Tik Tok Challenge

Good Morning Knox Trail Families,

 I am writing to make you aware of a new TikTok challenge. Last month there was a TikTok challenge that encouraged students to vandalize bathrooms. In response to this, we moved our paper towel dispensers outside of the bathrooms. This month there is a new challenge that encourages students to slap their teacher. 

 I am not aware that this has happened in our building, and I expect that it will not. As parents, I am asking you to assist us in meeting that expectation. Would you please speak with your student and make them aware that the consequences for "slapping" a teacher are severe and could result in criminal charges and possible expulsion from school? Social media is very influential on some of our students, and I am concerned they may make a poor judgment as a result. 

Family and school collaboration can be essential to providing the safest environment for your student to learn. If we work together, I believe we can prevent situations that will compromise our school culture. 

I appreciate your support for our teachers and their work on behalf of your children. If you want to know more about his TikTok challenge, you will find an article from USA Today HERE.

 Respectfully,

 Ralph