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St. Louis Park District 'Deeply Saddened' By Newtown Shooting

A statement from the district says, 'Our thoughts and prayers are with those families and that community.'

The St. Louis Park School District has released a statement about the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT:

We at St. Louis Park Public Schools are deeply saddened to hear of the news of the elementary school shooting in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with those families and that community. Safety is our first priority, and we are proactive in taking measures to keep students and staff safe. If you have specific questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school principal. 

For additional resources, visit the National Association of School Psychologists website at www.nasponline.org.

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For up-to-the-minute information, see Newtown Patch.

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