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I was in the middle of a test at school when my husband called. He was at fire marshal school and the news came on. Apparently OUR CHILDRENS SCHOOL IS IN LOCK DOWN!!! They found ammunition for a 22 caliber in the high school. So I ditched my test and headed home. The twins are in Kindergarden. Thier teacher called and said I could come up to the school to get them. So I have them in my arms. My 5th and 8th grader are on the bus home, for the past hour and a half, and we live 2 minutes from the school. My Amanda is a freshman. They are not sure when they will dismiss High School since that is where the ammunition is and they haven't found the weapon yet. I feel sick.
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Old 10-31-2008, 12:49 PM
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Oh my goodness, that is so scary!! I can't even imagine what you're feeling right now. Hugs and prayers for you and your kiddos!!
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Old 10-31-2008, 12:51 PM
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Lordy Day...Stay Calm hon...although I'm not really sure how that would work for me.
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Sara and Bryan just got home. I am just waiting for Amanda.
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Aww hugs honey...I know it must be scary, but I know it's going to be alright!!! Keep us posted when your oldest gets home!!! Sending postivie thoughts your way!!!!
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Old 10-31-2008, 12:59 PM
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:00 PM
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http://www.wtnh.com/global/story.asp?s=9272780
This is the local news link with coverage.
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How scary! I hope she is able to come home soon!!!
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:02 PM
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Oh that is scary!! I am so sorry you have to go through this! I know it is easier said than done, but try to remain calm and think positive! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!! Please, please let us know when all your kiddos have made it home safe!
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Oh ((((((HUGS)))))) sweetie!!! Praying for y'all right now!!! Praying that Amanda gets home soon & safe!
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:13 PM
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My kids are saying that they heard shots before the lockdown. My four year old says she was scared of getting shot because the announcement said that someone had a gun in the school. Still no Amanda.
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:16 PM
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I am so sorry you have to worry like this. Keep in mind that kids have great imaginations, thinking of you and hopeing you daughter comes home soon.
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:20 PM
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My 13 year old said that shots were heard. I texted my sister in law who is a teacher there, she said there definately were shots fired before the assistant principle found the ammunition on the floor.
Still no Amanda
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:26 PM
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Oh gosh! Heather! Praying right now. I hope Amanda gets home SOON.
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:28 PM
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Dang that is so scary! Hoping you have all your kiddos with you soon!
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:29 PM
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:30 PM
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My 13 year old said that shots were heard. I texted my sister in law who is a teacher there, she said there definately were shots fired before the assistant principle found the ammunition on the floor.
Still no Amanda
Oh that just makes it scarier!! I hope Amanda gets home soon!! I am so sorry girl!
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OMGosh! I'm so sorry! That is so scary!
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:35 PM
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Oh my goodness, hopeing your daughter comes home soon.
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oh, I know that must be very scary, hon. We had a lock-down here at one point but it turned out to be a non-event. Hope Amanda gets home soon!!!
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:39 PM
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Oh, wow, that is scary! It's insane our kids have to go through this kind of stuff. Sending good thoughts your way!
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:44 PM
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Oh no Heather. I hope Amanda is home soon.
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Old 10-31-2008, 01:54 PM
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I was going to say stay calm, but I know if it were me I'd be going nuts. Prayers for you daughter and strength and sanity for you. Hugs.
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oh my gosh, how scary! i hope your daughter is home soon safe and sound.
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Amanda is home. She is crying. They patted down EVERY student. They had to leave everything at school. But she is home safe. Thank you for sticking with me and praying for us.
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Oh thank goodness she is home! How traumatic for her though! Give her lots of love and hugs!!
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Omgosh, how frightening!! I'll be praying that your oldest gets home safely too!!
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OMGosh that is very scary. We have had that more then once here. Only we didnt find out until well after the kids were home. Once I only found out because my son told me about it. Im sure everything will be fine but totally understand the panic. Do your kids have cells that they can text/call from? Or maybe a friend who they could use their phone? I know it is not allowed from a school but in these circumstances it is understandable
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So glad all your little chicks are home safe!!! Hung them tight and don't let go for a while today!!!

Extra hugs for your oldest and what a nightmare to have to go through!!!!
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Oh I am SO happy to hear that all the kids are home now, safe and sound!!
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Oh! I'm so glad she's home now! (((((HUGS)))))
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I had a situation similar to this but not quite as scary...it could have been worse but thankfully everything was taken care of. I am sorry you are going through this, I kinda know how you feel and it is the scariest thing EVER!!! {{{HUGS}}}
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OMG, that's so scary...for your children and for you! (((hugs))) Glad all of your kids are safe and in your arms, though!
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Oh my goodness. What a terrifying ordeal! I am so glad to hear that all your kids are home safe with you now!
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Last night on the news they said they arrested a 16 year old. My daughter has heard rumor as to who it was, and he hasn't been in school yet this week. But I got another call tonight from One Call Now, which is a service that the school uses to send bulk phone messages to the parents in case of emergency or dismissal.The message was from the Middle School this time. It stated that there was a threat found in vandalism in a rest room. The State Police were at the school again today and know who the student was who made the threat.
What is wrong with people?
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Old 11-04-2008, 09:51 PM
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Hey honey. I'm sorry all this happened. The second I read your original post my stomach just dropped. I was a senior in highschool when Columbine happened and I lived just 50 miles from Littleton so its all still very traumatic for me to think about.

I'm so glad your family had a happy ending. Hug your babies close. Your community will be in my prayers.
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i'm so glad your kids are alright! wow, what is the world coming to when kids can't even be safe at school anymore?
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