Letters, Templates & Handouts

The following are sample letters that may be used in the event of a crisis, including letters for staff, parents, and scripts for students. The handouts that are referenced in some of the letters can also be found below.

Please click here for additional sample letters, scripts and memos from the Crisis Response page.

Sample Letters for Staff

Accidental Death of a Student

Death of a Staff Member

Injury of Student

Injury/Death of Student/Staff on Campus

Sample Letters for Parents
Environmental Threat
Gun / Weapon on Campus
Missing Child

Sample Blackboard Connect Messages
Blackboard Connect Sample Inhalant Abuse
Blackboard Connect Sample Sexual Assault
Blackboard Connect Sample Student Death

Handouts and Attachments to Accompany Sample Letters

Supporting Grieving Children in a School Setting

Teen’s Natural Grief Response

Teen’s Natural Grief Response (Spanish)

My Grief Rights for Children & Teens

My Grief Rights for Children & Teens (Spanish)

Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators
Child Trauma Toolkit for Educators (Spanish)
Children's Natural Grief Reactions and Ways to Cope (English)
Eight Ways to Help Your Grieving Child (English)
Seven Suggestions for Explaining Death to Children