Dear Prairie Seeds Academy Families,

Our community has been impacted by another tragic event in Brooklyn Center, where a fatal shooting occurred on Sunday, April 11th. Our thoughts are with Daunte Wright's family and friends.

We recognize that many of our PSA families live near the site of the shooting, protest, and/or damaged Brooklyn Center buildings/stores. PSA students in plan A, B and C will move from hybrid learning to distance learning this week out of caution, given the possibility of civil unrest that started on Sunday that may continue into this week. Hybrid learning for all students K-12 in plan A and C will resume on Monday, April 19 and plan B will resume on Thursday, April 22nd.

Please know that the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has provided the following resources to help support students and families.

• Responding to Trauma and Tragedy (MDE)

• How to Talk About Traumatic Events and Tragedies (MDE)

• Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Disasters and Other Traumatic Events (NIMH)

• School Climate, Safety, and Crisis (NASP)

• What To Say To Kids When The News Is Scary (NPR)

• Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

Please know that our Counselors, Impact coaches, Social Workers are available to support students and families. Feel free to reach out to our support team at 763-450-1388. Thank you for your support.

6th-12th Hybrid Plan for Students and Parents