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| The RabbitThe School Resource Officer Newsletter North Conejos, Sanford, and South Conejos Schools |
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Sgt. R.L. Noga, SRO |
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Message Corner
Just like that Christmas break is over, and we are into 2025. The winter solstice has passed, and the days are now getting longer. Before you know it, we will be changing our clocks once again.
As the school year has gone by, I continue to be amazed at the communities we live in. As I follow the news and things that are happening across the country and other parts of the world, I am thankful for the little piece of the world we call home. We have great kids, teachers, staff, neighbors, and friends who come together in times of need.
As I write this, California is under an unprecedented disaster with the fires in the Los Angeles County area. Because we have had two major fires in the San Luis Valley over the last 12 or so years, we know too well the destruction they can cause. The Spring Creek Fire in 2018 consumed over 108,000 acres and destroyed over 140 structures. When you look at the photos and videos of what these fires can do, it reminds us how fast things can be taken. Things can be replaced. Family, friends, and memories made cannot and should always be cherished. |
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| Meet your new School Resource Officer
My name is Jerry Lujan, and I am the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the Conejos County Sheriff's Department, assigned to the North Conejos, Sanford, and South Conejos school districts within Conejos County. This is my first school year as an SRO. I retired as a Chief of Police from the La Jara Police Department after 28 years. I spent a little over 6 years with Conejos Sheriff Department as Deputy Sheriff at the start of my career back in 1990 to 1996. I have always loved the San Luis Valley and have lived here all my life. I like to hunt, fish, and play poker and golf.
Please welcome Deputy Lujan as our new SRO for the schools and a welcomed addition to the unit at the Sheriff’s Department.
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Reading my newsletter may get you lunch on me!
My question last month was about when the Great Sand Dunes were designated as a national monument. President Herbert Hoover made this designation on March 17, 1932. (Pictured: Jolie Holtcamp – she correctly answered the question in November)
I kept the question from my December newsletter since there was only a couple weeks before we went on break. Remember to tell me the answer, and you may get lunch on me!! Thanks. | |||||||||
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CAUGHT DOING GOOD DEEDS!!! | ||||||||
Marius Espinoza was caught recently by me doing good deeds. I noticed that he would hold the door open for fellow students, greet them as they entered school, and helped his teacher clean the classroom by straightening desks and cleaning up papers. He was doing all this without being asked. What a great example Marius is setting for others to follow. Keep it up Marius, and thanks for doing a good deed!! |
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If you see or hear of a student doing something above and beyond, or if a student helps another in a crisis, please let me know so that I can look into it. I want to recognize our students who are doing great things and share those students and stories with everyone!! And if the student has a waiver signed for media release, I send those to the National Association of School Resource Officers so they can let the nation know of the great things our students do.
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Knowing who is in our buildings
Recently at a junior / senior high school in Jefferson County, a man knocked on a classroom door that opened to the outside. The man deceived the teacher into thinking he was part of the construction crew that was doing work at the school, and she let him in. The man wandered around the building for 40 minutes before asking another teacher where the library was. The teacher questioned him and whether or not he could be in the building. The man was escorted to the office and was later arrested for trespassing.
This is a prime example about why everyone who comes to our buildings needs to enter through the front door and be checked in at the office. We should not be utilizing side doors or propping doors open with objects. One of the first lines of defense is only allowing access through one entry point and having to be checked in. We all have to be vigilant, and we absolutely need to know who is inside our schools.
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Quote Corner
“If you are always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.”
~Maya Angelou
Thanks for taking the time to read my newsletter. If you see me, tell me the answer: What is the depth of the Last Chance Mine in Creede, CO? | |||||