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“Equity is the removal of existing barriers and actively establishing the framework so that the needs of all students are met through fairness, justice, and meaningful opportunities.”
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Let’s take every opportunity to learn about and celebrate the diversity in our Grand Blanc community!
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
In the coming days/weeks, there are significant celebrations that our students and staff members of the Jewish faith will be celebrating. First up is Rosh Hashanah. It begins at sundown on Friday, September 15th and ends at nightfall on September 17th. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish New Year. For more information, see the website below about the significance and traditions some of our students and staff may be experiencing this coming weekend.
https://www.almanac.com/content/when-is-rosh-hashanah
In the 10 days following Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur will be celebrated. It will begin at sundown on September 24th and end after nightfall on September 25th. This is the holiest of all the Jewish holidays.
Please be aware that students and staff members may be absent in order to celebrate. Try to be mindful of quizzes, tests and projects around these times.
Hispanic Heritage Month, is annually celebrated from September 15th-October 15.
We encourage using community partnerships to enrich our student experiences throughout the month. Use the site below to learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month!
https://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/national-hispanic-heritage-month/
As always, any suggested resources are not part of a Grand Blanc approved curriculum; rather, they are tools to inform and encourage curiosity.
