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Sandy Hook

Friday, December 21, 2012

Patch Participates in National Moment of Silence at 8:30 a.m. Friday

Your local Patch site will go dark during national observance for victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Patch sites around America, including yours, will take part in a National Moment of Silence at 8:30 a.m. Central time on Friday. At that hour, the website will go blank for 5 minutes. The page will be replaced by a message noting the National Moment of Silence, and a link will direct viewers to a website that explains ways you can join the campaign to help the people of Sandy Hook. The Moment of Silence coincides with one across social media sites. Over 100,000 people have pledged not to tweet or post to Facebook, reports TechCrunch, including Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, Britney Spears, Suze Orman, Tyler Florence, Goldie Hawn, and Joe Montana. After 5 minutes, the website operation will return to normal.  Looking for ways to help the …

Nancy Prior

4:56 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013

Then He looked down on earth, the world far below. He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow and woe. He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence re-enter this land"! "may this country be delivered from the hands of fools". "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools"! Then He and the children stood up without a sound. "Come now my children, let me show you …   more ›

Friday, December 14, 2012

Newtown School Shooting: How to Talk To Your Kids About It

The National Association of School Psychologists offered a range of suggestions for parents to use while helping children and teens cope with the Connecticut school shooting Friday.

The following information was assembled by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and is offered for parents to assist them in helping their children process the tragic shooting in Newtown, CT Friday. The document can also be viewed here on the NASP's website. High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for information and guidance on how to react. Parents and school personnel can help children feel safe by establishing a sense of normalcy and security and talking with them about their fears.  1. Reassure children that they are safe. Emphasize that schools are very safe. …

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UN Owen3

7:57 pm on Saturday, December 15, 2012

The Media scum will be going to hell, along with the shooter, lawyers and politicians   more ›

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