Helpful Websites and Links

Here is some helpful info about what to do or how to talk to your child about the violence that occurred last week in Connecticut:

 http://www.nasponline.org/communications/press-release/Sandy_Hook_Media_Statement.pdf
(This statement from the National Association of School Psychologists has some good information for educators and parents)

http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/resources_for_families/talking_to_children_about_community_violence

http://sni.scholastic.com/top-news/2012/12/A-Tragedy-in-Connecticut?cid=SN/e/20121214///CTadvice//////&ym_MID=1455116&ym_rid=9988435

On a lighter note, here is some info about how your child can get involved in their community, dressing for cold weather, and gift ideas:

http://www.scholastic.com/livestrong/pdfs/livestrong_HH_ideas.pdf

http://articles.cnn.com/2005-11-14/health/cold.chill_1_cold-symptoms-cold-weather-cold-air?_s=PM:HEALTH

http://www.greatschools.org/great-gifts/slideshows/5221-best-learning-gifts-for-first-grade-kids-holidays.gs?cpn=20121209weeklysend