Written by Jordan Samejima, Equity and Inclusion Facilitator

Dear GRS Community,

The month of May is an exciting time for us here at GRS. During the month of May GRS will recognize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month along with Mental Health Awareness Month. We will also be recognizing our seniors that will be finishing their time here at GRS and we cannot express how proud we are of many of our BIPOC identifying students that are choosing to attend post secondary education institutions or join the work force immediately. Next year GRS will have BIPOC students that will be represented at the likes of Northwestern University (Evanston), Bates College, St. Olaf College, Macalester College, and Loyola Chicago just to name a few.

Every year at GRS we hold a year end schoolwide BIPOC gathering at Griggs park. As a reminder, our BIPOC gatherings are held and intended to provide a space for our students and staff of color to gather with other students/staff that share an identity. If you have a student that is BIPOC and interested in attending please click HERE to sign up for the gathering.

Mark Your Calendars

National Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month: May 1st-31st
Mental Health Awareness Month: May 1st-31st
Schoolwide BIPOC Gathering: May 22nd @ Griggs Park (Sign Up Here)

As always, I wish everyone a joyful and productive month of May.

Take Care,

Jordan Samejima