Dear City School District of New Rochelle Family,
The safety of our students and staff is paramount, and I’m reaching out to you today to ask for your help in preserving that safety. Recently, the popular social media app TikTok has been used as a platform to share monthly “challenges” that dare children to perform terrible criminal acts. Last month’s challenge involved vandalizing school property, and this month’s challenge persuades students to assault teachers and/or staff members. We need to work collaboratively to ensure that these “challenges” do not make their way into our schools.
Even if your child does not engage in social media, it is likely that they will hear about these trends through other students. Educating your child about the serious implications of these actions is vital, and we ask that you have an open dialogue with your child about these indecent and dangerous social media challenges.
There are additional criminal challenges that have been shared to TikTok for the coming months. These include acts of assault, sexual assault, indecent exposure, vandalism, theft, truancy, and disrespectful behavior.
Any student caught engaging in such criminal acts will face appropriate consequences that could negatively impact their long-term future. By having ongoing discussions with your children about the severity of these types of actions, you can help us ensure the safety of our students, staff, and teachers.
Thank you in advance for your collaboration and cooperation.
Sincerely,