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Newtown Shooting And Sandy Hook Elementary School

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

How You Can Help: Memorial Donations For Sandy Hook Victims

A list of the charities chosen by the families of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown.

Editor's Note: This originally appeared on Newtown Patch on Dec. 17, 2012. Newtown began saying goodbye Monday to the victims of the Dec. 14 shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a long and sad process of obituaries, wakes and funerals expected to last throughout the week. As we read these final farewells, we are moved to help in some way. Below is a list of the charitable contributions identified by some of the victims' families. Charlotte Bacon: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 85 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Newtown, CT 06470.  Daniel Barden: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's name to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470, or checks may be dropped off at any Newtown …

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Cranford Supt: Teachers Ready to Handle Questions About Tragedy

Administrators to meet with Cranford Police to review security in schools.

Editor's Note: The following is a letter posted on the Cranford Public Schools' website. To Cranford Parents/Guardians   The recent event in Newtown, Connecticut is a tragedy that has the attention of our nation. As educators, family and community members, we are all thinking about how the surviving children and families in the Newtown School District and surrounding areas are feeling at this time. They will certainly need a great deal of care and time to heal from their trauma. Please join me in keeping these victims, their families and friends and the entire community of Newtown in your thoughts and prayers. To ensure that Cranford students, staff and families are comfortable returning to school on Monday morning, all principals will be …

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