米国の学校では・・・

娘の行っていた学校では全ての学生、職員に下記のようなメールを出して、あんなが亡くなったことを伝えてくれています。と、同時に生徒で動揺している子供たちのためにカウンセラーを準備して対応してくれているようです。

この写真は、家から近かった学校まで毎週日曜日にあんなとポンポン君、私でいつも朝散歩していた時の写真です。学校のキャンパスの入口の部分です。キャンパス内ではポンポン君はオフリーシで走り回っていました。

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The following message was summarized from an announcement read to Newport students today, during 3rd period. Please be aware that your students might be affected by this news, and let us know if you need help or resources to ease the concerns and anxiety your students may feel.

Dear Newport Students:

The family of Anna Uchikura gave us permission to share that Anna recently lost her battle with a long-term illness. A junior with a passion for art, Anna courageously persevered through a medical condition to bring her gifts of compassion, generosity and kindness to the Newport halls and classrooms. She passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25th, surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed.

There will be a service for Anna on Sunday, 1/30, at 2:00 p.m. More details will be shared with students as they become known. We will also send this information in a follow-up email to you.

The Newport counselors are working with students and staff in a variety of ways. Students have been invited to come to the counseling center if they need to talk to someone, or if they just need to be alone for a bit. We have also made counselors available to visit a classroom, if necessary.

素晴らしいシステムですね、でもこれが滅多に起きない事を祈るばかりです。病気はもとより学内の銃の事故など、悲しい事故を思い出しました。