I would like to know how a child gets away with taking dry ice to Frank Wright Junior High? This child took it to school, had it at school all day, then took it back home. On the bus ride back home he passed it around the bus. Children held it bare-handed causing burns on several kids’ hands. Of course they won’t say anything, but we parents will. Dry ice is very dangerous to hold and shouldn’t be in children’s hands. That’s why you must be over 18 to buy it. If a child was able to take it to school on the bus and take it back home on the bus, what else could he take without getting caught? Where are the teachers at Frank Wright? Are they blind? This happened March 16 on the southern bus route headed toward T.L. Waggoner. — Mad Parent, Imperial
The information we were able to get from the Imperial Unified School District is still scant, but Superintendent Lisa Tabarez said the incident is still under investigation by Frank Wright Middle School administration.
Tabarez told us “we believe that this incident may have resulted from a volcano project done by sixth-grade students.”
Because the investigation is ongoing, Tabarez had few details. But, she said, “We encourage our students to help keep a safe environment by informing the staff about incidents like this one. We are confident that the FWMS teachers and staff would report any suspicious activities to the administration. At the conclusion of the investigation, the administration will take appropriate action as needed.”
One student did report redness on her fingertips and the top part of one of her palms from handling the dry ice. Tabarez said first aid was administered when it was reported. No other injuries were reported.
Dry ice, which is compressed carbon dioxide, is not the best thing for any person to be handling, especially children. Prolonged exposure to the skin can cause severe damage through frostbite. It can also rob the immediate vicinity of oxygen if it starts releasing its carbon dioxide in gas form in a confined, enclosed area. So it must be handled in a well-ventilated area.
The information we were able to get from the Imperial Unified School District is still scant, but Superintendent Lisa Tabarez said the incident is still under investigation by Frank Wright Middle School administration.
Tabarez told us “we believe that this incident may have resulted from a volcano project done by sixth-grade students.”
Because the investigation is ongoing, Tabarez had few details. But, she said, “We encourage our students to help keep a safe environment by informing the staff about incidents like this one. We are confident that the FWMS teachers and staff would report any suspicious activities to the administration. At the conclusion of the investigation, the administration will take appropriate action as needed.”
One student did report redness on her fingertips and the top part of one of her palms from handling the dry ice. Tabarez said first aid was administered when it was reported. No other injuries were reported.
Dry ice, which is compressed carbon dioxide, is not the best thing for any person to be handling, especially children. Prolonged exposure to the skin can cause severe damage through frostbite. It can also rob the immediate vicinity of oxygen if it starts releasing its carbon dioxide in gas form in a confined, enclosed area. So it must be handled in a well-ventilated area.
