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Opt-out Form for Safety Program

St. James Religious Education Program will be presenting KidSmartz, a child safety program, to all RE students at our March 7th assembly. This program is approved by the Archdiocese of Chicago in their ongoing effort to improve the protection of all children. KidSmartz is designed to help children understand safety risks, learn about self-protection strategies, and feel empowered to report attempted abductions. Participation in a child protection training is required for our students by the archdiocese.

St. James Religious Education has an “opt-out” policy whereby the parent/guardian must sign a permission form to withdraw his/her child from participating in the curriculum. If you do not wish your child to participate in the curriculum, please complete the form below prior to March 7th, 2023. Your child will receive alternate lessons/activities to complete during that class time, or you may choose to arrive after the presentation on March, 7: Arrival at 5:00 or 7:00.

If you choose to opt-out, it is recommended that you review personal safety with your child at home. Sincerely,

Bethany Larson
Religious Education Coordinator

I have been notified about the child protection program that will be implemented in my child’s class and hereby withdraw my child from participating in the assembly. I understand that he/she will receive an alternative activity, or I will be responsible for arriving after the presentation is complete
                
            
        

    

Are you choosing to opt-out of the KidSmartz personal safety program? Check one answer: Yes No If yes, continue to fill out the information below to opt-out.
Child(ren) Name
Name of Parent/Guardian
Electronic Signature
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