Wildcats Roar & Titans Soar
June 8 (B,C,D,E,F)
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela
Parent Resources
Por favor, desplácese hasta el final de esta comunicación para encontrar los recursos en español.
Morris School District’s K-5 school counselors have come together to assemble the following list of resources to help you have conversations with your children about race, racism, privilege, and the current state of our country. The counselors are available for students who are experiencing distress. Please contact your principal to connect with someone who can help.
If you are interested in talking to your child about race, racism, privilege, and the current protests, please see the following articles:
http://www.tolerance.org/sites/default/files/general/beyond_golden_rule.pdf
https://childmind.org/article/racism-and-violence-how-to-help-kids-handle-the-news/
If you are interested in reading books with your child, the following website lists thirty children’s books that explore themes of race and racism:
Videos (we encourage you to review them first before sharing with your child)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aalqb8il4eo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNEKbVq_ou4&t=20s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaltG5N8nE (this is a child’s book about racism written and read by the author)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs7f1hTmIAQ Kid president speaks about Kindness
If you are looking for additional information on these topics, Teaching Tolerance has a variety of resources: https://www.tolerance.org/
Likewise, you can follow The Conscious Kid on Instagram (@consciouskidlib), a nonprofit organization for parenting and educating through a Critical Race Lens.
For information/ideas on randoms acts of kindness: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI-ZteQ8JGU (another Kid President video)
Las consejeras escolares de K-5 se han unido para ofrecerle la siguiente lista de recursos para ayudarlo a tener conversaciones con sus hijos sobre la raza, el racismo, y el estado actual de nuestro país. Las consejeras están disponibles para estudiantes que están experimentando ansiedad o cualquier otro síntoma. Comuníquese con su directora/or para conseguir la ayuda apropiada.
Videos:
Libros:
Virtual Field Day June 8
Opening Day ceremonies will begin at the following times:
WD
9:00 am Kindergarten
9:10 am 1st grade
9: 20 am 2nd grade
TJ
9:00 am 3rd grade
9:10 am 4th grade
9: 20 an 5th grade
WD/TJ S.T.E.A.M. DAY
Save the date: June 11th
The day will consist of engaging activities such as science experiments that can be done with everyday kitchen supplies, art projects, coding, storytelling activities, and even some fun ways to show off your musical talents. We can't wait to see what everyone can create! More details to follow.
Returning School Items
Chromebooks, chargers, library books and classroom books will be collected at your child's school and personal items can be retrieved on the following dates and times:
Thursday, June 18 9am-12pm
Friday, June 19 9am-12pm
Monday, June 22 3pm-6pm
More details on the drop off/pick up procedures will follow.
Save the Dates
June 9, 10 Standards Mastery Checkpoints for Grades 2-5
June 8 K-5 Virtual Field Day
June 11 K-5 Virtual STEAM Day
June 16 2nd Grade Virtual Celebration
June 17 5th Grade Virtual Moving Up
June 18, 19, 22 Return Chromebooks, chargers, library/classroom books to school