Friday, January 4, 2013
The Connecticut Parent Teacher Student Association asked for students to create paper snowflakes to decorate Sandy Hook students' new facility.
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Friday, January 4
This release was submitted by the Clark School District. Students in Krista Chapman’s math class at Carl H. Kumpf School in Clark discuss symmetry and support the community of Newtown by making snowflakes. The Connecticut Parent Teacher Student Association asked for students to create paper snowflakes to decorate their new facility. The goal for the project is when students of the Elementary School begin attending the new school in January the school will be a welcoming winter wonderland. Students in Miss Chapman’s class are hoping that the snowflakes and decorated school can help put a smile on the young children of Sandy Hook Elementary. Making and sending snowflakes to Sandy Hook Elementary will let students, staff, and families of …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
A list of the charities chosen by the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown.
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- Elissa Bass
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Newtown Patch on Dec. 17, 2012. Newtown began saying goodbye Monday to the victims of the Dec. 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a long and sad process of obituaries, wakes and funerals expected to last throughout the week. As we read these final farewells, we are moved to help in some way. Below is a list of the charitable contributions identified by some of the victims' families. Charlotte Bacon: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Newtown, CT 06470. Daniel Barden: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's name to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470, or checks may be dropped off at any …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Both districts reached out to parents on Sunday to address concerns and share plans for responding to the tragedy.
Monday was not in easy day for educators. As students headed to school in the wake of Friday's Newtown tragedy, administrators and faculty at Clark and Garwood schools talked to students, provided counseling and reassured parents about school safety procedures. In Garwood, Superintendent Dr. Teresa Quigley said faculty worked hard at having a normal school day. "A regular routine is very important to children and it can help alleviate their fears," Quigley told Patch. "As a nation and school district we will being dealing with the aftermath of this tragedy for many months to come. I am going to continue to keep parents updated via email with resources that are available to them." Parents also received the following email from Quigley on …
