Our kids are learning about subtle—and not so subtle—experiences of racism and social exclusion… now it’s the parents’ turn. Mark your calendars!
In October, all three grades participated in an amazing, interactive program around microaggressions** in middle school. Microaggressions undermine a culture of inclusion that is so critical for our schools. Microaggressions can cause students to experience serious cognitive, behavioral, and emotional reactions, making it difficult for them to learn. This program was a first step to help our kids understand what microaggressions are, how to constructively respond to them, and how to seek support when they experience or observe them. Thanks to Rehearsal for Life, which uses theater as a vehicle for social justice, and for Bigelow Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ), Principal Coston, Bigelow PTO and the Village Bank for their support of this program!
**Commonplace slights, stereotypes, insults and indignities–whether intentional or unintentional–targeted against marginalized group identities such as race, socioeconomic class, gender/gender expression, sexual orientation, nationality, citizenship, ability, etc. that communicate hostile, derogatory or negative biases that are subtle, nuanced and convoluted, making it difficult for victims to speak up or call out.
NOW WHAT? JOIN BIGELOW FAMILIES ORGANIZING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (FORJ) PARENT DISCUSSION SESSION
“WHAT ARE MICROAGGRESSIONS & HOW CAN WE TALK ABOUT THEM WITH OUR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS?”- NOVEMBER 8, 7pm via ZOOM.
For the zoom link please email us at BigelowFORJ@gmail.com
The goal of Bigelow’s One School, One Book Program is to create a more inclusive community through participation in a common reading experience as a whole school. Through discussion and advisory activities in October and November, , staff and students will share a common experience of reading and learning together. The school is beginning discussion and a number of activities around this year’s book, From the Desk of Zoe Washington. One of these is understanding how people of color are more likely to be incarcerated in our criminal justice system and the work of The Innocence Project.
NOW WHAT? JOIN BIGELOW FAMILIES ORGANIZING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (FORJ) PARENT DISCUSSION SESSION
“FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON”- THEMES OF RACIAL INJUSTICE- OCTOBER 27, 7-8 pm via ZOOM.
For the zoom link for the October discussion, please email us at BigelowFORJ@gmail.com
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