Last Friday's deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut has shocked our nation.

The second deadliest school shooting left 20 children and 6 adults dead. In it's wake, many students are anxious about going back to the classroom.

Janet Shipman, Coordinator of School Counseling and Student Support for Frederick County Public Schools, said she was sadden by the tragedy. "You know the sadness, the heartache, you know thinking about those families and then just thinking about all of our students."

Experts say open communication and sticking to normal school routines is the best practice for helping kids deal with this trauma.

Shipman added school staff is ready to answer any questions that students may have.

"Ensuring them that our schools are a safe place for them to go, our teachers care. Our teachers and administrators are working with the parents to be sure that our students feel safe everyday that they're at school."

She encourages parents to talk to their children about the school shooting saying it's better that they hear what happened from you instead of the internet or TV.