Walnut Creek Schools Offer Parents Reassurance, Resources

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Following yesterday's shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Walnut Creek School District Superintendent Marie Morgan penned a letter to parents and other community members offering reassurance, along with a list of resources to help children cope with the fear that comes in the aftermath of such tragedy —

Dear Walnut Creek School District Community,

I am deeply saddened by the horrific event that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Our schools should be safe places where students and staff come to learn together. Our deepest sympathies are with the families of Robb Elementary as we grieve with them for their loss.

Each year, WCSD reviews safety plans, regularly practices emergency procedures and partners with our local law enforcement agencies for support. We will be monitoring our campuses closely throughout the end of the school year. School violence can impact students differently as they process what they overhear in conversations with their peers or on social media. Below are some resources to support conversations with your children.

Resources for families

• American Psychological Association (APA): Helping your Child Manage Distress In The Aftermath Of A School Shooting
• National Association of School Psychologists: Talking to Your Children About Violence
• Commonsense Media: Explaining The News To Our Kids
• Commonsense Media: How To Talk To Kids About School Shootings
• Childmind.org Anxiety Over School Shootings

We are here to offer any support you may need. Please reach out to me, our school administrators or district staff at any time.

Sincerely,
Marie Morgan
Superintendent

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