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Get on board and express yourself about
Hurricane Katrina
- Since Hurricane Katrina, it's been confusing. It's been weird, but
we were able to come back to family. It will be awhile before we'll
be able to return. The crews down there are cleaning up and making things
better. I hope all goes well. (T.A., Age 12, Biloxi, Mississippi)
- I thought it was real bad. I saw a trash can flying through the air
and I thought this big tree was going to fall. (I.J., Age 6, Mississippi
- now in the Atlanta area)
- I was in the garage when the hurricane came. We did get out but the
trip was too long and we had a flat tire. I do feel good to be in Georgia.
(P.H., Age 7, New Orleans, Louisiana - now in the Atlanta area)
- I think it was bad because President Bush didn't do anything and the
mayor did wasn't enough. I also didn't like the food being dropped to
people like they dogs. (P.J. Age 9, Richmond, Virginia)
- It was real sad that they got flooded and had to sleep in a football
field. I helped out at the Red Cross because it makes me and others
happy. (J.A., Age 8, Roswell, Georgia)
- The hurricane was a warning from God to us not to be bad students
and for adults to be good to each other. I was glad to leave Mississippi
because of very little food and bad air. I can't wait to start back
playing my violin. (J.A., Age 9, Mississippi - now in the Atlanta area)
- I thought it was scary and my friends had relatives that lived in
New Orleans. I volunteered to help out at the Red Cross to meet new
people. (M.L., Age 9, Woodstock, Georgia)
- When the hurricane came, I had to climb to the roof. I had to swim
to a boat to be picked up. I'm glad I made it out. (D.H., Age 10, New
Orleans, Louisiana - now in the Atlanta area)
- The hurricanes are horrible and it took from us what we sometimes
take for granted. (R.L., Age 12, Fork Union, Virginia)
- I feel sad that people have lost their families and homes. I hope
people will be able to get their lives back together. (A.D., Age 10,
Maretta, Georgia)
- It was really a disaster and more people should have split when they
heard that Katrina was coming. Our school is having a fund raiser and
Oh!, the president didn't do all that he could do. (G.W., Age 12, Ruther
Glen, Virginia)
- Me and my friends decided to have a corner garage sale for the Hurricane
Relief Fund. We had old furniture, toys and a lot of other stuff. A
lot of cars stopped and gave us a donation. The sale went so well, we
decided to take our idea to school. (K.C., Age 11, Acworth, Georgia)
- It was sad that children were being separated from their families.
I am excited about the hurricane survivors coming to Richmond. I'm thinking
of ways I can help. (K.A.S., Age 9, Richmond, Virginia)
- I felt sad that my foster dad got caught in the hurricane. My dad
did get out and said it was the worst storm ever. (L.M., Age 8, New
Orleans, Louisiana - now in the Atlanta area)
- I'm glad I didn't have family there. To help out, me and my mom went
shopping. We took a lot of items to our church to bring some hope to
people. (J.J., Age, Baltimore, Maryland)
- When I seen those pictures on TV, I just cried. I felt so sorry for
all the people in the Gulf coast area. (D.K., Age 12, Owings Mill,
Maryland)
- I feel real sad for the many people who didn't survive and I'm hapy
for those that did. (D.M., Age 8, Richmond, Virginia
- I was there when the hurricane came and it was terrible. I left when
the flooding started. The one thing I miss about home is the gumbo and
crawfish. (L.S., Age 8, New Orleans, Louisiana - now in the Atlanta
area)
- They really need to get those pumps straight in New Orleans. The
people need all the relief they can get as soon as possible. The
children need to be in school so they can get an education. (A.W., Age
12, Richmond, Virginia)
- I'm so glad that I wasn't there. I'm looking for ways to help in any
way I can. (R.M. Age 12, Randallstown, Maryland)
- I feel the pain of the thousands of people affected by the
hurricane. (S.B., Age 8, Richmond, Virginia)
- I think Hurricane Katrina was horrible and it took from us what we
sometimes take for granted. (R.L., Age, Fork Union, Virginia)
- I read a great story about a 7 year old who started a fund raiser
call "Dollars for the Delta." She created a list of 10 chores and for
each completed one, she would receive a dollar. She spread the idea
throughout her community and they're still counting dollars. What a
great way to help and give back. (J.T., Atlanta, Georgia)
Get on board and express yourself !
The Tip
Line
Tips
for Parents
- Listen. Let kids know they can talk with you
about their feelings and concerns. You don't have to "fix" everything.
The most important thing is to let them know that you care.
- Give extra hugs. Don't worry if your child is
clingy or acts like they did when they were younger. That is their way
of saying they need more reassurance from you.
- Don't let kids watch too much of the news on TV
because it can be very frightening. Instead, try to explain to them in
your words what is happening, and let them know that there are people
helping with the situation.
Tips
for Educators
- Maintain regular classroom routines. These are familiar and
predictable, and help children feel safe.
- Give students opportunities to talk about their experiences. Contact
your school support staff if you feel this is best done outside of the
classroom.
- Focus on students' competencies. Help them recognize their strengths
and identify things that have made it easier for them to cope with
difficulties in the past.
Nancy Cornell, School Psychologist
Charlottesville Public Schools -
Charlottesville, VA
For additional information about Hurricane Katrina, please
visit www.nasponline.org ,
compliments of the National Association of School Psychologists.
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