Written by Jordan Samejima, Equity and Inclusion Facilitator
Dear GRS Community,
With March behind us, we now look forward to April and all it has to offer. During the month of April we will recognize World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. GRS will take the time to provide resources to our community in an effort to provide a deeper understanding of Autism while also looking to create more awareness.
Tuesday, April 9th, will serve as Eid Al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan for some of our GRS students and families.
As a reminder, we are always looking for individuals to join us during our monthly BIPOC caregiver meetings. These meetings are an opportunity to advocate for BIPOC students and families while also building community with one another. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18th, from 5:30-6:30 via Google Meet. Please reach out to Jordan Samejima if you have questions.
During the month of May (Date/Time TBD), we will host our school-wide year end BIPOC gathering at Griggs Park. This is an exciting event that many students and families look forward to. Keep an eye out for further updates regarding this event.
As a part of our student/staff spotlight series, this month we would like to highlight Olivia Lee Reinhardt. Olvia is a former GRS student that has returned to us as an employee at the elementary level. Get to know more about Olivia HERE.
Mark Your Calendars
World Autism Awareness Day: April 2nd
BIPOC Caregiver Meeting: Thursday, April 18th, from 5:30-6:30 (Access Google Meet Link HERE)
As always, I wish everyone a joyful and productive month of April.
Take Care,
Jordan Samejima