The lesson was not part of choir, rather it is a social-emotional lesson that we would have usually have done in advisory. Since we don't have advisory currently, teachers do the lessons in their period 1 classes once a week. We cover many topics in these lessons, including self awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
The intent of the activity wasn't to divide students, rather, it was to help students understand that everyone is different and everyone experiences the world differently. We wanted our students to listen to each other's perspectives. I recognize that the grid that was used with this activity actually communicated an unintended, more divisive message. If we were to do a lesson like this in the future, it would definitely be re-worked and presented differently.
Thanks for taking the time to reach out. I do appreciate your concern for what is happening at our school. I'd be happy to connect with you further if you have any additional questions.
Christina Pierre, Ed.D.
Principal
Sunrise Park Middle School
It is ALWAYS- I repeat ALWAYS- unattractive women with 1/4 or less black heritage that pull this shit. Same old same old.
Here's the principal's email address: [email protected]
I just let her know how I felt, you should too.
They are on spring break right now. So there is only a secretary answering the phones best would be to send an email to the principle.
https://www.greatschools.org/minnesota/white-bear-lake/2248-Sunrise-Park-Middle-School/
Response from principle: Hello Concerned Parent,
The lesson was not part of choir, rather it is a social-emotional lesson that we would have usually have done in advisory. Since we don't have advisory currently, teachers do the lessons in their period 1 classes once a week. We cover many topics in these lessons, including self awareness, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.
The intent of the activity wasn't to divide students, rather, it was to help students understand that everyone is different and everyone experiences the world differently. We wanted our students to listen to each other's perspectives. I recognize that the grid that was used with this activity actually communicated an unintended, more divisive message. If we were to do a lesson like this in the future, it would definitely be re-worked and presented differently.
Thanks for taking the time to reach out. I do appreciate your concern for what is happening at our school. I'd be happy to connect with you further if you have any additional questions.
Christina Pierre, Ed.D. Principal Sunrise Park Middle School