Efforts reflect FSUSD's commitment to making sure every student feels safe, respected and supported
Fairfield, CA (October 15, 2026) – At David Weir Elementary School, building a safe and welcoming school community starts with helping students understand how their words and actions affects others. Through ongoing conversations about kindness, conflict resolution and bullying prevention, the school is empowering its Wildcats to navigate challenging social situations and helping families recognize when and how to seek support.
As part of these efforts, Principal Alison Guernsey and the David Weir team are communicating with families through ParentSquare to help families understand the difference between conflict, mean behavior and bullying. While these experiences can sometimes look similar, understanding the distinctions helps students develop problem-solving skills and helps adults determine the best way to respond.
The site is also bringing it directly to students at the classroom level and on the playground to build their kinder community. Aligned with this commitment, the school also brought in special assemblies recently through Sami’s Circuit. Teachers are now implementing his lessons in their morning meetings and building character through "You Got It" motivational speeches.
A key message is that every concern deserves to be taken seriously. Families are encouraged to listen to their children, ask questions about what happened, and partner with school staff when concerns arise. By working together, families and educators can address harmful behavior, help students learn from difficult situations and reinforce the importance of treating others with kindness and respect.
“At David Weir, we want every Wildcat to know they belong and that their safety and well-being matter,” said Principal Alison Guernsey. “When we give students the tools to make better choices, stand up for themselves and others, and ask a trusted adult for help, we are preparing them for success in school and beyond.”
These efforts reflect FSUSD’s broader commitment to creating safe, supportive learning environments where every student can thrive. The district wants families to know that when they share a concern, school leaders will listen and work with them to determine the appropriate next steps. An important part of that commitment is ensuring all district families know how to report concerns, including through FSUSD’s anonymous reporting resource: STOPit.
Families, students and community members can visit fsusd.org/report to learn more about STOPit and how to report concerns anonymously. Through newly designed posters and messaging directed in age-appropriate ways, FSUSD is making this resource more visible and accessible. These efforts help ensure that students and families know where to turn when they see or experience behavior that may threaten a student's safety or well-being. The message is clear: If you hear or see something concerning – whether it’s a threat, bullying, or unsafe behavior – please report it right away.
“Every student deserves to come to school feeling safe, valued and ready to learn,” said FSUSD Superintendent Jennifer Sachs. “By encouraging students and our community to speak up, and making anonymous reporting accessible, we can continue building school communities where every student feels a sense of belonging and safety.”
Through education, early intervention and strong partnerships with families, David Weir and FSUSD are reinforcing a shared message: kindness matters, speaking up matters, and every student deserves to feel safe and supported at school.
Learn more: Visit fsusd.org/report for information about anonymous reporting and how to share a concern.
