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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're talking about a school system that sent out a letter to families about the attack in Israel without using the words Israel, Jew or Jewish. It felt very hurtful.[/quote]

When was this? I didn't receive any letter.[/quote]

Here is the letter (addressed to a specific cluster)

News of war or natural disasters can elicit feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. As a school community, we strive to care for one another and provide support when needed. In difficult times, it is important that we demonstrate care and compassion in an environment where all voices are heard and respected.

It is important that we are available to provide support to our students as they cope with emotions and help make sense of what they are hearing and seeing. Our counseling department and administrative team will be available to speak with students. Please encourage your child to reach out to a trusted adult in the building if needed. That adult could be any staff member with whom they feel safe to share their thoughts and feelings.

In these challenging times, we remain confident that [X] High School can be a shining example of inclusivity and unity. Please see the following resources for families and similar resources have also been shared with MCPS staff.

Resources for families:
How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.
Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their adolescent children beyond fear and to resilience. 
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Provides resources that can be filtered by topic or keyword and by audience with a focus on how adults can identify traumatic responses in young people and how to support them.
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