MAYA BETHANY

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Phone: (903) 881-4001 ext. 1015 Fax: (903) 881-4004 bethanymg@lind.sprnet.org www.lindaleeagles.org

THE LINDALE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

EDUCATING EVERY CHILD EVERY DAY

May 31, 2012

PRESS RELEASE Statement from Lindale Independent School District Concerning the Death of an Early Childhood Center Student The faculty and staff of the Lindale Independent School district are stunned and greatly saddened by the passing of one our Early Childhood Center students as the result of an automobile accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of all of the victims of this tragic event. Our entire campus has been saddened by this news, Early Childhood Center Principal Dana Sustaire said. So many of our staff members and teachers worked with the family one-on-one and know them well. We met as a campus this morning to discuss our emotions during this difficult time. We will reach out to the family and support them in any way possible. The last day of classes for the 2011-2012 LISD school year was Wednesday, May 30. No students are at the Early Childhood Center today. Teachers and faculty members are working and counselors are available to assist Early Childhood Center staff members as they cope with a students death. ###

Physical: 505 Pierce Street, Lindale, Texas 75771

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Mailing: P.O. Box 370, Lindale, Texas 75771