If it becomes necessary to close a school before the end of the regular school day, every reasonable effort will be made to notify parents of students of the closure. At Olson, our primary responsibility is, of course, the safety and welfare of the students under our supervision. To this end, we would like to ask your assistance: Please give your school-age children instructions in case they must be sent home from school because of a major emergency. The instructions should include a rearranged family meeting place in case of a separation and procedures in the event parents are not at home when the children arrive.