Supporting our Community During Global Events
March 3, 2022
The District acknowledges that ongoing global events in Eastern Europe may be having an impact on our students, staff, and families. As a diverse learning community, the Langley School District has students and staff that are part of communities directly impacted by the conflict. Our thoughts are with those in the conflict and their families and friends. The District also recognizes the stress that these events are causing on the community as a whole.
The health and safety of our students and staff is our priority. We want to reassure families that students are cared for and safe at school. Students may wish to talk about their thoughts and feelings. The District has shared resources with schools to help teachers with these conversations. These resources below may also be helpful to parents/guardians:
- How to Talk with Students about the Russia-Ukraine War: Includes 5 tips to help teachers and principals talk to students thoughtfully and appropriately about what is going on in Ukraine.
- How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.
- Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their young children beyond fear and to resilience.
- Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of middle school children: The American Psychological Association breaks out tips and strategies for parents and teachers of middle school-aged children.
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Provides resources that can be filtered by topic or keyword and by audience with a focus on how adults can identify traumatic responses in young people and how to support them.
As always, the District has support for students and staff. If at any time, you are concerned or feel your child needs support, please contact reach out to your child’s teacher, school counsellor, and/or administrator. If you have any questions, the District encourages families to connect with the principal at your school.