NORTH SYRACUSE SCHOOL DISTRICT
January 24, 2023
Letter from Superintendent Bowles to NSCSD Staff
Dear NSCSD Staff,
As many of you know, two neighboring school districts have experienced the senseless losses of students to separate tragic incidents within the past week. When these things occur in our community, it can be difficult to understand and process and we may find ourselves struggling with what to say or do.
With significant media attention on the tragedies, the topic may come up in your classrooms. Please know that we are here to support our students and staff as best we can during this difficult time. There will be a variety of emotions and responses to what has occurred. The most important thing we can do is to be supportive and encourage an open expression of feelings. Here is a resource from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) that may help you in your classroom: Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.
If you feel any of your students would benefit from further support in school, please connect them to your school’s support staff. If you find yourself having a hard time processing all of this, remember that the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has a variety of resources to help. Staff can access EAP information on our Staff Intranet at https://sites.google.com/nscsd.org/nscsd-staff/nscsd-staff-home/eap-employee-assistance-program.
Today, we need the bonds of our great NSCSD community which allow us to lean on one another so that we can support the children in front of us. Please remind your children that we are a community that takes care of one another, so if they or someone else is struggling they should speak up.
Please remember to take care and show yourself the same grace that you so generously show others, and do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance to you or your family.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Bowles,
NSCSD Superintendent of Schools
NORTH SYRACUSE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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