November 29, 2010
Dear Parent,
Santa Barbara Catholic School is pleased to announce Rainbows for Children Program, an addition to our Curriculum. Rainbows for Children Program is a support group for students (K-5) who are living in single parent or stepfamilies, has experienced death of a loved family member or friend, or is struggling through painful experience.
When something significant happens in a family, the entire family is affected. Even though death, divorce or the loss of a loved one appear to be only grown-up problems; they do have a profound effect on the children that are touched by these experiences. If a parent dies, or a divorce happens, or a painful loss occurs not only parents grieve, but the children grieve too. Because of their age and short life experience, children may find it extremely difficult to verbalize their feelings of grief.
The support group will meet every Friday, 3:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M. To be part of Rainbows for Children Program, parents need to sign the consent form and return to the homeroom teacher by Friday, December 3, 2010. For questions feel free to call 637-5578 or see Mrs. Cecilia Padios or Ms. Dolly Diaz.
Sincerely,
Sister Jeanette Marie Pangelinan, RSM
Principal