Report of Bomb Threat at Glenfield

Here is the letter form glenfield's principal.

Glenfield Middle School
The Gifted & Talented, Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
25 Maple Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07042
Phone (973) 509-4171, 4172, 4173

Fax (973) 509-4179

Alex Anemone Marcus Rhaney
Principal Assistant Principal

April 15, 2008

Dear Parents/Caregivers:

Today at school, a student found a note taped to the underside of a student desk. The note, which hinted at a bomb, was promptly turned over to the classroom teacher. The building administration decided to cancel all after school activities and dismiss
the student body at approximately 1:50. Although there was no evidence that this was anything more than an extremely inappropriate juvenile prank, the Montclair Fire Department and Police Department, for precautionary reasons, were called in. Moreover,
the Essex County Sheriff's Department was notified and brought in their K-9 units. The K-9 units searched the building and declared it "all clear" at 2:29.

We are sorry if anyone was alarmed; however, in matters of safety, we will continue to err on the side of caution. Please note that if any of your children would like to speak to our counselors, both Mrs. Weintraub and Mr. Webber will be available to
meet with your child, either in groups or individually.

As always, if you would like to speak with an administrator in greater detail, please contact Glenfield Middle School.

Sincerely,

Alex Anemone

So that's the story, directly from the Principal. Now all you folks out there that have "heard this" and "heard that" can put your hear say to rest.

That's pretty obnoxious. Now the kids will know that any time they want to get out of a test or a boring class, this is all they have to do. I hope they figure out from the handwriting who wrote the note. Then they can call an assembly, bring the kid on stage, and whack him with a stick a couple of times. Not enough to injure him badly, you know -- just enough to raise a few welts and act as a deterrent.
(I just said this to my wife and she responded "boy, anyone could tell you went to catholic school.")

"bring the kid on stage, and whack him with a stick a couple of times. Not enough to injure him badly.."

The injuries resulting from this kind of humiliation will ensure that the malfeasant will become a societal outcast and a highway roaming, serial killer. Let's just send a stern note to the parents, illiciting a fervent promise from the young tyke to cease and desist from all manner of hijinks and mischief making.

How about somewhere between Sleepysleek & MB's suggestions.

I don't think the kid should be publicly beaten, but I also don't think he should be let off Scott-free for making a teroristic threat (even if it was intended as a prank to get out of school early).

They got our during 9th period! 9th period! Really, hide the note in a better location next time, one that will assure an earlier dismissal. F$#2%& Slacker.

I do like public humilitation. What if they just make him walk around naked across the stage during an assembly?

Diclaimer: I am a Glenfield House B Alumnus.

im in the house that it happened .. the note was found 4th period but they let us out 9th period....thats so stupid

im in the house that it happened .. the note was found 4th period but they let us out 9th period....thats so stupid

im in the house that it happened .. the note was found 4th period but they let us out 9th period....thats so stupid

im in the house that it happened .. the note was found 4th period but they let us out 9th period....thats so stupid

Here's the latest note from Glenfield's principal.

Glenfield Middle School
The Gifted & Talented, Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
25 Maple Avenue
Montclair, New Jersey 07042

Alex Anemone Marcus Rhaney
Principal Assistant Principal

April 16, 2008

Dear Parents:

As a follow up to yesterday?s events, I would like to send out this letter to thank all the parents who wrote, emailed or called to offer their support. Also, I would like to apologize for any inconvenience our early dismissal may have caused. As mentioned in the initial correspondence, the students were dismissed at 1:50, eighteen minutes early.

Please be advised that we are taking this matter very seriously and are looking to determine the source of the note. We would also like for the parents of GMS to have similar discussions with their children about the seriousness of this issue. The disruption to the instructional process cannot continue to occur nor can the Montclair Fire Department, Montclair Police Department and Essex County Sheriff?s Department be forced to misuse their resources by responding to spurious claims from disturbed students.

Recently, the West Essex School District had a similar incident and according to a press release from the Essex County Prosecutors Office, the student in police custody faces the very real charges of third degree causing of public alarm, third degree risk of widespread injury and fourth degree criminal mischief. Prosecutor Paula Dow added, ?Every time school officials and law enforcement officers respond to threats like these, it totally disrupts the community. The estimated cost of such a widespread police response was in excess of $60,000.?

We thank you, in advance, for your patience, understanding and support.

Sincerely,

Alex Anemone

Nothing yet from the BOE .

"Diclaimer: I am a Glenfield House B Alumnus."

Me too, but I think they changed the house letters since my day.

"The estimated cost of such a widespread police response was in excess of $60,000.?"

I say send a bill to the family once they figure out who did it.