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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Letter From Norwood Superintendent Following Conn. Shooting

Superintendent James Hayden issued a letter this weekend to all Norwood school parents following up on the tragic shooting in Newtown, Conn. on Friday.

After the tragic shooting that took place in Newtown, Conn. on Friday, Norwood Public Schools Superintendent James Hayden issued a letter to all parents regarding emergency plans and how to reassure students of their safety. "We are all shocked and dismayed by the terrible tragedy that happened in Newtown, Connecticut this Friday," Hayden wrote. "Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy." "Senseless violence is so hard to understand and explain not only to ourselves but also our children," the letter continues. In order to help children feel comfortable in their schools, the letter offers the following ideas: "We have practiced throughout the year our emergency procedures and will continue to …

U.S. Postal Services Sets Up Newtown PO Box

A special post office box has been established for those wishing to send condolences to Newtown, CT.

The following text was provided by the U.S. Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service has established a unique Post Office Box to allow the public to send condolences to those affected by the tragedy in Newtown CT last week. Those who wish to send expressions of comfort should address them to: Messages of Condolence for Newtown PO Box 3700 Newtown, CT 06470  “We understand that there is an outpouring of support for everyone in the Newtown area and we hope to make it easier for those who wish to send encouragement and messages of compassion to those affected,” said Kimberly J. Peters, Connecticut Valley District Manager for the U.S. Postal Service, adding, “Through letters and cards, families will be able to hold that friendship in their …

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