Dear Parent / Guardian,  

To proactively address the mental health needs of our teenagers and to comply with Section 170.048 RSMo,(Valley View Education Center) staff are working to teach students about prevention and awareness of youth suicide and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. The lesson will reference resources from the SOS Signs of Suicide Program.

The Power Point presentation on November 5th during their 3rd hour and will cover the following: 

School staff will be available for any student asking to talk. 

Parents may obtain more information at www.mindwise.org/parents.

We are including:  

If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in this lesson, please contact me at 816-874-3754 or email at jmccutcheon@bssd.net . If you do NOT wish for your child to participate, please email me by November 3rd. If we do not hear from you, we will assume your child has permission to participate in this lesson.

 

Sincerely, 

Jessica McCutcheon, LPC RPT