Edmonds students suspended for using Nerf guns at school
Edmonds students suspended for using Nerf guns at school
EDMONDS, Wash. -- A number of Edmonds school kids were recently
suspended for having Nerf guns at school.  That's not surprising
considering the school's "zero tolerance" policy on toy guns,
but what is surprising is that the teacher allegedly told the
kids it was okay to have the guns.  Now the kids' parents want
to know why their children were punished if the teacher gave
permission for the guns.  The incident happened last Friday
before class at Chase Lake Elementary School.      "They are
both very upset," Shumard said. "I mean, it's a day suspension,
but it's a permanent on their record."  Stacey Leidholm's son,
who she said has straight As, received the same punishment.  "I
do understand that they definitely need consequences, but not
that harsh of a consequence," she said.  The Edmonds School
District confirms that an incident at Chase Lake occurred, but
won't talk specifics. In general, t