We live in a school district where the superintendent laughed when he heard about swastikas drawn in Washington Elementary playground mulch. This is what Upper St. Clair is doing.
From: Upper St. Clair School District <tvojtko@uscsd.k12.pa.us>
Date: Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 4:06 PM
Subject: USCSD: School counselors available
To: Upper St. Clair Families
Date: Sun, Oct 28, 2018, 4:06 PM
Subject: USCSD: School counselors available
To: Upper St. Clair Families
Dear Upper St. Clair Families:
Our region, our nation, and the world are stunned by the horrific event that occurred Saturday morning at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. For our families that have been affected directly or indirectly, please know we are here for you.
As adults, it is challenging to find the right words in the face of such adversity. Imagine how difficult it can be for our children. Below please find several resources for talking with children about tragic events.
Our region, our nation, and the world are stunned by the horrific event that occurred Saturday morning at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. For our families that have been affected directly or indirectly, please know we are here for you.
As adults, it is challenging to find the right words in the face of such adversity. Imagine how difficult it can be for our children. Below please find several resources for talking with children about tragic events.
- Talking with Children about Tragic Events, The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
- Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events, American Academy of Pediatrics
- How to talk to children about difficult news, American Psychological Association
I hope these are helpful to you as we try to move forward together, while supporting our Jewish community and those who have been impacted by this senseless and unimaginable violence. Please know that our school counselors are here to help if your child shows any signs of distress.
Tomorrow and Tuesday are scheduled professional development days for district staff, with no school scheduled for students. However, school counselors will be in the buildings and available if your child needs them prior to returning to school on Wednesday. A full listing of the district’s school counselors, including contact information, is provided below. If you are unable to reach your child’s counselor directly, please contact the main office for assistance.
We offer our deepest sympathy to those who have been affected by this tragic event. As always, our district staff will be there to support our students.
Sincerely yours,
Tomorrow and Tuesday are scheduled professional development days for district staff, with no school scheduled for students. However, school counselors will be in the buildings and available if your child needs them prior to returning to school on Wednesday. A full listing of the district’s school counselors, including contact information, is provided below. If you are unable to reach your child’s counselor directly, please contact the main office for assistance.
We offer our deepest sympathy to those who have been affected by this tragic event. As always, our district staff will be there to support our students.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. John T. Rozzo
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent of Schools
School Counselors
Baker Elementary
Kristin Rose: 412-833-1600, ext. 4010 | krose@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Kristin Rose: 412-833-1600, ext. 4010 | krose@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Eisenhower Elementary
Amy Miller: 412-833-1600, ext. 8010 | amiller@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Amy Miller: 412-833-1600, ext. 8010 | amiller@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Streams Elementary
Leslie Smirniw: 412-833-1600, ext. 6010 | lsmirniw@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Leslie Smirniw: 412-833-1600, ext. 6010 | lsmirniw@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Boyce Middle School
Amy Antonio, 5th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 5011 | aantonio@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Tonia Autieri, 6th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 5010 | tautieri@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Amy Antonio, 5th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 5011 | aantonio@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Tonia Autieri, 6th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 5010 | tautieri@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Fort Couch Middle School
Jace Palmer, 8th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 3011 | jpalmer@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Lauren Madia, 7th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 3010 | lmadia@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Jace Palmer, 8th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 3011 | jpalmer@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Lauren Madia, 7th Grade Counselor: 412-833-1600, ext. 3010 | lmadia@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Upper St. Clair High School
(click here for counselor assignments)
Jennifer Kirk: 412-833-1600, ext. 2403 | jkirk@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Jerry Malarkey: 412-833-1600, ext. 2401 | jmalarkey@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Thomas Marquis: 412-833-1600, ext. 2406 | tmarquis@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Gordon Mathews: 412-833-1600, ext. 2402 | gmathews@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Kristin Pardini: 412-833-1600, ext. 2404 | kpardini@uscsd.k12.pa.us
William Rullo: 412-833-1600, ext. 2400 | brullo@uscsd.k12.pa.us
(click here for counselor assignments)
Jennifer Kirk: 412-833-1600, ext. 2403 | jkirk@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Jerry Malarkey: 412-833-1600, ext. 2401 | jmalarkey@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Thomas Marquis: 412-833-1600, ext. 2406 | tmarquis@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Gordon Mathews: 412-833-1600, ext. 2402 | gmathews@uscsd.k12.pa.us
Kristin Pardini: 412-833-1600, ext. 2404 | kpardini@uscsd.k12.pa.us
William Rullo: 412-833-1600, ext. 2400 | brullo@uscsd.k12.pa.us