On Friday morning, an unspeakable tragedy took place in Newtown,Connecticut in which innocent children and staff memberslost their lives. Freeport parents, like parents across the country, share in the unimaginable grief of the Newtown familiesaffectedby this horrific event.
Parents across the nation, quite naturally, have their own concerns about their children's safety in their schools. Please know that our first priority isthesafety of our children.Meetings were heldwith all principals and key administrators toreiterate our own safety practices and procedures.All staff members have been trained in security procedures and these procedures are now being reviewed with all staff in each building.
Teachers, psychologists, guidance counselors, social workersand administrators are available to offer assistance to children as needed.For additional resources on helping your child deal with their emotional response to this tragedy, please visit theNational Association of School Psychologistswebsite.
Hug your child and reassure them that they are safe. Monitor thekind ofmedia coverage of this tragic event to which your children may be exposed.Andkeep the devastatedNewtown families inyourthoughts and prayers.
Dr. Kishore Kuncham
Superintendent of Schools
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