So what do we do about this? My brain immediately goes to fixing the problem and how could we prevent future tragedies. Metal detectors? New suspension policies? This is where real frustration comes in, as there is no real solution to this situation. It does not matter where in the city the school is located, or the old vs. new mascot, or that people think "this would not have happened back in the day" because really, it could have.
What I can do is try to teach our children coping skills, faith, to always know that hope is never lost, and that violence is never the answer. I am sad for every person involved. I thought alot about this kids parents last night...and the true despair they must be feeling.
I hope that something good can come out of this. I'm sure that dear, loved and respected teacher and principal would have wanted it to.
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Well stated, Erika. Totally agreed.
What a sad day...
I hope that something good comes out of this too. I'm sure she would have definitely wanted that too.
The victims families and all those affected by this tragedy are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot even imagine something like this happening so close to home.
You voiced so many of our thoughts so well. This is not what you want your school to be known for. Schools should be places where wonderful memories are made that do not involve fear and killing. We are all wearing the school colors tomorrow to show our pride and our awareness of the fact that one person cannot destroy all the good that happens in this school and within so many of the hearts and minds of those inside its walls.
I just happened to stumble across your blog ... and this post really touched me.
Words can not even describe how sad it makes me that the world has come to things like this happening.
Your words really touched me.
Jill
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