We are all extremely saddened by the events that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on Friday. Our thoughts are with all of those who have been impacted by this tragic incident.
As we mourn the tremendous loss of these children and educators, we also recognize the impact that events like these have on our own school communities, our staff, our students and their families. Please be assured that safety is a top priority for SSD, and we take all measures possible to ensure the wellbeing of our students and staff.
We also appreciate the important role all of our SSD employees play in providing support during difficult times like these. We want to ensure that you have the resources you need to respond to questions and concerns from students and their families.
Each of our SSD schools will offer crisis counseling to help students who have been affected by these events. Listed below are some links to resources that may be helpful as families choose how to address this tragedy with their children.
National Association of School Psychologists:
Coping with Crisis — Helping Children With Special Needs
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/specpop_general.aspx
National Association of School Psychologists:
A National Tragedy: Helping Children Cope
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/terror_general.aspx
Thank you for all you do for the students we serve.
John Cary
Superintendent
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