Support During Trial
Amanda Cribbs, EdD
Superintendent
Email: amanda.cribbs@ecspgh.org
Phone: x557
To our Friends, Families, Colleagues, and the Jewish Community:
With the Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting trial set to begin next week, we are reminded of the senseless tragedy that took place during Shabbat morning services on Oct. 27, 2018. Pittsburgh is a small, closely-knit community, and many of us will face the challenges of rehearing, reseeing, and reliving the events that took place on that day in the coming weeks and months beyond as this high-profile trial progresses.
In light of resurfacing media reports and an increase in the news regarding the trial, please know that ECS’s student services team is available with open arms in support of our students, families, and community. The district strives to provide an educational space that combats hate and fosters an environment of compassion, empathy, and unity.
As a parent myself, I understand the tremendous difficulties of explaining our world to our children, and when it is this close to home, in the very heart of our community, we are tasked with balancing what we hear through news sources, what we ourselves feel, and what is age appropriate for our children.
Here are some resources to consider:
Together, we work to build each other up, be kind to one another, and stand in solidarity in support of healing and to inspire love and peace throughout our community. In the coming weeks, take action by:
Volunteering in the community.
Showing solidarity by displaying blue ribbons.
If you believe your child is in need of support as we prepare for and live through this event, please reach out to your building principal, school counselor, or school social worker. Additionally, the 10.27 Healing Partnership is offering free drop-in counseling hours at its location in the Jewish Community Center.
We are all here in support of students' needs and well-being.
Sincerely,
Amanda Cribbs, EdD
Superintendent