Guidance to Respond to Stephon Clark Investigation Announcement

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Background Stephon Clark Shooting

● On March 18th, Stephon Clark, 22, was shot to death in his grandparents’ backyard by two Sacramento police officers.

● Responding to a call of a man breaking car windows, the officers fired 20 times at Clark, who they said was advancing toward them with a gun. It was later revealed he was unarmed, carrying only a cellphone.

● Stephon Clark represents the 225th person shot and killed by police, in the United States, this year.

● Since Stephon’s death, there have been several protests in Sacramento to demand changes in the way police confront suspects and to shine a light on the high number of African Americans killed by police, especially young Black men.

NY Times

SacBee

Current Situation With the upcoming announcement of the investigation of the police shooting death of Stephon Clark, the city of Sacramento is braced for renewed attention to the outcome of the announcement.

There may be some heightened concerns about these findings.

As a precaution, 12 SAFE ZONES have been established to provide additional support for community members. Community Impact Sites (Safe Zones)

Sac Bee- Sac Kings Appeal to Black Community

LA Times- Ready To Be Disappointed

Fact Sheet – Clark DA Decision(pages 20-21)

1. Shiloh Baptist S2. GSUL Del Paso3. NAACP Oak Park S4. Genesis Church S5. Bayside Midtown M6. New St. Bethel S7. MasjÏd As Sabur8. Dr. Ephraim Williams Family Life Center S (GSUL and

City of Refuge will support)9. Mt. Calvary N10. This is Pentecost (TIP Min)11. Oak Park Community Center12. Sam Pannell I (a maybe)

Response to Student Reaction

Guidelines for SCUSD Administrators

Tips for Teachers

Planning template

Guidelines for SCUSD Administrators (Click link here or see below pages 6-7)

Tips for Teachers (Click link here or see below pages 8-11)

Planning template (Click link here or see below pages 12-13)

Communication ● Parent Letter in multiple languages ● Robocall will be sent from the Communications

Sample Letters – Translations includedAttached is the draft communication (Click link here or see below page 14-19)

Safety Protocols Safety Protocols and Guidance for Administrators

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1. Administrators and staff support the coordination of student-led activities on campus.

2. Help students implement pre-planned activities by:a. Securing facility/location for the activities (consider

raining day options)b. Securing equipment students may need to carry

out activities.c. Support with supervision by adult staff

3. Position campus security/monitors at exit points of the school to encourage/ remind students about on-campus walkout options.

4. Remind teachers to take attendance as they normally would.

5. Share Tips for Teachers/Staff

Tips for Teachers/Staff (Click here or see below on pages 10-13)

Possible/ Suggested Activities

Student Rights:

https://www.aclu.org/blog/juvenile-justice/student-rights-school-six-things-you-need-know

Elementary (Age-appropriate facilitated discussions/topics):

● Community Mural (Classroom-led writing or Art project)● Facilitate Community Circles to support students in their

processing of emotions around safety.○ Circle Guidelines and Prompts

Secondary:

Tools for teaching civil discourse in the classroom

Writing letters for change

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● Facilitate discourse about civic engagement in classrooms.

● Facilitate Community Circles to check in with students● Create spaces for students to:

○ Silently sit (Auditorium, Gymnasium)○ Write a postcard or create posters (Cafeteria,

Library)○ Share their voice (Quad)○ March around (Hallways)

Mental Health Student Supports

Think like a Youth Mental Health First Aider (YMHFA)**: Use the ALGEE steps to support youth mental wellness.

Assess for risk or harm: Observe and notice. “What do I notice about this student or this class that is out of the norm (i.e., heighten frustration, more animation, increased stress, tense discourse, etc.)

Listen nonjudgmentally: Lean in, stay curious, and provide a space and time for them to talk/share their concerns/ stress. This is about them sharing and you listening with empathy.

Give Reassurance and Information: Validate their feelings and reaffirm your support for them. Share any factual information and resources that may be helpful to them. Say: “I’m here for you. You’re safe here. We’ll support each other.”

Encourage Professional Help: Say “I’m concern about you and there are people who can help you process your stress during these challenging times.”

● How to identify SCUSD support staff: If you are a school with a Student Support Center (SSC), contact one of your SSC staff. List of SSC school sites.

● If your school is a middle or high school with no SSC, contact your school counselor.

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● If you are an elementary school that does not have an SSC, make a referral to the Connect Center, the district resource center.

*If your school would like the YMHFA training, please contact Jacqueline Rodriguez at jacqueline-rodriguez@scusd.edu

Encourage Self-Care: Encourage self-care strategies that are safe, interesting and familiar to the youth. Say “What are some things you do to help lessen anxiety or stress? Let’s brainstorm together.” Examples: Gratitude journaling, mindfulness practices, listening to music, drawing, exercise, etc.

Guidance for School Administrators in SCUSD in response to potentially strong reactions from students5

1. Meet with Student Leaders and prioritize safetya. Student leaders can be strong allies in a successful and coordinated expression of civic engagement.

Student leaders include formal leaders such as ASB members as well as informal leaders such as team captains, club leadership, peer mediators, and students known to be leaders amongst their peers

b. Meet with student leaders and remind them that our school and district support their rights to peaceful assembly and free expression, and student safety is the most important priority.

i. If students plan a walkout in protest, remind student leaders the intent of a walkout and how actions align with purpose of the walkout.

ii. Encourage students to conduct activities on campusiii. Brainstorm with students about activities they would like to engage in on campus which serves the

intent of their protest.c. Review school policies and rules regarding student code of conduct which still need to be followed.

i. Ensure respect among all students. Ask all students to be respectful of students who may not wish to participate and/or students who may hold opposing views.

ii. Engage students in ideas for improving campus safety, security, and culture.d. Inform students that any student who leaves campus will be marked “Unexcused Absence.”e. Inform students that there might be increased adult presence on campus.

2. Offer Counseling and Supports a. Students may require additional levels of support during this time. If support services need to be accessed,

refer to your Student Support Center or the district-wide The Connect Center. Additionally, school counselors should be available to support students as needed.

3. Communicate with Teachers and Staff regarding potential protestsa. Here’s a template for communicating with staff: Staff Communication Letterb. Remind teachers to share with students that activism is a part of the learning process. c. Teachers can support this by encouraging student voice and empowerment.

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d. Remind teachers and staff to use discretion in voicing either support or opposition regardless of their personal views.

e. Prepare staff in advancei. Designate roles for supervision of protests and for those students remaining in the classroomii. District staff will support hallway supervision. Encourage teachers to stay with students who remain

in the classroom (However, use your administrative discretion with regards to safety and supervision of students). See District Support List here: Serna Support List

f. Remind teachers that other than an “unexcused absence”, there should be no other academic repercussions and/or disciplinary actions.

g. Adopt a non-combative approach to student protest/walkout. 4. Communicate with Families and Student

a. Here is a sample of Letter to Familiesb. Robocall from SCUSD central office per Communications

5. Stay in touch with Instructional Assistant Superintendent on any plans that may emerge. 6. Plan for logistics and operations on day of the event

a. If students are threatening to protest/walk out:i. Plan a safe route with law enforcement and staffii. Do not try to prevent or obstruct students from leaving

b. School Planning Sheet

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TIPS FOR TEACHERS/STAFF

Teachers play a critical role in the creation of welcoming learning environments in which students feel free to engage in the learning process regardless of their personal beliefs. This includes avoiding the appearance of partiality toward any student, political or religious ideology, race, ethnic or cultural group, etc.

Staff are encouraged to work together with site leaders as a school community to plan and engage students in coordinated age-appropriate activities in the classroom or on campus. Such activities may include classroom discussions, art activities, debate, letter writing, critical thinking/problem solving activities, community circles, etc.

If a staff member feels compelled to participate in a protest/walk out, they should speak with their supervisor to address their concerns and discuss alternate avenues (such as taking personal time and arranging for a sub).

Staff should not spontaneously abandon their teaching responsibilities and walk out while students are present. Such behavior could inhibit students from feeling that their teacher is creating a learning environment in which students are free to express differing beliefs or attitudes without fear, whether real or perceived, of repercussion.

Establish an Emotionally & Physically Safe Learning Environment

● Create space for student voice & dialogue● Listen ● Refrain from judgement or sharing of personal views● Do not shame or blame● Validate feelings● Maintain routines & norms ● Recognize students in distress ● Know available resources & how to access help● Be mindful of self-care

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Safety First (Priority to create safe spaces for dialogue)

● Set a safe, inclusive tone in your classroom.○ Let students know “You’re safe here. This is a safe space to share and learn. I’m here for you. ”

● Listen for understanding ● Be calm and reassuring. Use Affective Language (I feel __ when you __.)● Understand that students may be feeling strong emotions and honor those emotions. They may not know how

they feel, and that’s ok. Honor that not all students will react the same way. Remind them that it is typical to experience emotional and/or behavioral difficulties following traumatic events.

● Do not force a student to talk about the event if they don't want to. This may be more harmful than helpful for the student.

● Engage with community partners on your campus for support (before/after school programs; supplemental providers). Many of our community educators are persons of color, and often come from the communities within which they serve.

● Recognize parents may also be dealing with racialized traumatic stress. Be sensitive to their lived experiences.● Conduct a community building circle around safety, physical and emotional safety. You can access guidelines on

how to run a community circle here:○ Elementary circle guidelines

○ MIddle/High Classroom Circle Guidelines

You may also reach out to Mai Xi Lee should you need assistance with circles or developing circle prompts. leem@scusd.edu

Be Trauma-Informed (How do you show up for kids?)

● Create a physically and emotionally safe environment○ Withhold judgment. No matter our beliefs, it’s our job to make sure our students feel safe, supported and

valued. ○ Understand yourself, and recognize your own beliefs, privileges and responses. ○ Use active listening skills - ask clarifying questions, seek to understand rather than respond.○ Validate student’s experiences and feelings.○ Maintain routines and norms.

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○ Talk with students 1:1 regarding behavior concerns - avoid discipline approaches that give way to shaming.

○ Balance normal school expectations with flexibility. Consider postponing large tests or projects that require extensive energy and concentration following significant events.

For additional training resources on Promoting Resilience and Trauma-Informed Strategies contact Mai Xi Lee leem@scusd.edu and/or Victoria Flores victoria-flores@scusd.edu to schedule a training.

Student Voice (How do you leverage this moment to elevate student voices)

● Teach a lesson on social justice● Encourage civic engagement● Create space for student voice and expression

○ art projects, healing circles or other activities during lunch, classroom space, or school eventsFor additional training or resources on promoting youth voice, and developing transformative spaces for youth, contact Marcus Strother, marcus-strother@scusd.edu

Recognize Students in Need of Support

● Notice any student who may need more support - notice changes in behavior, academics, social interactions, and attendance - get help if concerned.

○ Refer to your school’s Student Support Center ○ Schools without Student Support Centers may refer to the school counselor and/or to the Connect Center

to help link students/families with available community resources ○ Mental Health Community Resource list

For additional resources or support, contact: Victoria Flores, Student Support & Health Services Director victoria-flores@scusd.edu

Recognize When You are in Need of Support● Take care of yourself so you can take care of your students. Try some mindful breathing

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● Be self-aware of how we are showing up and modeling self-regulation for students (i.e. maintaining calm demeanor in addressing concerns).

● Eat well, exercise, engaging in fun activities, take a break, find time to self-reflect, allow yourself to cry, and find things to laugh about.

● Additional support is also available through your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - contact MHN EAP at www.members.mhn.com and register with the code "sia", or call (800) 227-1060.

Sample Talking Points for Use by Staff with Parents/Students:

While every person who cares about kids, and cares about the safety of our nation's some schools have been deeply moved by the tragedy in shooting death of Stephon Clark, there are widely held and differing opinions about how the nation should react to this tragedy. · It is our expectation that students will respect the rules of our school and remain on campus during the school day to protect their safety and the safety of others. Students will have ample opportunity for personal expression. · We respect the fact that many of our students may desire to express their strong feelings and emotions. We are working with our student leadership groups and staff to discuss avenues that allow for students to express their feelings and emotions while remaining on our campus. · Act in ways that do not place the cause in a negative light. · As we develop plans—such as protests, walkout activities, optional creative projects, or classroom discussions—we will ensure students are aware of the options available to them.

Planning Sheet In the Event of Student Protests11

TASK Notes Person Responsible

Completed by:

Meet with student leaders to brainstorm activities (including Safety protocols)*

Communicate Protocols to Staff, including supervision for students who choose to not participate and remain in the classroom and students who choose to protest

Send letter to Families

Plan for Campus Monitors (including your assigned district staff: See list here -Serna Support Staff) to supervise halls/ exit points during protests

Plan for additional counseling supports

*Plan for On-Campus Protest/Walkout

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(After consultation with Student Leaders, share with your IAS)

Plan for On-Campus Student Protests/Walkout

Activity: Location: Needs Staff Support Needed

DRAFT: LETTER FROM PRINCIPAL TO PARENTS AND FAMILIESFebruary 27, 2019

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Dear Families, With the upcoming announcement of the investigation of the police shooting of Stephon Clark, the city of Sacramento is braced for renewed attention to the outcome of the announcement as well as any strong community reactions. While this issue weighs heavily on all of our hearts and minds, I want to provide some guidance on how our school plans to ensure a safe learning environment. At [INSERT SCHOOL NAME] our top priority is teaching and learning. We respect and support the right of our students to advocate for causes that are important to them and welcome the opportunity to work with any student or student group to discuss appropriate and creative ways to do so while at school. Any student wishing to participate in activities can contact me or any school administrator at any time so we can make plans for how to engage in a planned activity on campus and under the safety and supervision of adults. I encourage you to talk to your student(s) about how they may be feeling about this issue and the importance of expressing themselves in appropriate ways at school. As educators, we also recognize that student activism is a part of the learning process. When kids are passionate about an issue, it is an opportunity for educators to help students see the connection between curriculum and real life. We will be doing this in school, aligned with our curriculum and state standards. In addition, it is important to know that disorderly conduct that disrupts school operations is not acceptable and will be handled compassionately but firmly, in accordance with our school’s code of conduct. We are proactively working with students, counselors, support staff and community partners to ensure any student-led efforts are handled in the most peaceful, respectful way and in the best interest of our children. Finally, regular attendance reporting mechanisms will be enforced. Students who leave campus or do not report to class will be marked with an unexcused absence. Thank you for your continued support of [INSERT SCHOOL NAME]. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

<INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME>Spanish Translation[INSERT DATE]

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Estimadas Familias,

Con el próximo anuncio de la investigación del tiroteo policial de Stephon Clark, la ciudad de Sacramento se ha preparado para el interés renovado de la comunidad hacia los resultados de este anuncio, así como para cualquier reacción fuerte de la comunidad. Si bien este tema tiene un gran peso en todos nuestros corazones y mentes, quiero brindar orientación sobre cómo nuestra escuela planea garantizar un ambiente educativo seguro.

En la escuela [INSERT SCHOOL NAME] nuestra principal prioridad es la enseñanza y el aprendizaje. Nosotros respetamos y apoyamos el derecho de nuestros estudiantes de abogar por causas que son importantes para ellos y valoramos la oportunidad de poder trabajar con cualquier estudiante o grupo de estudiantes para hablar sobre formas apropiadas y creativas de hacer esto mientras están en la escuela. Cualquier estudiante que desee participar en alguna actividad puede comunicarse conmigo o con cualquier administrador de la escuela en cualquier momento para que podamos planificar cómo participar en una actividad programada en la escuela y bajo la seguridad y supervisión de personas adultas. Quiero animarles a que hablen con sus estudiantes sobre cómo se sienten con respecto a este tema y la importancia de expresarse de manera apropiada en la escuela. Como docentes, también reconocemos que el activismo estudiantil es parte del proceso de aprendizaje. Cuando a los niños les apasiona un tema, se presenta una oportunidad para que los docentes ayuden a los estudiantes a ver la conexión entre el currículo y la vida real. Nosotros haremos esto en la escuela, alineados con nuestro plan de estudios y los estándares estatales. Además, es importante saber que cualquier conducta desordenada que interrumpa el funcionamiento de la escuela no es aceptable y será tratada con compasión pero con firmeza, conforme al código de conducta de nuestra escuela. Estamos trabajando de manera proactiva con los estudiantes, consejeros escolares, personal de apoyo y socios de la comunidad para garantizar que los esfuerzos dirigidos por los estudiantes se manejen de la manera más pacífica y respetuosa y que beneficie más a nuestros niños. Finalmente, se aplicarán los mecanismos regulares para el informe de asistencia escolar. Los estudiantes que abandonen la escuela o que no se reporten a clases serán marcados con una ausencia injustificada. Gracias por continuar apoyando a la escuela [INSERT SCHOOL NAME]. Por favor avíseme si tiene preguntas.

Atentamente,

<INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME>

Hmong Translation

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[INSERT DATE]

Nyob Zoo Txog Cov Tsev Neeg,

Nrog rau qhov xov xwm uas yuav tshaj tawm sai sai no txog ntawm qhov cov tub ceev xwm tua Stephon Clark, lub nroog Sacramento yeej npaj txhij khov kho rau qhov xwm txheej uas yuav muab los tshaj tawm dua xws li rov hais txog qhov teebmeem tas los tias yuav muaj dabtsi tshwm sim ib yam li lwm cov kev xav hauv lub zej zos. Nyob rau thaum uas qhov teebmeem no nyhav heev rau hauv peb lub siab thiab lub hlwb, kuv xav qhia ib co kev pab tias peb cov tsev kawm ntawv yuav npaj licas kom muaj qhov chaw rau kev kawm kom nyab xeeb.

Nyob rau ntawm lub tsev kawm ntawv [INSERT SCHOOL NAME] qhov tseem ceeb tshaj rau peb ces yog txoj kev qhia thiab txoj kev kawm ntawv. Peb hwm thiab txhawb txoj cai uas peb cov tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv muaj los tawm suab rau cov xwm txheej uas muaj tshwm sim uas tseem ceeb rau lawv thiab zoo siab txais tos lub hwv tsam los mus tham nrog tsis hais tus tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv twg lossis pab pawg tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv los tham txog tej yam uas tsim nyog thiab nrhiav cov hauv kev los ua thaum nyob rau tom tsev kawm ntawv. Yog tus tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv twg xav koom rau cov kev kawm no tiv toj tau kuv lossis ib tug thaj khu ntawm ib lub tsev kawm twg rau lub sijhawm twg los tau kom peb thiaj npaj tau txhij tias yuav muab los siv nrog tej yam kev kawm uas yeej npaj tseg ntawm tsev kawm ntawv thiab nyob qab tswj fwm kom nyab xeeb thiab saib xyuas los ntawm cov neeg laus. Kuv xav kom koj tham nrog koj tus tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv txog seb lawv ho xav licas txog qhov teebmeem no thiab qhov tseem ceeb ntawm kev hais tawm tias xav licas thiaj tsim nyog hais thaum nyob rau tom tsev kawm ntawv. Raws li cov tub txawj ntxhais ntse, peb kuj pom tau tias tus tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv yog ib feem ntawm txoj kev kawm. Yog thaum cov menyuam nyiam txog ib qho teebmeem, nws yog ib lub hwv tsam zoo rau cov tub txawj ntxhais ntse los mus pab cov tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv pom txog qhov sib txuam rau ntawm txoj kev kawm thiab lub neej tiag. Peb yuav ua li qhov no rau hauv tsev kawm ntawv, kom sib luag nrog peb kev qhia ntawv thiab lub xeev cov qauv. Tsis tas li ntawd, tseem ceeb heev uas yuav tau paub tias ua tej yam tsis zoo cuam tshuam rau tsev kawm ntawv yuav siv tsis tau thiab yuav raug kev saibxyuas kom zoo li zoo tau tias kom khov kho, raws li peb lub tsev kawm ntawv txoj kev cai tswjhwm. Peb ua haujlwm nrog cov tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv, cov counselor, tsev kawm ntawv cov neeg ua haujlwm txhawb pab thiab cov neeg koomtes hauv lub zej zog kom paub meej tias ib tug tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv twg uas nqis tes ua yuav raug kev saibxyuas kom zoo li zoo tau thiab kom muaj txoj kev sib fwm zoo thiab kom yog ib qho uas raug siab tshaj plaws ntawm peb cov menyuam.

Thaum kawg, yuav txwm kom muaj kev qhia txog kev tuaj kawm ntawv tsis tu ncua. Cov tub/ntxhais kawm ntawv uas tawm ntawm tsev kawm ntawv mus lossis tsis hais qhia rau tus xibfwb paub yuav raug suav tias qhaj ntawv yam tsis tau kev tso cai. Ua tsaug rau koj txoj kev txhawb pab tsis tu ncua rau ntawm lub tsev kawm ntawv[INSERT SCHOOL NAME]. Thov qhia rau kuv paub yog hais tias koj muaj lus nug.

Sau Npe,

<INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME>Chinese Translation

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[INSERT DATE]

親愛的家長， 隨著即將宣布調查 Stephon Clark射擊警察事件，沙加緬度市正重新關注宣布結果以及社區任何強烈反應。雖然這問題很大程度影響了我們心靈，但我想提供一些指導, 就學校計劃如何確保安全的學習環境。 

在 [INSERT SCHOOL NAME] 學校 ，我們首要任務是教學和學習。我們尊重並支持學生對重要事的主導權利，並歡迎有機會與任何學生或學生團體一起討論在學校期間這樣做的適當和創造性方法。任何學生希望參加活動都可以隨時聯繫我, 或聯繫任何學校管理員，這樣我們就可以製定計劃，讓學生在校園內以及在大人的安全和監督下, 參與計劃活動。 我鼓勵您與學生討論這問題的自我感受及在學校以適當方式表達自己的重要性。作為教育工作者，我們也認識到學生行動是學習過程的一部分。當孩子對某問題充滿熱情時，教育工作者就有機會幫助學生看到課程與現實生活之間聯繫。我們將在學校這樣做，與我們課程和州標准保持一致。 此外，很重要是要知道, 擾亂學校運作的無序行為是不可接受，我們學校將根據行為準則，以富有同情心但堅定方式處理。我們積極與學生，輔導員，支持人員和社區合作夥伴合作，確保以最和平，尊重和最符合孩子利益方式處理學生主導的任何工作。 最後，將實施定期出勤報告機制。離開校園或不上課學生將被標記為無故缺課。 感謝您對[INSERT SCHOOL NAME]學校的持續支持。請讓我知道如果你有任何問題。

此致,

<INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME>

Vietnamese Translation[INSERT DATE]

Các Gia Đinh thân mên, Theo công bô săp tơi vê viêc điêu tra vu canh sát băn Stephon Clark, thanh phô Sacramento chuân bi cho môt sư chu y mơi vê kêt qua cua công bô nay cung như bât ky phan ưng manh me nao cua công đông. Trong khi vân đê nay đang đe năng lên tât ca trái tim va khôi óc cua chung ta, tôi muôn cung câp môt sô hương dân vê cách thưc trương chung ta chuân bi đê đam bao cho môi trương hoc tâp đươc an toan.

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Tai [INSERT SCHOOL NAME], ưu tiên hang đâu cua chung tôi la viêc giang day va hoc tâp. Chung tôi tôn trong va ung hô quyên cua các hoc sinh đê hô trơ nhưng đông cơ va nguyên nhân cua các em va hoan nghênh cơ hôi đươc lam viêc vơi hoc sinh hay tưng nhóm hoc sinh đê thao luân các cách phu hơp va sáng tao giup hô trơ các em tai trương. Moi hoc sinh nao muôn tham gia vao các hoat đông liên quan có thê liên lac vơi tôi hay ban giám hiêu trương bât ky luc nao đê chung tôi có thê lâp kê hoach tham gia vao các hoat đông tai trương va dươi sư giám sát cua ngươi lơn cung như vân đê an toan. Tôi khuyên khích quí vi nói chuyên vơi con minh vê thái đô cua cháu đôi vơi vân đê nay như thê nao cung như thât la quan trong đê biêu lô thái đô cua cháu theo các cách phu hơp tai trương. La nhưng nha giáo duc, chung tôi cung nhân ra răng hoat đông cua hoc sinh la môt phân trong quá trinh hoc tâp. Khi các tre đam mê môt vân đê, đó la cơ hôi cho các nha giáo duc giup đơ các hoc sinh nhin nhân vê môi quan hê giưa giáo trinh hoc tâp va đơi sông thưc tê. Chung tôi vân đang lam điêu nay tai các trương, hiêu chinh theo giáo trinh cua chung tôi va theo nhưng tiêu chuân cua tiêu bang. Ngoai ra, thât quan trong đê biêt răng các hanh vi gây rôi lam mât trât tư đên viêc hoc tâp tai trương thi không đươc châp nhân va se bi xư ly nhe nhang nhưng kiên quyêt theo đung nôi qui cua trương. Chung tôi chu đông lam viêc vơi các hoc sinh, các cô vân giáo duc, nhân viên hô trơ va các đôi tác công đông đê đam bao moi nô lưc ma hoc sinh dân dăt đươc hanh xư theo cách nhe nhang, tôn trong va đem lai quyên lơi tôt nhât cho các hoc sinh cua chung ta. I Cuôi cung, viêc báo các đi hoc chuyên cân se đươc thưc hiên. Các hoc sinh tư y rơi khoi trương hoăc không báo cáo văng măt tai lơp se bi đánh dâu cho môt lân văng măt không phép. Cam ơn quí vi đa không ngưng ung hô trương [INSERT SCHOOL NAME]. Xin cho tôi biêt nêu quí vi có bât ky thăc măc nao.

Chân thanh,

<INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME>[INSERT DATE]

Уважаемые семьи,

Предоставляем вам последнюю информацию о расследовании стрельбы полицейского, который убил Stephon Clark. Город Сакраменто проявляет внимание к новой информации, а также о реакции общественности на этот инцидент. Это печальное событие очень тяжело для наших сердец и сознания, и я хочу предоставить вам информацию о школьных планах, гарантирующих безопасность учебной атмосферы.

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В школе [INSERT SCHOOL NAME] основым приоритетом является обучение учащихся и их образование. Мы уважаем и поддерживаем право наших учеников на защиту важных для них мотивов и прав. Мы также приветствуем возможность сотрудничества с каждой группой учащихся для обсуждения соответствующих и креативных способов для их поддержки в школе. Каждый ученик, желающий принять участие в соответствующих мероприятиях, может обратиться ко мне или к школьному администратору в любое время, чтобы мы могли составить план для участия в запланированных мероприятиях в школе под надзором взрослых в целях безопасности для всех. Я советую вам поговорить с вашим учеником/ками об их отношении к вышеупомянутому происшествию и важности его мнения/самовыражения в соответствующей манере в школе. Будучи педагогами, мы также осознаём, что активизм учащихся является частью процесса обучения. Если ученики настроены слишком категорично по поводу данного случая, педагогам предоставляется возможность помочь им увидеть связь между учебным курсом и реальной жизнью. Мы будет проводить такое обучение в школах, при согласовании с нашими учебными курсами и штатными стандартами. Кроме того, важно знать, что беспорядок, который нарушает работу школ - не приемлем, и будет ликвидирован терпеливо и строго, в соответствии со школьным кодом о поведении. Мы тесно сотрудничаем с учениками, консультантами, поддерживающим персоналом и общественными партнёрами для гарантии предоставления возможности каждому ученику выразить своё мнение в наиболее мирной, уважительной, и доброжелательной манере и в лучших интересах наших учащихся. И, наконец, механизм регулярной посещаемости школы будет усилен. Ученики, покидающие школу или не сообщающие о своём уходе из класса, получат статус – прогул - unexcused absence. Благодарим вас за вашу постоянную поддержку школы [INSERT SCHOOL NAME]. Пожалуйста, обращайтесь ко мне с вашими вопросами.

С уважением,

<INSERT PRINCIPAL NAME>

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