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In a new 13-minute video from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alissa and Robbie Parker discuss the hidden miracles they experienced after the unimaginable tragedy of losing their six-year-old daughter Emilie in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. Alissa and Robbie have spoken through the years on Emilie’s life and what they’ve […]
Today, the fight to protect the memory of Noah Pozner and the other victims and families impacted by the Sandy Hook massacre, continues. But over the past six years, countless others impacted by mass-casualty tragedies and widely publicized violence, individuals targeted with online hate and harassment campaigns, as well as officials baffled as to what to do about the proliferation of online hate, have reached out for advice and assistance.
BRIDGEPORT — Conspiracy theorist and InfoWars host Alex Jones sent child pornography to...
I, like most of you, have had such a rough time with the news of the tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are most definitely in the Sandy Hook community. We have practiced intruder drills for the past 5 years now, but we revisited it again yesterday-and my hiding spot most definitely moved. It was chilling to realize the time frame of the whole event... and that if it were at my school, he would have made it to my room---and I would be that teacher.... It's good to go through things and look at how things will be different. Safer. But, it is definitely in the back of my mind when my littles are not in my room! I realized my closet door does not lock---which they are now looking into. Only a handful of my kiddos knew about it, so I kept things brief. We were told to address it with our kids Monday morning. Since little knew, I just stressed how I love them all and that I will keep them safe and that they knew the procedures for the different drills... Then on to the pre-holiday chaos that only first graders know how to BRING. ugh. How was your Monday back? I also wanted to mention that I finished my Tacky the Penguin unit that also focuses on researching penguins! I just ADORE Tacky. Love reading him each year. I also am quite fond of the little black and white cuteness too---combining them was easy and fun. I plan on doing this with my kids when we get back in January. Maybe for the first 2-3 weeks, depending on old man winter and what he has in store! ;) I am even planning (and have a parent letter in the packet) for a 'Tacky Day!' I can't wait! I will beat those winter blues this year! ;) So, tomorrow is our first grade Grinch Day. I thought I would share something that I created for math for my kids to work on. They are my word problems that have them also WRITE their thinking/process. Because we aren't allowed to sell things "Grinch" I'm offering it here for free--till I'm not allowed to use that word here! ;) Click on the picture to grab yourself a freebie. (and if you can't use it this year----save it for next year!) Sorry for not keeping this short and sweet! I hope you have a wonderful holiday break filled with family and relaxation! 3 more days to go for me!
Some people have difficulty seeing the point of prayer in times of trouble. But for Magnificat magazine columnist Jennifer Hubbard, prayer got her through one of the worst times of her life.
Ten years removed from the tragic shooting that claimed the lives of 27 school children and teachers in Newtown, Connecticut, SWA Group has today officially unveiled a permanent memorial to the victims, called The Clearing, that will seek to heal the community, survivors, and family members still...
Even though today is a “snow day,” we hope students and staff will observe a moment of silence this morning to mourn the loss of the victims of last week’s Newtown, CT shooting tragedy. At the request of ...
NEWTOWN — Newtown marked the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy with a moment of silence. It was Dec. 14, 2012, when a troubled 20-y...
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Almost 365 days ago, a madman opened fire on innocent children, administrators, and teachers at a school in bucolic Newtown, Connecticut. I can remember running out to do an errand that morning and coming home to the horrific news on TV. 20 first graders and 6 adult staff members were killed that morning. It was the second deadliest mass shooting by a single person in American history. As a result of the shootings, gun control debates have been waged, parents have debated the safety of their children's schools, and schools have beefed up security measures in an effort to prevent future attacks. But what could be done to memorialize the innocent victims of such senseless killings? One group, the foundation that created The Sandy Ground: Where Angels Play stepped up to the challenge. The Sandy Ground began by building playgrounds for children who lost their favorite places to play during Hurricane Katrina. Last fall when Hurricane Sandy struck the coastal areas of New York and New Jersey, the foundation once again set out to raise money to replace playgrounds that were destroyed by Sandy. Today, the foundation has a goal of building 26 playgrounds, one to honor each victim of the Newtown, CT shootings and to breathe life back into communities devastated by Sandy. The foundation in conjunction with local communities and the help of volunteers has completed construction on 13 playgrounds along the coasts of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. This video tells the inspiring story behind The Sandy Ground. It's easy to feel helpless at times like these, but there are ways you can help. For information on any of the below initiatives, visit http://www.thesandygroundproject.org/ Volunteer at one of the playground sites. Make a monetary donation. Support the Sandy Store (a gold bell holiday ornament is available for purchase for $5). Attend a fundraiser or organize one of your own. In my neighboring town of Manasquan, Sandy hit hard. She wiped out homes in the coastal community and destroyed the beautiful beach. Thanks to the generosity of volunteers and The Sandy Ground, the beach where we spend our summer days has a new playground in memory of Olivia Engel, one of the 20 first graders who were killed on December 14, 2013 in Newtown. At the time of the shootings, I was a parent of a first grader. I couldn't help but to identify with the grieving parents of the victims. And at the same time, I couldn't imagine what they were going through. The playgrounds built by The Sandy Ground are a way for these communities to rebuild and remember. For more information, you can find The Sandy Ground on the Web and on Facebook.
The father of one of the victims of the Sandy Hook massacre took his own life Monday morning at Edmond Town Hall, in Newtown, according to police.
"A lot of my memories are of the parents who I had to tell or the spouses I had to tell, who weren't going to be reunited that day."
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The body of Jeremy Richman was found in his Connecticut office building, Newtown police said. Richman, 49, was the father of Avielle Richman, who was killed in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
One of the teens was a friend of Parkland massacre victim Meadow Pollack.
Today, at 9:36am, there will be a Virtual Prayer Vigil held for all those affected by the Sandy Hook tragedy, which happened last week at this time. Spread the word as you are able and please join in 5 minutes of prayer and or silence, as we support and think of those who were changed […]
Kaitlin Roig-Debellis explains how she worked through her grief after the tragic shooting in her new book "Choosing Hope."
Wearing shiny purple boots, a purple headband and a purple flower on her pink-and-purple...
About the Book "In the vein of Dave Cullen's Columbine, the first comprehensive account of the Sandy Hook tragedy--with exclusive new reporting that chronicles the horrific events of December 14, 2012, including new insight into the dark mind of gunman Adam Lanza. Drawing on hundreds of interviews and a decade's worth of emails from Lanza's mother to close friends that chronicled his slow slide into mental illness, Newtown pieces together the perfect storm that led to this unspeakable act of violence that shattered so many lives. Newtown explores the two central theories that have permeated the media since the attack: some claim Lanza suffered from severe mental illness, while others insist that, far from being a random act of insanity, this was a meticulously thought out, premeditated attack at least two years in the making by a violent video-gamer so obsessed with "glory kills" and researching mass murderers that he was willing to go to any length to attain the top score. Lanza's dark descent from a young boy with adjustment disorders to a calculating killer is interwoven with the Newtown massacre as it unfolded at the time, told from the points of view of eye witnesses, survivors, parents of victims, first responders, and Adam's relatives. A definitive account of a tragedy that shook a nation, Newtown features exclusive material including initial misinformation reported by the media and commentary on how this catastrophic event became a lightning rod for political agendas, much like Columbine did more than a decade ago"-- Book Synopsis A journalist for The Daily News (New York) offers a "meticulous account of the Newtown massacre and its aftermath....it's been a year, and this harrowing book might be a reminder that the debate needs reviving" (Kirkus Reviews). The world mourned the devastating shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. We remember the numbers: twenty children and six adults, murdered in a place of nurture and trust. We remember the names: teachers like Victoria Soto, who lost her life protecting her students. A shooter named Adam Lanza. And we remember the questions: outraged conjecture instantly monopolized the worldwide response to the tragedy--while the truth went missing. Here is the definitive journalistic account of Newtown, an essential examination of the facts--not only of that horrific day but the perfect storm of mental instability and obsession that preceded it and, in the aftermath of unspeakable heartbreak, the controversy that continues to play out on the national stage. Drawn from previously undisclosed emails, police reports, and in-depth interviews, Newtown: An American Tragedy breaks through a miasma of misinformation to present the comprehensive story that must be told--today--if we are to prevent another American tragedy in the days to come. Review Quotes "Newtown goes beyond the sensational news bytes we have become so accustomed to. . . . A vivid portrait of the remarkable heroism shown by those involved in the tragedy, and the sheer horror that occurred. . . ."--Coalition to Stop Gun Violence"A comprehensive, moving account. . . . A chilling look at Lanza's background and contributing factors. . . . Readers will be hard-pressed to deny the raw emotional gut-punch."-- "Publishers Weekly""Although this is a difficult book to read, I recommend it highly for the very reason the author intended--to be better informed."-- "Craig Daily Press""Illuminating . . . nota tell-all. . . . The Newtown that Matthew Lysiak describes is my Newtown, a town that stuck together and continues to."-- "5 Minutes for Books""Lysiak balances perfectly the ordinarily wondrous lives of [those] who were murdered against their killer's depravity. Lysiak is a master of texture, at selecting precise, individualizing details."-- "Salon""Lysiak's descriptions are spare and chilling but in no way gratuitous."--Los Angeles Times"Lysiak's examination of our burgeoning mental-health crisis, and how poorly equipped our health care system is to handle the needs of those who suffer from mental health issues, [is] something of a welcome surprise."-- "San Diego City Beat""Packed with beautiful vignettes about the victims and some remarkably intimate details."-- "USA Today""The real message of Newtown is clear: it is up to America and each and every American to decide whether or not this is going to happen again."-- "Bookreporter""This harrowing book might be a reminder that the debate generated by the tragedy needs reviving."-- "Kirkus Reviews""Well-written, compassionate, and informative."--Books & Reviews
Some people have difficulty seeing the point of prayer in times of trouble. But for Magnificat magazine columnist Jennifer Hubbard, prayer got her through one of the worst times of her life.
Are your students acting crazy? So it’s not just mine? Oh good! Not that I hope your students are bad. I just don’t want to be alone. It’s scary to be alone! Well, I am not going to lose my voice or my patience this time of year and this “elf-tastic” freebie will help. I did something VERY similar at Halloween and the kids went nuts for it. This is the Eye Like What I See {Elf Edition} This time students are either giving Santa a reason to celebrate or be sad. If you are rude (talking while I am talking) or off task you have to go up and mark under Sad Santa. Or if you are delight, it’s a Santa Celebration mark! Notice the intro to place value…. Place value is coming!!!! I included both Naughty/Nice and Santa Celebration/Sad Santa so that you had options. Entire table groups that behave get the “Eyes”. This means they line up first, get papers first, and get dismissed first. If you end your day with the eyes you get a shout out note to take home. Only two more days of great behavior and they earn a party (which is planned anyway- shhhh don’t tell the kids). I hope this little freebie helps you manage the mischief in your classroom. In other news Santa is helping us learn about contractions! My students are killing it! Santa has been very busy…… I am loving how my room looks! I know a pretty classroom does not always equal rigorous teaching in all cases. But in my room it does and I love being surrounded the examples of their rigorous learning. I actually teach off of my bulletin boards half of the time. Why not? We have done daily contraction practice using our write on wipe off anchor chart. These sweet little Candy Canes are getting me great results in my effort to help my students capitalize their proper nouns. Kids had a super fun brainstorming sheet and went to town. Just a reminder to plan lots of Random Acts of Kindness for 12/14/13. The town of Sandy Hook is asking us to join with them in healing through kindness. My family has been RACKing it up all month using cards from this freebie. We have been doing 1 RACK (Random Acts of Christmas Kindness) a day, but you could do several in honor of the Sandy Hook children and families. I am a tease……… what can I say?
Former Sandy Hook Elementary School teacher Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis shares how reading about kindness and compassion helped her students overcome grief and come out on the other side of tragedy.
