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October 2022 | Beartracks Issue 8 | |
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As a part of our focus on Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging, this month we celebrate LGBTQIA+ history month.
The purpose of the commemorative month is to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals have had on history locally, nationally, and internationally. In 1994, a coalition of education-based organizations in the United States designated October as LGBT History Month. This celebratory month was first proposed by a Missouri Educator - Rodney Wilson, who chose October because of National Coming out Day October 11th. This is an important acknowledgment since we know as educators Learning about LGBT issues from a formative age will allow LGBT youth to feel less isolated. Moreover, non-LGBT children can learn how to become good allies to their peers as they get older.
We continue to teach all our Vine Hill Bears to be kind and inclusive. Thank you for your support!
Tracey Neilsen
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Upcoming News and Events
- October is Kindness Month
- October is LGBTQ+ History Month
- October 18-24 - Music with Mrs. Rugg Performances
- October 23-31st Red Ribbon Week
- October 27 - BIKE and WALK to School
- October 28 - Food Truck Friday
- October 31st - No School
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PTA Meetings - YOU CAN JOIN THE FUN TOO! | |
PTA meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday every month. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come.
7:00pm
Staff Lounge
Vine Hill School
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SV Fire visits Vine Hill to talk about Fire Safety!
Thank you to our Scotts Valley Fire Department for coming to our school to talk about Fire Safety. Our TK-2nd Grade classes love the presentations and tours of the fire engine.
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Our Play Coaches are the BEST
Shay and Alesandro are having so much fun playing with the kids during recess time. Just some of the games they have organized are Duck Duck Goose, Dodge Ball, Basketball, and Soccer just to name a few.
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Field Trip Mania
It's happening! Field Trips are back and now is the time to make sure you have all of your forms in and you are cleared to volun
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BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO
SEE YOU IN THE WORLD!
From Ms. Cruz 4th Grade Class
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There's More to Me Than You Can See...
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Lost and FOUND
Lost and found is located in front of the school office. It will be picked up on the 1st of every month. Please make sure to check it regularly for all of your child's lost items.
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Morning Drop Off Rules:
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NEVER leave your vehicle at the curb. IF you have to walk up your child - PARK in a parking spot and walk your child.
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PLEASE be ready to exit the vehicle when you reach the sign saying to exit.
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PLEASE make sure ALL your child exit the vehicle on the passenger side. Safety First.
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BACKPACKS should be with your child NOT in the trunk of your car. If you need to put them in the trunk. Find a parking spot and walk your child up.
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DON'T eat breakfast, do your child's hair or read a book to your child in the car while at the curb. All of those things can be done at home or if you are in a parking spot.
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Things to do when you are visiting or volunteering on campus:
- Please sign in at the office PRIOR to going to your child's classroom.
- Make sure to put on a visitor sticker.
- Sign out after when you leave
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | |
October is LBGTQA+ History Month!!!
LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long celebration of the history of the diverse and beautiful lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and the importance of civil rights movements in progressing gay rights. The observance was created by Rodney Wilson, a history teacher at a Missouri high school, in 1994. The following year, LGBTQ+ History Month was added to the list of commemorative months in a resolution forwarded by the General Assembly of the National Education Association. October was chosen as the month of observance as National Coming Out Day already existed as a holiday on October 11. Also, the anniversary of the first march for gay rights in Washington took place on October 14, 1979.
LGBTQ+ History Month now also includes Ally Week — during which students are encouraged to be allies with LGBTQ members and stand up against bullying, Spirit Day on October 20 — on which the color purple is worn in solidarity with LGBTQ youth, and the death anniversary of Matthew Shepard — a 21-year-old who was murdered in a hate crime on October 12, 1998.
LGBTQ+ History Month allows the opportunity to extensively learn about the history of the LGBTQ+ movement, and what factors and measures will be successful in building communities and providing role models who will best represent and address the issues of the LGBTQ+ community.
The month-long commemoration is most prominently celebrated in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Hungary, Brazil, and the city of Berlin. The particular month of celebration varies across different countries — in the United States, Canada, and Australia, LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated in October; in the United Kingdom and Hungary, it is celebrated in February; and in Berlin, the holiday is celebrated in June and is known as Queer History Month.
You can learn more here.
Santa Cruz Public Library has recommended the following books:
Under 12 Reading List
Families of Vine Hill students: Your voice matters. If you are interested in learning more about the DEI Community Group or joining our book club and monthly meetings, please send us an email at svdeicommunitygroup@gmail.com.
2) a featured observance display somewhere central on campus (library? main office?) that features some variation of: decor, images of famous people, flags, books, and fun fact sheets. DEI representatives are happy to contribute time and resources if requested.
3) copying and pasting the information provided below to the "Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Community Group" section of the "Groups" on the Vine Hill website
Thank you in advance for your support! Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful rest of your week.
Warmly,
Christina McQueen
DEI Community Group Vine Hill Representative
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