The Letter from School.

[Slippy]

It still bugs me. I still can't pinpoint why. But here's what it said:

Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are all extremely shocked and saddened with regard to the shooting in Connecticut. Our thoughts are with the families and victims affected by this terrible tragedy. The impact o this tragedy may be traumatic for many children, triggering emotional reactions as well as questions around safety within the school environment. Emotions will vary from child to child depending on their age, knowledge of the situation, and previous life experiences.

The SCDSB Crisis Response Team has been supporting school staff in offering specific suggestions to help students cope with any emotional reactions they may be experiencing. The following suggestions have also been developed to assist Parents/Guardians in supporting their child around this tragedy:

1) Be willing to discuss with your child, his or her fears and concerns. Validate their feelings ( e.g., I can understand how you may be feeling scared)
2) Reassure your child that the incident was the actions o someone who had extreme, disturbed thinking, and that incidents like this are extremely rare. You may want to address that Canada is different than the USA with regard to gun laws.
3) Reassure your child that the SCDSB (simcoe county district school board) continues to review and implement safe school policies.
4) Should you feel your child requires further support, consider contacting your Family Doctor, Faith-based support, or comminity agency support. (e.g, New Path Youth and Family Counselling Services, Kinark Child and family services).

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me

- dough-head whom approved this fucking letter -

[Slippy]

My first point of contention: if my kids don't know that it takes somebody fucked up to do this - take them away from me right now. RIGHT NOW.

[Super Mario]

Once again it is a case Of Canadians wanting to live off of American Thrills

[Slippy]

My second point of contention is the false sense of security they try to offer. Yes, guys - the school is teaching you how to hide under your desks. Congratulations to them on making the targets easier for the markman.

[gilaet]

Bunch of busy-bodies trying to spread fear.

[Slippy]

Once again it is a case Of Canadians wanting to live off of American Thrills

WANT to? Stop it. Yeah, I'm real fucking pleased about this. Now hush up while I keep ranting.

[Kanye West]

i shaved my balls this morning

[nazdrowie]

am I supposed to be for or opposed to Bill 115? I forget

[Cheri]

You may want to address that Canada is different than the USA with regard to gun laws.


Yes, this is a great topic to get into with children

[gilaet]

am I supposed to be for or opposed to Bill 115? I forget

Never heard of him.

[Super Mario]

WANT to? Stop it. Yeah, I'm real fucking pleased about this. Now hush up while I keep ranting.

not you . But the majority of your goverment and your news is kind of obsessed with us.

[Slippy]

My 3rd point of contention - "let them know gun laws are different in Canada".

I don't like them playing that card, nor inspiring any crazy kids on this side of the border to show them up.

[Kanye West]

and there was a lot of hair

[Super Mario]

You may want to address that Canada is different than the USA with regard to gun laws.


Yes, this is a great topic to get into with children

Naz posted some article about how some some dude went to a college over there and just killed all of the females like sixteen of them

[Slippy]

am I supposed to be for or opposed to Bill 115? I forget

For it. It stops essential services from striking, and makes them use their big people words, instead of shutting down the country, or transportation, or education.

You may want to address that Canada is different than the USA with regard to gun laws.


Yes, this is a great topic to get into with children

Right?????

[Slippy]

My last issue with that letter, is addressing the "service workers" for the suggested options we had as parents who clearly must be too fucking stupid to talk to their kids.

They are all fresh out of college, with zits. They work from a book, and theories, not life knowledge. No fucking WAY am I going to put my kids into the hands of one of those schmucks.

[Slippy]

am I supposed to be for or opposed to Bill 115? I forget

....and it's 151, you tool!

[Cheri]

The letter is kind of condescending. Parents know their kids best, they know what to say to them, and what not to. They don't need some asshole school bureaucrat’s helpful hints.

[gilaet]

You got a red pen?
You should grade that paper and send it back.

[Slippy]

The letter is kind of condescending. Parents know their kids best, they know what to say to them, and what not to. They don't need some asshole school bureaucrat’s helpful hints.

My brother berated me viciously last night when I said how much it bugged me - but I could not pinpoint why it bugged me so much. This is a valid reason.