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<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">In anticipation of the students' leaving the school environment for Passover vacation, it is important to all of us that they have an enjoyable and safe break. It is not only important to supervise the children, but also to teach them how to protect themselves. Not only do we have to coach them on road safety, but also on <u>personal safety.</u></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The Educational System is supposed to teach the children different ways to protect themselves within the "Life Skills" lessons. </font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">We would like to share with you general principles to help you guide your children on how to protect themselves:</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Similarly, it is important to explain to children that if someone touches them in an inappropriate manner which causes them to feel uncomfortable, they should do the following:</font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">It is important to listen to your children and give them the opportunity to tell you what is bothering them.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Children need to be listened to and accepted without criticism and/or blame.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Despite reservations about opening up this topic with children, it is our responsibility as parents to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Pay attention to any extreme changes in your son's or daughter's behavior or emotional state.</font></p>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><u>For consultation</u></b>: Feel free to turn to your school guidance counselors, your child's kindergarten teacher, or the Educational Psychological Services in Beit Shemesh (02-633-4555).</font></font></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Chag Pesach kasher v'sameach,</font></div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" dir="ltr" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; DIRECTION: ltr; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Educational Psychological Services Staff</font></p>
<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br clear="all"><br>Tami Elmaliach <br>Coordinator of English speaking Olim <br>Municipality of Beit Shemesh<br><a href="mailto:olimhelp@gmail.com" target="_blank">olimhelp@gmail.com</a><br>
050-4518889<br><br>Advanced Reflexology, Healing and Bach flowers<br>The natural path to cope with stress, anxiety and physical conditions<br>050-4518889 Tami<br><br></p></div></div></div>