b'Option 2When the Cause of Death Is UnconfirmedI am so sorry to tell you all that one of our students, [NAME], has died. Our thoughts and sympathies are with their family and friends.All of the students were given the news of the death by their teacher in [ADVISORY/HOMEROOM] this morning. I have included a copy of the announcement that was read to them.The cause of death has not yet been determined by the authorities. We are aware there has been some talk that this might have been a suicide death. Rumors may begin to circulate, and we have asked the students not to spread them since they may turn out to be untrue and can be deeply hurtful and unfair to [NAME] and their family and friends. We will do our best to give you accurate information as it becomes known to us.Members of our Crisis Response Team are available to meet with students individually and in groups today, as well as over the coming days and weeks. Please contact the school office if you feel your child is in need of additional assistance. If you or your child needs help right away, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988), call 911, or take your child to the nearest crisis center or emergency department. Information about the funeral service will be made available as soon as we have it. If your child wishes to attend, we strongly encourage you to accompany them to the service. If the funeral is scheduled during school hours, students who wish to attend will need parental permission to be released from school.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or one of the school mental health professionals. We can be reached by calling [PHONE NUMBER, EXTENSION].Sincerely,[PRINCIPALS NAME]After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools|51'