Reminder: The deadline for our parent and transportation surveys is Sunday, March 21 at 11:59 PM. These surveys provide crucial parent feedback as we transition back into in-person learning. |
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Dear Husky Community,
Over the last year, there has been a documented increase in the frequency of anti-Asian hate crimes in our nation. Since March of 2020, there have been more than 3,795 anti-Asian hate crimes reported in the U.S. This week, the shooting in Atlanta was another horrific example of a specific group being targeted because of their ethnic origin.
Our country has always been a beacon for people from everywhere to find a new home that values the diversity of background, ideas, and experiences that immigrants have always offered. On our campus, we have always celebrated the gift of being an international and diverse community that reflects the world around us, and our ability to support, respect and learn from each other is a core value of who we are. In our classrooms, advisory groups, club meetings and elsewhere, we engage in discussions on different areas of identity, understanding different perspectives, the dangers of stereotyping and labeling, implicit bias, and the importance of equity. We strive to open up these conversations so that students feel empowered to make a difference and speak up on racism and hate. Next week, our Advocates for Diversity club will host a “safe space” for students who want to further discuss and process the incident in Atlanta. We have been fortunate to have international students on our campus for many years, including students and families from Japan, the Philippines, China, Korea, and Vietnam, among other countries in Asia and all over the world. In addition, all who know our Husky community are aware of the incredible impact our Asian-American families have had on us all.
Humbly, I encourage everyone in the Husky Family to let the Asian-American members of our community know that we support them and feel for the difficulties they face. Together we can truly make a difference.
Very Sincerely,
David
Head of Schools
Pictured Above: We are pleased to have Ms. Amy Hollinger joining us as our Head of Schools on July 1! Click the button below to learn more.
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Parent and Transportation Surveys: We ask that all parents fill out the Parent Survey provided at the top of this letter before 11:59 PM on Sunday, March 21. Additionally, if you are interested in transportation options upon returning, we ask that you fill out the transportation survey before that deadline as well. In addition to the links at the top of this e-mail, the survey links can be found by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
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LAUSD CARES Act Survey: Many of our families received a letter from LAUSD, asking them to complete a Household Income Survey by April 5, 2021. This survey helps LAUSD distribute funds related to the CARES Act based on a variety of factors and we ask that all recipients complete and return it before the deadline. A reminder will be sent to all families this Sunday and you may click the "Announcements and Events Details" button below for more information.
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Renaissance School Symposium and College Night - 4/15: The Renaissance School Symposium and College Night, hosted on Thursday, April 15, at 6:30 PM, is an event that demystifies many of the higher education questions posed by students and families working with learning differences. The event includes panelists who support learning differences at institutions like McDaniel College, University of Arizona's SALT Center, and CSU Long Beach's Bob Murphy Access Center. RSVPs are due April 15 and you may scroll to the flyer on a lower section of this e-mail or click the "Announcements and Events Details" button below for more information.
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Husky Podcast & Book Club - 4/20: Discuss the podcast "Go Ask Ali" with other RHP, Ren, and REACH parents on April 20 at 7:00 PM. Jennie Linthorst will be leading the discussion on two episodes from Season 1. Click the "Announcements and Events Details" button below for more information.
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Summer Opportunities: Our summer opportunities web page is now live with more information on summer school classes (Geometry, Biology, or Gov/Econ) and other opportunities such as RenCamp and Peninsula Bay Cities day camp. Please click the "Announcements and Events Details" button below to access the registration form and additional information.
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Athletic Offerings: Last week's Friday Letter included information for Athletic team recruitment as sports seasons and on-campus offerings increase in the future. We encourage all interested athletes to follow the recruitment suggestions found by clicking the "Announcements and Events Details" button below.
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Clarice Akunwafo
"I could go on forever but all of the lessons I learned and experiences I had these past four years have made me the person I am today. From this speech, I want to leave you with something my basketball coach, Coach Masson, ingrained in me. 'Be comfortable being uncomfortable. When you are uncomfortable, that is when you grow the most. And when you grow as an individual, it will be always worth it at the end.'"
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Taylor Wallace
"I say challenge your superiors and your peers. Challenge me, I dare you. Most importantly challenge yourself. Do not regret years spent in mediocrity or disappointment."
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Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance Schools proudly partner with South Bay Families Connected, an organization dedicated to providing meaningful social-emotional wellness resources for parents and students. Additionally, our schools have a dedicated Families Connected page for our communities that can be accessed by clicking the button below. |
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