Dear Maplewood Middle School Community Member,
As a community, we experience both joy and sorrow. Today I share with you the sad news that a Maplewood Middle School 6thgrade parent died suddenly yesterday. Those closest to the family are seeking ways to support them and help with their current and future needs, but such an event affects us all. Today, during the afternoon classes of all 6th graders, school counselors spent time discussing the passing of a parent, reassuring them that this is a very infrequent happening. Counselors discussed the feelings that all humans share at sad times such as this, and things that can be said when their friend and classmate returns to school.
This can be a difficult topic to address with children, particularly as we try to cope with our own feelings and reactions. It may help to read about children’s grief reactions and suggestions for how to talk to you child. Here are two sources that others have found very helpful. You can visit www.rainbows.org and www.good-grief.org to review their tips for talking to children about death and loss. We also have hard copies of the same handouts if you would like to pick them up from the MMS Guidance Department. Our school counselors are available if your child or you would like to discuss feelings that have come up as a result of this most recent incident. Should the need arise, please contact our school counselors at 973.378.7660, x.3030.
Sincerely,
Jeff Truppo
Principal
Maplewood Middle School
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