Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Wickliffe PTO is proud to partner with the district’s Equity Advisory Board to do the work to ensure that every student has a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive without fear of prejudice or bias. Learn more about how the district is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion here.
Committee Updates:
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee has a lot of fun and educational opportunities coming up:
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Monthly meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Makerspace (remaining meetings this school year are March 19 and April 16.
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Join us at Wolves Around the World Friday, March 15, 6-8 p.m., to celebrate the diversity in our Wickliffe community. Click here to volunteer!
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Belonging Book Club will read Just Roll with It, a middle elementary graphic novel, in April then meet for a year-end gathering and discussion at Fancyburg; more details to come.
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On May 11, all are invited to a celebration at Thompson Park from noon-2 p.m. to discuss the book Just Roll With It, a middle-grade graphic novel that focuses on themes of mental wellness and belonging, with the creators Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie.
For more information, visit youbelongua.org. Questions? Email wellbeing@uaschools.org.
Cultural observances:
Observances and holidays give us great opportunities to chat with our kids about other cultures, people, celebrations, food, traditions, and more.
May is:
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- Haitian Heritage Month
- Jewish American Heritage Month
- Mental Health Awareness Month
- Military Appreciation Month
- May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
- May 12 - Mother’s Day
- May 16 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day
- May 17 - International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
- May 21 - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- May 23 - Vesak
- May 27 - Memorial Day
- May 30 - World MS Day