Resources for an Extended School Closing

Part of our contingency planning for an extended closing pertains to the social-emotional well-being of our students, staff and families.  A crisis like this is bound to put unprecedented stressors on both our families and our community.

Here are some resources about how to speak to your child(ren) about COVID-19 from the New York State Education Department and the Governor’s Office:

• Just for Kids: A Comic Exploring the New Coronavirus
  
  
• Fear of Coronavirus- A Good Time to Talk to Kids About Keeping Fears Realistic and Manageable.
  
  
• How Do You Talk to Children About Coronavirus? Stay Honest and Simple to Avoid Anxiety.
  
  
• How to Talk to Your Kids About the Coronavirus (and Ease Their Fears)
  
  
• 5 Ways to Help Children with Coronavirus Anxiety
  
  

If there is anything or any way that we can support you or your family during this time, please do not hesitate to reach out to your building principal, homeroom teacher (grades K-5), or guidance counselor (WMS or BHS).