Point Pleasant Schools Offer Emotional Supports After Texas Shootings

Point Pleasant NJ

26 May, 2022

5:31 AM

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POINT PLEASANT, NJ — As families continue to wrestle with the ripple effects of the Texas elementary school shooting, Point Pleasant Schools officials are focused on helping parents and children navigate the emotional impacts of the killings. In a letter to the school community, Point Pleasant Superintendent Adam Angelozzi and Nicole Hankins, the district's director of counseling, emphasized not only the plans the district has in place to protect staff and students, but the resources available to help families through the impact. "There will be extensive coverage on local and national news and discussion in our community about keeping our children safe," the letter said. "Furthermore, we would like to ensure that our students and their families feel supported in our school district community as we navigate the news of this horrific event. As always, the Point Pleasant Borough School District remains committed to the safety and security of our students and staff members." Angelozzi and Hankins offered the following resources for parents and guardians speaking to children about the shootings: Mental Health Resources WebpageTalking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and TeachersParent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent ShootingHelping Children Cope with Frightening NewsCoping in the Aftermath of a ShootingThe letter also urged parents to limit the exposure children have to news coverage of the shooting, keep the same routine, encourage children to speak to their school counselor, and observe any mental health changes. Parents can contact their children's school counselors by calling 732-701-1900 and using the extensions listed below. Point Pleasant Borough High School Counseling Department: ext. 2208/2209Memorial Middle School Counseling Department: ext. 2312Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School: x5203Ocean Road Elementary School: x4111For additional counseling support, please contact Perform Care at 1-877-652-7624