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In this issue:

ACTSion Items

Mark your calendars for these upcoming opportunities for community building, supported by Wiseburn's Achieving a Culture of Togetherness and Support (ACTS) Committee.

Anza students in the Ni Hao program learned about culture through art. Caregivers and community members were invited to share in their learning.

CounSELors Corner

We celebrated National School Counseling Week (2/6-2/10) and are so appreciative of the wonderful things the counselors do for students, educators, and our community. Counselors help students apply academic achievement strategies and manage emotions, promote a fun school environment where all students feel welcome, collaborate with parents/caregivers, and consult with teachers and school staff. Watch the video, below for a fun introduction.

Parent/Caregiver Learning Opportunities

Beyond backpacks, lunchboxes, and schedules, what do families need to help prepare students for the upcoming transition of a new school year? 

Supporting Inclusivity and 

Culturally Diverse Environments

Creating a nurturing and culturally celebratory environment for students will 

empower them to be empathetic community builders.

Why it matters: One of the greatest attributes a person can have is the ability to interpret experiences and perspectives outside of their own. Being surrounded by classmates with a diverse set of values and beliefs helps students see life from a different viewpoint and better understand the experiences of others. This, in turn, will make them become more supportive and empathetic and will prevent them from developing prejudices later in life.

The big picture: Understanding the various types of diversity will allow us to help promote cultural awareness and support differences.

Types of cultural diversity:

1. Race
2. Ethnicity
3. Religion 
4. Language
5. Gender Identity
6. Socioeconomic Status

How you can support: There are small things you can do every day to foster cultural diversity:

• Maintain consistent and open dialogue with students
• Acknowledge and respect differences
• Practice cultural sensitivity
• Incorporate diversity in applicable areas
• Give students freedom and flexibility to express themselves
• Encourage students to engage with students outside of their normal group

In Step with Second Step

All students participate in a social-emotional learning curriculum called Second Step. Second Step helps students recognize when they are having big feelings, regulate their emotions, build self-confidence and advocacy skills, develop healthy social skills, and develop problem solving skills. These lessons also include content related to bullying.

The Second Step lesson schedule is enriched by instruction, activities, and discussion related to topics that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Teachers are asked to follow a general schedule, which is reflected in the table below.

You can support your student in these activities! Find details using the button links below the table to plug into your student's lessons and reinforce them at home.

ACTStended Learning

Additional resources and learning on diversity, equity, and inclusion, curated by the Achieving a Culture of Togetherness and Support (ACTS) Committee.

SELebrations

Social-emotional Learning (SEL) takes many forms. Wiseburn school site teams create opportunities for students to develop skills through the exploration of emotions, development of relationships, and navigation through growth opportunities.

Anza Craft Night

Anza Craft Night was filled with tons of joy! Parents and caregivers got to join students as they completed all types of crafts.

138th St. Students Learn about Jackie Robinson

In February 138th St. fourth grade students took a trip to Dodger Stadium to learn about Jackie Robinson through the Resiliency Project. Students learned that Jackie Robinson was a historic figure who helped change the landscape of baseball and build strong communities.

Black History Month at Cabrillo

Cabrillo students have been learning a lot during Black History Month! Teachers have been discussing the historical contributions of Black Americans in government, science, and the arts. Cabrillo, with PTA support, had a Cultural Assembly with African drumming on Thursday February 22nd!

Dungeons & Dragons at Dana

Dana's Dungeons and Dragons club is in full swing! This is a particularly special club because it was started by Dana students. Students advocated for the start of this club, recruited a teacher lead, and worked closely with Dana administration to order supplies and recruit students. Students across all grade levels were invited to join and supports are available for all levels of players. We love to see students' voice and interests represented on campus.

See you next month!