Weston Public Schools: [Family Resources] Discussing News With Students

Weston MA

07 March, 2022

2:36 PM

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Press release from Weston Public Schools: margolinj 2022-03-07 Dear Weston Public Schools community, The following letter from District Psychologist Madeline Steinberg and Director of Equity and Professional Learning Amy Kelly to families was sent out on March 7, 2022. _________________________________________________ As we continue to live through uncertain times, please look out for any troubling signs of anxiety and unhappiness from your children, and contact your child's guidance counselor or principal with any concerns. Similarly, we will continue to look out for all children while they are at school, note any signs of distress, and let you know if we have any concerns about your child.  As we continue to live through uncertain times, please look out for any troubling signs of anxiety and unhappiness from your children, and contact your child's guidance counselor or principal with any concerns. Similarly, we will continue to look out for all children while they are at school, note any signs of distress, and let you know if we have any concerns about your child.  We thought it might be helpful to share some resources to support you in speaking with children about what they may be seeing on the news.   Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage. Additional resources for educators and families: Thank you for your support and care. Our partnership together can help our children feel safe and navigate through a turbulent world. Sincerely,   Dr. Madeline Steinberg District Psychologist, Weston Public Schools   Amy Kelly  District Director of Equity and Professional Learning    Download (PDF, 62KB) This press release was produced by Weston Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author's own.