It
is with a very heavy heart that I write this message to you. I, like you,
have been devastated by the news of the school shooting that occurred in
Connecticut on Friday. My deepest condolences go out to the Newtown
community.
The
tragic events in Connecticut have caused our thoughts to turn inward and think
about our own community. The Lowell School remains vigilant in its
commitment to safety. A district wide, comprehensive safety plan is in
place and is updated frequently. As a part of this plan, we work in
partnership with local police and fire departments to ensure our schools are
safe and secure. Immediately, we will review these plans and protocols with
a new perspective. Our first priority,
as always, remains the safety and welfare of our students and staff.
This
is undoubtedly a troubling time for parents of elementary school aged children.
Below you will find some very helpful resources to help you and your
children cope with the feelings brought on by this tragedy.
We will welcome students Monday morning as
they arrive at school and classrooms with warm greetings, smiles and
reassuring welcomes to ensure a sense of comfort and security, recognizing
that students will be returning to school with varying levels of awareness of
the shootings. We do not plan on having large assemblies but we
will be ready to respond to our children in developmentally appropriate ways to
ensure them that they are safe at school.
Our
guidance counselor, Mrs Knight, will be available all day and after school if
you or your child is in need of support. And, as always, my door is open
to you.
Best,
Elizabeth Kaplan
No comments:
Post a Comment