Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are delighted to take this opportunity to let you know that Looking In Theater will be performing at both the Middle and High Schools on Monday March 30, 2015.

Looking In Theatre is a group comprised of teenagers from the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, who present dramatic scenes dealing with important issues such as drugs, alcohol, depression, suicide, mean behavior etc. and how these issues affect adolescents.  A typical presentation involves a series of dramatic scenes followed by a moment of audience participation where students interact with the characters to discuss the issues portrayed.  The aim of the program is to highlight the topics so that audience members may talk about these issues openly and to clarify their own personal values so that they can make more informed decisions regarding their own lives.  This group of young people has travelled extensively throughout the state of Connecticut and we are pleased that they are able to come to our district.

While this is a very worthwhile and important performance, we know that for some, it may cause some anxiety.  Students will have the opportunity to process the information discussed in smaller groups through our Advisory shortly after the performance and we will have counselors available for students who need it as well.

We hope that you will join with us as we welcome them to our district.  Please do not hesitate to call the high school if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

Shereese Kelly

School Climate Specialist

Windsor Locks High School