May 25, 2022
ASL Video: https://youtu.be/-j2eZhw4ZXQ
Dear Families,
We are all deeply saddened by the events of yesterday’s school shooting in Uvalde, TX. For many of us these are like our backyard neighbors. We feel the incredible pain of the families of the students and staff that did not survive another senseless tragedy.
Events like this raise all of our anxiety levels. There is no one simple answer to school safety, however, we at TSD are committed to student and staff well-being. We also recognize that it is important for students to have caring relationships with adults in our school. Our counselors, classroom teachers, dorm staff and others are here to provide support as needed.
We encourage staff and parents to visit the National Association of School Psychologists website https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers for advice on talking to children about violence.
As we approach the end of this school year, I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful children with us and when they arrive home next week, hug them just a little tighter.
With a heavy heart,
Claire Bugen
Superintendent
Please see resources below:
From @TexasHHSC: Facing a Mental Health Crisis? If you or someone you know are faced with a mental health crisis, please call the crisis hotline of the local mental health or local behavioral health authority for your county. https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services
From @TexasDFPS: The Texas Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) is a mental health resource that provides training for primary care providers to help treat young patients with mental health issues. Learn more about these free services. https://tcmhcc.utsystem.edu/cpan/
From @TxDPS: DPS is asking for the public’s help. Do you have information about the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022? Please submit a report with any information you have — even the smallest details — using https://iwatchtx.org/index.html
National and State Helplines:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 free and confidential support from a trained advocate.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Video phone: 855-812-1001
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
24/7 free support from a trained counselor.
Dial 711 then 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line
24/7 free support from a trained counselor.
Text HOME to 741741
Call 2-1-1
24/7 free and confidential service connecting people to local resources.
2-1-1
Disaster Distress Helpline
24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster (including mass shootings). Call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7.