Lakewood Elementary School

Dear Lakewood Family:

News of war or natural disasters can elicit feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. As a school community, we strive to care for one another and provide support when needed.  In difficult times, it is important that we demonstrate care and compassion in an environment where all voices are heard and respected. 

We must be available to support our scholars as they cope with emotions and help make sense of what they are hearing and seeing. Our counselor, school psychologist, and administrative team will be available to speak with scholars. Please encourage your child to contact their trusted adult in the building. That adult could be any staff member in the building with whom they feel safe to share their thoughts.

Lakewood  Elementary School can be a shining example of inclusivity and unity in these challenging times.

Sincerely,
Dr. Kelly

Resources for Families:
How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.

Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of teens: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their adolescent children beyond fear and to resilience.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Provides resources that can be filtered by topic or keyword and audience with a focus on how adults can identify traumatic responses in young people and how to support them.