SPECIAL EDITION: One School, One Book
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Martin Rising: A Requiem for a King |
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The Joseph Sears School began our first One School, One Book experience today, January 18, 2021, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Rising: A Requiem for a King, written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney, has been selected for our school community’s shared reading experience. One School, One Book was introduced to all students via an All-School Assembly, by the author Andrea Pinkney, and illustrator Brian Pinkney. One copy of the book will be sent home to school families today.
The goal of One School, One Book, also supported by The Joseph Sears School’s Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Committee (DEB) is to unite the school community through a shared reading experience for all students JK-8th-Grade, faculty, staff, parents, and community.
By reading the poems in Martin Rising and participating in the day’s events, we hope our whole community will be able to answer the Essential Question “In which ways can I move Equity forward in myself, in my school, and in my community?”
Learn more about the book here. |
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One School, One Book + FAN Event
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
The Joseph Sears School in partnership with FAN (Family Action Network) is co-sponsoring a community virtual interview with Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney. This event is free and open to the public. Registration required.
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Purchase Additional Books! Special Discount!
If you would like to purchase an additional copy of the book Martin Rising: Requiem for a King it is available at The Bookstall, 811 Elm St, Winnetka, and will be offered at a 10% discount if you mention The Joseph Sears School’s One School One Book initiative.
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Explore the book at home! |
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney will be virtually meeting with grade-level bands at The Joseph Sears school to discuss Martin Rising: Requiem for a King.
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Friday, February 5, 2021
The Moving Forward display, an outdoor projector art installation, will be created by all students during Creative Arts, with a community walk-by showcasing the installation on the evening of Friday, February 5, 2021. More details will be available in the next few weeks.
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Move Equity Work Forward in the Community |
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HEROES Healing Everyday Racism in Our Schools, New Trier High School Organization. HEROS is a working group of students, parents, teachers, and neighbors who believe that joining together, listening to one another, and taking bold, courageous action will help center the lives of those who experience racism on a daily basis.
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United Way of IL Equity Challenge The United Way of Illinois Equity Challenge is a free 21-week program that encourages Illinois residents to engage in racial equity conversations to gain a deeper understanding of the impact systemic racism and inequity have on our state and in our local communities. United, we can help create a stronger, more equitable Illinois economy and stronger, more inclusive Illinois communities. Starts today!
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Here are some additional resources to help you learn more:
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The Joseph Sears School
542 Abbotsford Road, Kenilworth, IL, 60043
School Nurse: 847-853-3893
School Office: 847-256-5006
Fax: 847-256-4418
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