Just the Facts

When tragedies happen in the real world, they often overflow into the classroom, and often, not by choice. You have the students who know "too many" details, students who haven't even heard about it, and a range of students who fall between. So what do we do?

We stick with "just the facts":
* yep there was an event at the Boston Marathon yesterday
* people were hurt
* wasn't it amazing how MANY people cared, helped, and got involved (we focus on this group)
* the FBI, police, and national guard are on the case
* it is our adults' job to "worry" about any details
* it is our job to be kids, learn in school, and play

If families want to share more / less details with their children, it is their "job". Students who have more questions or want to talk about it, can set up a time to talk with Ms. Leom, Mr. Greninger, or our social worker for a one-on-one time to talk. We'll address individual worries and encourage them to talk with their families. By acknowledging the event, we manage the students who "know" all the facts.

As adults, we don't have all the answers, but we DO CARE about just the facts - that it is time to return to the school routine and learning.