Principal's Corner

Dear Parents,

In this time of uncertainty it is essential for us to attend to our basic physical and spiritual needs. Adults as wells as the children need to have these needs met if they are going to be able to move forward intellectually. Many in the community are working diligently to provide resources to meet these needs.

For those facing the need for food, t he following message comes from Maureen Breslin at Delaware County Intermediate Unit.

I hope you and your families are doing well. Below are 2 links, the first is to local WIC offices. Although offices are closed, they are available remotely. They are accepting new clients and mailing cards. The second is to local food distribution sites and pantries. If you have a family who is unable to leave their home due to the virus, please call the number as the Salvation Army is contracted with the County to provide meal deliveries under certain circumstances.

          WIC  https://www.wicprograms.org/ci/pa-springfield

          Food pantries.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GiVnLysxhXRR5U3kyU5I1eYcP0LtRrlE/view?usp=sharing

Additionally, Ann Menna from the Office for Catechetical Formation and Sister Edward Quinn from the Office of Catholic Education have gathered the following resources to support your families during this time.

The Meet Children Where They Are attachment.  Authored by Dr. Mariette Danilo gives faith based concise talking point sheet for parents. Page 2 contains  Dr. Danilo’s bio. She has given permission to share this resource. 

Father Keith Chylinski, Director of Counseling Services, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, offers a link to an article for families which focuses on helping children with their faith at this time:  https://aleteia.org/2020/03/04/kids-scared-about-coronavirus-heres-some-help/
Father also suggests that parents “limit their amount of news media consumption, particularly related to the virus. In psychological terms, it plays on the emotions of fear, and even anger, through the phenomenon of heuristics.”
 
 Another great resource for families to help them get into the spirit of Holy Week is from the Miraculous Medal Shrine.
https://www.looktohimandberadiant.com/2020/03/holy-week-at-home-editable-schedule-and.html

An additional link provided for prayers:  https://mcgrathblog.nd.edu/simple-prayers-for-complicated-times 
 

Finally, students will not receive any new instruction or assignments during the Easter break which begins tomorrow and ends on Thursday, April 16^th. We promise to hold you close in our prayers and ask the same of you. May God’s presence be felt in your hearts and homes. Wishing you abundant blessings during this Holy Week!

Peace and all Good,
Helen McLean
Principal