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MrDeeNMe
whatcha doin!?
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What do you do...
My student "fell" in front of a train this morning and died...
I am so sad, there are no words to express my grief... what do I do tomorrow... she was liked by all of her classmates... how do I handle this?
 
Message edited 1/13/2009 4:39:04 PM.
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Gatsbygirl
Please St. Therese....
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Re: What do you do...
That is just so sad and I am so sorry to hear that.
All you can do is ber there for the students and acknowledge that their grief is very real. One of my students passed away 6 years ago this week and I still think of her and what a tragic waste.
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| Posted 1/13/09 4:41 PM |
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CallaLily
Thank you, Saint Gerard!
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Re: What do you do...
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| Posted 1/13/09 5:09 PM |
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Epeebes
Easy Peasy!
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Re: What do you do...
That's so sad
I would take some time out of the class period to talk about the student and remeber the good things about her, since she was well liked.
I hope the school will have some greif counseling available or at least do some kind of memorial.
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| Posted 1/13/09 5:16 PM |
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TeeDee09
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Re: What do you do...
I'm so sorry..that is just so sad.  I agree with the post above..there should be grief counseling for the children and teachers and a memorial for the little girl.
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| Posted 1/13/09 5:24 PM |
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nel
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Re: What do you do...
I am so sorry. The best thing you can do is be there for the students and let them know that it's ok to be sad and that you are, too. I know that when I lost a student (wow... almost five years ago...), I let his class write their thoughts and then just talk to each other and me for the rest of the period on that first day back. Please feel free to FM me if you have any other questions about any of this or even if you just want to talk. My heart really goes out to you.
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| Posted 1/13/09 5:58 PM |
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MissJones
I need a nap!
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Re: What do you do...
I'm so sorry! My thoughts are with you and your class.
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| Posted 1/13/09 6:21 PM |
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MrsSchwags
Soccer Baseball Lax Mom
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Re: What do you do...
How horrible. I'm not sure how to handle it because I would probably be asking the same question.
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| Posted 1/13/09 6:40 PM |
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jewels
Stop and smell the flowers
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Re: What do you do...
i'm so sorry. i'm sure your school will have grief counseling for you and your students. just be there for the kids and let them know that it's ok to talk about it.
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| Posted 1/13/09 7:01 PM |
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ladybug8
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MrDeeNMe
whatcha doin!?
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Re: What do you do...
Posted by Renee615
Do you teach in Calhoun? I'm at Merrick Ave and we just heard about it. I am so sorry.
Yes, I'm at Calhoun... We are so unbelievably in shock right now - she was such a great kid... so smart and passionate about learning. This was the last student we thought would do something like this.
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| Posted 1/13/09 8:12 PM |
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mathteach
Roll Tide!
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Re: What do you do...
I'm so sorry for you and your kids.
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| Posted 1/13/09 8:23 PM |
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Moehick
Ready for the sun!
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CallaLily
Thank you, Saint Gerard!
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Re: What do you do...
How was it today? How were the kids? Did you go to the memorial they held tonight at the station?
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| Posted 1/14/09 9:05 PM |
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Jackie24
~We Did it~
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Re: What do you do...
I am sooo sorry to hear this, I would definitely involve the school counselor and come up with something together.
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| Posted 1/14/09 9:42 PM |
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mikeswife06
Drama Momma
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Re: What do you do...
I am so sorry.
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| Posted 1/15/09 7:18 AM |
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4monkeys
boys will be boys =)
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how sad 
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| Posted 1/15/09 8:58 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
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Re: What do you do...
something similar happened when I was in HS
but it was 2 girls
I am trying to remember how it was handled- but honestly- I have very few memories of that day about school
my Dad woke me up- told me what happend
told me not to worry- I wouldn't have known them
got on the bus
went past my friends house
cops every where
we all lost it on the bus
got to school- not sure I went to classes
sadly- she made hints to me and I never picked up on them- it could be any kid- that's what I learned from this- they were both smart, good students, played sports etc
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| Posted 1/15/09 9:13 PM |
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