Good Day All,
I am writing to inquire about the reason or justification behind not having a school wide Black History Celebration. It is admirable to acknowledge Black History, however, as a Parent first and an Educator second, I feel like I am missing out on the some of the achievements of my child. Black History is something that should be celebrated especially in a predominately African American school. Yes, I am Pro-academics, but our children need to know about the hardships and accomplishments of our ancestors and should be able to showcase it. For instance, my son wants to be an engineer, why is it that students weren't assigned projects about someone they aspire to be like, that in turn could have been a showcase of what they learned about the person. His preschool teachers were on the money with the project last year (Shout out to Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Jalloh)
In general I would like to see more being done on a school level to involve parents. The lines of communication are clogged and need to be opened up. I want to be involved in my childs' learning, but when I feel like there is no effort on the part of the school to be family inclusive, it's a little disconcerting. Looking at the level of activity at the Edgwood campuses, sometimes makes me rethink switching schools, they have so much more going on, their parents are on the Board, WHAT ABOUT US East of the River? I love the mission and vision of the school, but I don't like feeling like I should move my child to another school because of these minor things that could easily be changed. I want the same opportunities for our campus as the Edgwood campuses.
I think I have said enough for now. If there are any other Preppy Parents out there that feel like I do, Please speak up!
Regards,
Tiffany Ouarid, M.Ed.
Concerned Parent
I am writing to inquire about the reason or justification behind not having a school wide Black History Celebration. It is admirable to acknowledge Black History, however, as a Parent first and an Educator second, I feel like I am missing out on the some of the achievements of my child. Black History is something that should be celebrated especially in a predominately African American school. Yes, I am Pro-academics, but our children need to know about the hardships and accomplishments of our ancestors and should be able to showcase it. For instance, my son wants to be an engineer, why is it that students weren't assigned projects about someone they aspire to be like, that in turn could have been a showcase of what they learned about the person. His preschool teachers were on the money with the project last year (Shout out to Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Jalloh)
In general I would like to see more being done on a school level to involve parents. The lines of communication are clogged and need to be opened up. I want to be involved in my childs' learning, but when I feel like there is no effort on the part of the school to be family inclusive, it's a little disconcerting. Looking at the level of activity at the Edgwood campuses, sometimes makes me rethink switching schools, they have so much more going on, their parents are on the Board, WHAT ABOUT US East of the River? I love the mission and vision of the school, but I don't like feeling like I should move my child to another school because of these minor things that could easily be changed. I want the same opportunities for our campus as the Edgwood campuses.
I think I have said enough for now. If there are any other Preppy Parents out there that feel like I do, Please speak up!
Regards,
Tiffany Ouarid, M.Ed.
Concerned Parent
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