thursday, Oct 27 at 10:19 AM
most parents think that the schools are a place to babyseat their kids, and they are wrong ! The parents primary responsability is to educate and supervise their kids that is why they decided to have a child.
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75964631chill out said on Thursday, Oct 27 at 5:19 PM
Those bullets would have been harmful is swallowed, thrown at some one or hit with a hard object (hammer,rock). Only report it to other parents if they came with a gun. Kids are kids it the parents duty to teach them right from wrong the schools can't raise the child also.
75967932Momof3 said on Friday, Oct 28 at 12:44 AM
I think the principal made the right decision. She took care of the problem at the moment and is not her fault as other parents stated. Us as parents should be aware of our children actions and teach them to be good persons. It is the parents responsibility to know what our kids are doing,,, don't be lazy people, start being a parent and stop blaming your errors to someone else. Start by communicating with your kids.
75982477Anonymous said on Friday, Oct 28 at 6:35 AM
They should lock up this kid for life and throw away the key. Better yet, throw him into adult general population.
75987176The kid is not guilty said on Friday, Oct 28 at 9:09 AM
What is next? file charges for terrorrism against the child and send him to Guantanamo?? This is an example in how adults washed their hands with a kid and do not want to assume their responsabilities as parents and as school administrators. please, Change the school's name I don't want my kids to see corrupt politicians names around town.
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