April 23, 2021

Losing young black kids/adults is weighing very heavy on my mind the past few weeks. Not that it hasn't before but it seems to not end. Basically leaves me with only one message - we need to change! We will have a plan and starting in August we will commit to ABAR.  

 To be ‘anti’ is to make deliberate choices that affirm, support, and defend all people. It means promoting justice, empowerment, action, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

From Woke to Work: The Anti-Racism Journey, a podcast by Kamala Salmon, talks about six steps on this never-ending road.

1. Build Awareness - know about racism, both overt and systemic
2. Have Sympathy - to understand the distress and needs of people exposed to racism
3. Be Empathetic, be pained by it
4. Reflect and Internalize It
5. Allyship: interrupt racism when you see it, experience it, and stand up even when you are scared to take on the problems as your own
6. Be an Anti-Racist: work towards dismantling racism

On April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we're making our world a happier, healthier place to live. Environmental education empowers students around the world to solve the climate crisis and develop the skills, optimism and resolve to lead the environmental movement of tomorrow. CLICK HERE

Observable Fish Moments at SV:

Be There: Thank you for helping out with after school pick up.

Play: I look forward to our virtual cooking class with Mrs. Merodio tonight!

Choose your attitude: 

To actually choose how you respond to life, not just react, you must be intentional. Ask yourself throughout the day, "What is my attitude right now? Is it helping the people who depend on me? Is it helping me to be most effective?" NO EXCUSES!!

Make Their Day:   We appreciate our front office staff and librarian staff. You help make our school run smoothly!!