Jefferson Elementary School

  “There comes a time when silence is betrayal.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

It has been an uncertain and difficult time for many of us. The events over the past year have heightened strong feelings of anger, fear, and sadness. For many in our community, it has brought up long-standing feelings of suffering that some of us cannot begin to understand. As your child’s educator, I want you to know that I stand with you and your families. I believe it is my responsibility, as an educator, to dismantle the racism rooted within our educational system and society. This is an important moment to come together to support our Black community members by reflecting on our society and making changes. We are strongest when we are together. Let’s work together to breakdown the systems that disregard our communities of color.

What does this look like in kindergarten? It looks like teaching empathy, creating a safe environment where students know they are loved for who they are, and teaching honest and age-appropriate history with opportunities for students to reflect. Each student that walks through our doors is valued, loved, and respected.

Let’s keep this conversation open and moving forward. I am here to listen and learn. 

Here are some resources for you to use as you see fit:

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