The RGFI community is heartbroken by the death of one of our students this weekend. Amazing counselors from the county and from our school were available to students yesterday, but we know some students will continue to need assistance in the future. Here are some resources for parents to help their children through this difficult time.
Helping Children Grieve
National Association of School Psychologists: http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/deathgrief.pdf
The Compassionate Friends: http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Brochures/suggestions_for_teachers_and_school_counselors.aspx
Many students also have questions about Sickle Cell disease. Help them learn the facts by checking out these sites:
National Institutes of Health: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/sca
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America: http://www.sicklecelldisease.org/index.cfm?page=about-scd
PTA wishes peace and comfort to all during this time.