Dear PS 107 Families,
I hope that you have had a lovely Memorial Day weekend and were able to enjoy some relaxing time with friends and family. We all know Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. It is also a day to pause and reflect on the members of our armed services who gave their lives for our country. The United States of America is unlike any other nation, founded on the principles of liberty and equality for all, and shaped by the many millions of people who have made the difficult journey to this country to escape oppression, poverty, and violence; and seeking to improve their lives and those of their children. We continue to face many challenges as a nation, but I am optimistic that we will continue to work towards a more perfect union, with your thoughtful, committed, compassionate children as our future.
Pride Month begins on June 1st and it is a wonderful opportunity for PS 107 to show our commitment to our nation’s founding principles of equality for all, particularly as LGBTQ+ rights are under attack in communities across the country. Beginning this Thursday, June 1st and running through next Wednesday, June 7th, our art teacher Ms Julie will lead classes in our annual Rainbow Takeover. During art classes, students will create messages of support and allyship for the LGBTQ+ community on the sidewalk outside of our school.
Beginning June 2nd and running through the end of the school year, our student Rainbow Club will do daily morning announcements, highlighting members of the LGBTQ+ community who have made an impact on our nation. On Tuesday, June 20th, students in grades K-4 will have the opportunity to meet and hear from children’s book author Joanna McClintick (as of this writing, it appears that, unfortunately, 5th graders won’t be able to meet Joanna because of their many end-of-year activities, though we are trying to make it happen!). On Thursday, June 22nd, we will have a schoolwide Rainbow Day, where children will dress like the rainbow to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride Month is always such a celebratory time for our school community — a wonderful way to end another terrific school year!
Warmly,
Ms Joanna