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Bishop Greschuk: Letter To Parents

Bishop Greschuk Catholic Elementary School sends letter home to parents regarding speaking to their children about the death of eight-year-old Elvis Lam.

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Bishop Greschuk: Letter To Parents

Bishop Greschuk Catholic Elementary School sends letter home to parents regarding speaking to their children about the death of eight-year-old Elvis Lam.

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Ee Bishop Greschuk ‘atholic Elementary School 1730-91 Street Edmonton, Aiberta 152 SA Tel: 78472-2937 Fax TO AT2ZV4 [Link] January 5, 2015 Dear Parents: Iti witha heavy heart and deep sadness that we confi that the staff and students of Bishop Greschuk Schoo! have lost a member of our school family. his Lam in Grade 38 passed away on Monday, December 29, 2016. For al of us, his aime of great sorow. We unite in our sorrow and prayers fo: the Lam family, as we express our deepest sympathies. COuritte Evi was deeply loved by al, especialy the cidren who knew him so well in Grade 38 ‘and the staf who worked with him so closely. With this in mind, we share with you, the parents, the folowing information when dealing wih your ovm children in his station, ‘You as paren can provide valuable assistance to your children during this me, Here are some eas foc taking with children: Be attentive to your children when helshe has questions and want to talk Listen to your child's felngs and accept hem, even if they ae diferent from your {Give honest, simple, bref answers to your chi's questons ‘Make sue that your child understands your answers andthe meaning tha you intend. Use words or phrases that wont confuse your cid or make the world more frightening For example, using the word “sleep” for death can cause achid io be afraid of going to bed, ‘+ Create opportunites for your cidren to alk wth eachother about what happened and how they ae feeling, ‘+ Be especialy loving and supportive; more than anyone ese, your child needs you a this time. ‘© Above all listen to your children and let them know that her feoings are normal and acceptable, ‘Amemexial service wil be planned a later date, We wil continue fo pay for al, that hey may find peace a ths time in the healing presence of God, \Wie thank the Edmonton Catholic Schools Critical Response Team for their tet counselors and supporto our school community during tis feu time. Should you or your child require any assistance in handling tis os, please feel fre fo contact Karen Craig, Principal, and the neoessary assistance wil be provided, EDMONTON CATHOUC ScHOOLS Sincerely, Bishop Greschuk Stat

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