The Colt Classified
April 13, 2020
Happy Easter!
On this beautiful Easter Monday, we remain enouraged by the risen Christ. Although Easter Sunday was not celebrated with gatherings, Easter egg hunts or the big family dinners we are familiar with, Jesus Christ rose for each one of us. Let us rejoice and be glad!
"He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said." Matthew 28:6
Packet Distribution
Pre K 4, Kindergarten and Third Grade packets will be mailed this week. There will not be a packet pick-up on tomorrow. Parents will be notified when packets have been mailed.
Caring for our Kids
This pandemic has certainly altered the way we live in many ways. The CDC provides guidance on how to care for children during these uncertain times. The following link is a great resource on how to keep our children safe https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM23953
Resources to Assist with Speaking to Youth about the Coronavirus
The constant discussions and news coverage of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing children to experience fear and anxiety about this pandemic. Below are some resources to help talk with our youth during this time.
- Child Mind Institute: https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/
- National Association of School Psychologists: https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-parenting-smarter-kids/202003/how-talk-kids-and-teens-about-the-coronavirus
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network https://www.nctsn.org/
- National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/
- American School Counselor Association https://www.schoolcounselor.org/
- There is a 24/7 hotline number for those that need to speak with someone. It is 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Counselor Survey
School counselor, Krystle King, has created a survey to understand the needs of our community and opportunities to provide assistance. Please take a moment to complete the following survey:
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Archdiocesan Prayer in the Time of theCOVID-19
Comfort us, O Lord, for we are like your disciples on the storm tossed seas, unsettled by what lies ahead. We turn to You, our Healer and Guide, to still our hearts in our time of need and hear our prayer: Heal those who are sick with the coronavirus and protect the elderly and most vulnerable. Give strength to all who tend to our health and wisdom to researchers who work toward a cure. Open our eyes and hearts, as you did during Hurricane Harvey, that we may look beyond our immediate needs to care for others who need help. Through the Holy Spirit, guide our leaders to make wise decisions for the welfare of all the people they serve. Grant eternal rest to those who have died from the virus. May Mary, Our Mother, who has heard our pleas in the storms of our lives, intercede to her Son, that we may find healing and a prompt end to this illness. Mary, Star of the Sea, pray for us. Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, heal us. Amen.