Bridport Community Newletter
Week Eight
Dear BCS Community-
We've had a great week at BCS! This month, we are focused on the learner profile trait- principled. Being principled means
- Doing the right thing
- acting with integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of fairness and justice.
- They also respect the dignity and rights of others, and take responsibility for their actions and their consequences
All week, BCS students were principled in all areas of our school day. We have learned that being principled helps us learn, and have fun at school.
Ask your child to share a way they were principled this week :)
Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend
Jenny
In October, students will be working with the book Lets Talk about Race by Julius Lester. This book helps students understand that everyone is the same on the inside. The differences are in the details of each person’s own stories. It allows students to explore their own thoughts about race and what makes each person unique. It’s a fine book for starting a discussion about race and judging people based on their skin color, hair, clothes, etc.
Here are some resources we will be using to talk about the book as well as some links to watch the book at home.
Guidelines and questions for discussion from Teaching Children Philosophy
Lesson Plan created by Sarah Thomas
Author Jelani Memory reads his A Kids Book About Racism
- Lets Talk about Race read aloud
This work is directly related to ACSD's Strategic Plan, specifically targeting Goal #1- Belonging in which it states "Everyone will feel safe, welcomed, and included in our schools and the district. Students and families will be able to engage with the school system in valuable ways"
