A recent Tidewater Jewish Foundation grant enabled Strelitz International Academy to purchase 50 enhanced emergency first aid and Stop the Bleed kits, significantly improving and enhancing the school’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
In addition to the 25 emergency first aid and 25 Stop the Bleed kits, TJF’s grant helps fund comprehensive staff training and materials. Certified professionals are leading multiple training sessions for all staff members, covering the use of both the enhanced first aid and Stop the Bleed kits to ensure that staff are confident and capable in handling various medical emergencies.
The presence of these enhanced first aid and Stop the Bleed kits in every classroom along with comprehensive staff training has the potential to drastically reduce response times during medical emergencies, allowing for prompt and effective intervention, according to Eleanore Goldstein, BSN, RN SIA school nurse.
In addition, “parents and community members have expressed greater confidence in the academy’s preparedness, reinforcing trust in our commitment to student safety and well-being,” says Heather Moore, SIA head of school.
“The funding from Tidewater Jewish Foundation has had a profound impact on the safety and emergency preparedness of Strelitz International Academy,” says Jason D. Capossere, security director for the Sandler Family Campus. “By equipping each classroom with critical emergency kits and providing thorough training for staff, we have significantly enhanced our ability to respond to emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff.”
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Tidewater Jewish Foundation for this generous support,” says Moore.
“This investment in our school’s safety infrastructure has made a lasting difference, and we look forward to continuing this partnership in fostering a secure and nurturing educational environment.”
SIA receives TJF grant for Stop the Bleed and first aid kits
