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Brackett Elementary Diversity & Inclusion Group
Dear Brackett Families,
We would like to introduce the newly forming Brackett Elementary Diversity & Inclusion Group (DIG). The goal of the group is to raise awareness about diversity & inclusion in order to provide a safe learning space and welcoming environment for all our children and their respective families regardless of race, color, religious views, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, citizenship, age, ancestry, family/marital status, sexual orientation, disability, source of income, and military status.
To help guide the development & mission of the group we are planning to hold listening sessions to learn from you about your experiences, as well as your children’s experiences, pertaining to diversity and inclusion in the Brackett School. Please note that we will be documenting the experiences that are shared and will respect requests to refrain from documentation upon request. The two of the listening sessions are open to all adult Brackett Community members including faculty & staff:
Monday, Oct 1st 6-8PM (TBD: cafeteria or library)
Thursday, Oct 4th 8:30-10AM (music room)
A third session will be a closed session focused on providing a safe space for adult Brackett community members who identify as people of color to share their experiences and ideas. If you, your partner, or your child identify as a person of color, this session is intended for you. The intent of this session is to center the stories of people of color in a safe and affirming environment.
Wednesday, Oct 3rd 6-8 PM (TBD: cafeteria or library) (focus on families and/or guardians of children who identify as people of color)
Please RSVP via this form http://bit.ly/ListeningRSVP.
We plan to hold additional events in the fall focused on other marginalized groups, and we welcome suggestions for focus topics. In the meantime, here are some additional groups that may be of interest to you:
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The Rainbow Alliance, a faculty-led student group in the Brackett community, centered around LGBTQIA+ concerns.
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Brackett Parents of Children with Special Needs, please see their website for events and additional information.
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Arlington’s Diversity Task Group, is working closely with AHS parents this year. Meetings are held in the lower level of the Jefferson Cutter House in Arlington Center. Enter through the parking lot. The next meeting dates are October 15, November 19, December 10 from 7-9PM. For more info contact Michaiah Healy, diversitytaskgroupARL@gmail.com
Thank you for considering this invitation to share your experiences and ideas with us. Your input will help us work towards making the Brackett Elementary School and our community more culturally competent and a safe and supportive learning environment for all children. If you have any questions or if you would prefer to talk one-on-one with a DIG group member, please email us directly at BrackettDIG@gmail.com.
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