In a letter sent to district parents over the weekend, Fisicaro said Friday's evacuation 'was proactive and precautionary,' and that the situation presented no 'imminent risk to students, staff or anyone involved.' 'The world needs more young engineers and scientists with a passion for hands-on learning, and we strongly encourage you to support this student rather than punish them for their curiosity,' the scientists wrote.įisicaro on Monday confirmed he received the letter, but he declined to comment further. The student and his mother asked not to be identified. He did not know what prompted Friday's evacuation. The student said he brought a piece of the plate to the school on Monday to show a teacher. View Gallery: PHOTOS: Haddon Township High School evacuated after student brings uranium-glazed plate

School buildings were determined to be safe, Fisicaro said Friday. Local police and firefighters responded to the scene, along with detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor's Office and members of the county's hazardous materials team. Friday after it was learned a student had brought a 'potentially dangerous substance' into the building, said Fisicaro.ĮARLIER: Haddon Township High School evacuated after student brings uranium-glazed plate The school was evacuated around 11:15 a.m.

'We strongly believe that the student’s interest in radioactivity should not be punished, and that any disciplinary action dispensed against them would be a grave miscarriage of justice,' the scientists' letter stated. The letter, sent to district Superintendent Robert Fisicaro and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, called for no disciplinary action to be taken against the student. Nearly 50 scientists from around the world have signed a letter in support of the student whose uranium-glazed plate led to the evacuation of Haddon Township High School last week. Watch Video: Deborah Heart and Lung Center CEO takes COVID vaccine

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