BUCKTOWN News |
We are sad to share with you that our community has suffered two losses of beloved community members over Winter Break. The first loss was Hailee Melendez, who graduated from Bucktown last year after having attended Bucktown since Kindergarten. The second loss was current 2nd grader Jovan Jones, who died unexpectedly over Winter Break. We are devastated by this tragic loss and our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.
This loss will likely raise many emotions, concerns, and questions within your families. Families are encouraged to share this information with their student if they feel comfortable. Our students, families, and staff will have grief counseling support available to them from counselors and social workers across the Distinctive Schools network. Students will be given time to receive the news as a community when they return to class on Monday, January 9th. Please contact Director Sarah O’Connell if you would like your student to receive any extra support from a social worker or counselor. Additionally, please find suggestions to guide your family discussion about this loss with your child below:
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