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Celebrating Culture Through Movement

This month, our yoga and dance classes embraced the celebration of diverse cultures, honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, the festival of Diwali, and Halloween. Dance, as a universal language, served as a bridge connecting traditions, fostering understanding, and promoting inclusivity in a joyous way. Through music and movement, children had the opportunity to bring stories and teachings to life, embodying the narratives and movements associated with each celebration.

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DEIB, NewsAnthony Kapp
"Pearls of Wisdom" at Parkside

Project Dorot's "Pearls of Wisdom" are elderly individuals who go into schools to share a story from their lives. In our second year of partnership with Dorot, on Friday morning our children had a chance to meet Vivian Warfield, a vibrant woman with a passion for percussive instruments.

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Alumni, News, DEIBAnthony Kapp
Black History Month at Parkside

As February has drawn to a close, we are pleased to share the different ways Black History Month has been celebrated at Parkside. Though we strive at Parkside to integrate recognition of and respect for all cultures year round, Black History Month is a time set aside for us to shine light on the contributions of Black Americans despite ongoing racism and oppression.

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DEIBAnthony Kapp
Improving Our Racial Literacy

Since the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, Parkside administrators and staff have been engaged in the process of deepening our understanding of justice, equity, and diversity and seeking to improve our racial literacy. We have done this in many different ways and we are pleased to be able to share our progress.

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DEIBAnthony Kapp