Writing to Sandy Hook

The last day before Christmas vacation students in our classroom spent time making cards for the students and teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School. When students had come to school that previous Monday, right after the tragedy, a lot of them had questions about what had happened and why. We talked about how sad and scary it was and how our school was talking about ways we could make sure students were always safe here at Montello. We also talked about how it would be nice to write the students and teachers at Sandy Hook to let them know we were thinking of them during that week and throughout our holiday season. 

When we started making cards, the students and I talked about things we could say and things that might not be so appropriate. We didn't want to say anything that would make people too sad or upset. We had decided that our cards would be happy and uplifting. We wanted them to know we were their friends and they could write us back if they wanted to. I was so happy seeing how much hard work students put into these cards and I know you will be impressed once you see these photos of their hard work! So take a look at our awesome holiday/sympathy cards for Sandy Hook students and teachers...