Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Teachers met before class began.
The Upper St. Clair School District reviewed its security procedures and added layers of security following the tragic school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. "Every educator in America was uneasy today," Superintendent Patrick O'Toole said Monday. "We all feel somewhat vulnerable." The staff in each district building met before class on Monday morning to review safety measures and help the teachers prepare for questions students may ask them. O'Toole sent out two emails to parents after the massacre on Friday. He said he sent out the information that he would want to know as a parent, including information about how to talk to your children about the incident. "The tips we send out are the same tips I have to employ as a parent," he said…
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Murphy shares 10 suggestions to help adults reassure and comfort children during this difficult and confusing time.
U.S. Rep. Murphy (R-Upper St. Clair) released the following statement on the violent shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. "(Friday's) senseless tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School leaves us all shocked. We don’t have words to explain our grief, and we cannot begin to understand what would cause an individual to inflict this kind of pain on fellow human beings, let alone defenseless children. To the grieving families, our deepest condolences go out to you all. For the many teachers, first responders, police officers and emergency personnel who were focused on returning the students to safety, we thank you for putting yourself in harm's way to save a child's life. We hold you all close in our prayers.” Prior to …
Friday, December 14, 2012
Dr. Patrick O'Toole sent the e-alert out Friday afternoon.
As people around the country try to make sense of the tragic elementary school shooting in Connecticut, Upper St. Clair Superintendent Patrick O'Toole sent out an e-alert Friday afternoon to parents and the community: Dear Parents and Community Members, We are all deeply saddened by today's tragic event in Newtown, Connecticut. The USC District staff did not formally present this news to students. We will struggle to explain such a senseless tragedy to our children. To offer some assistance, I am sending to you the following document from the National Association of School Psychologists, "Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers." Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers As we learn more…
Richard from Upper St Clair
3:55 pm on Monday, December 17, 2012
You are correct Duke , I am not an expert in regards to guns.... But I will be as we continue the discussion and the ultimate ban on automatic and semi automatic weapons in the U.S. more ›