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HSD Equity and Inclusion Updates

Check out what's happening across the HSD!

HSD Equity and Inclusion Updates Check out what's happening across the HSD!
HSD Equity andInclusion UpdatesCheck out what's happening across the HSD!

August/September 2024 Equity Newsletter August/September 2024 Equity Newsletter

2024-2025 Building Equity Leaders

If you have an equity question, please reach out to your Building Equity Leader(s) for guidance!


DBS: Jordan Ela

OQS: Julia Anderson & Kari Amick

WRS: Kathleen Grady & Amy DeMatteo

HMMS: Patrick Lincoln & Carley Malloy (Virtually)

HHS: Becky Whitney, Mary Bouchard, & Steve Gagliardone

HACTC: Timmy MacDonnell

TWS: Megan Geiselhart

Students of the Global Majority Back to School Event Students of the Global Majority Back to School Event

On August 24th, we held our second annual Welcome Back to School Event for the members of the HSD Global Majority. The day was filled with so much joy for the start of school. Thank you to our vendors and supporters (KC Moore Ice Cream, DJ Skar, Nerd Squad, The People's Barbershop, NH Party Rental Bounce House, and UVAC)!
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Selfie and Photo Booth Station

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Bounce House Races

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Games and Time to be with Friends

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Ice Cream from KC Moore

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Nerd Squad - Science Experiments

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Face Painting and Temporary Tatoos

August All District Staff In Service Day August All District Staff In Service Day

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Equity has been a consistent theme for the past few years in the HSD. Our theme this year is story telling so that we can continue to build empathy, compassion, and listening skills that promote equity.


Dr. Luvelle Brown welcomed us back during the August All District Staff In Service Day! During his keynote, he asked us to move equity work from reflection to action. Watch his talk here.


His keynote was followed by workshops about HSD's Vision of a Graduate, Restorative Practices, Gender 201, and HHB/Title IX. We also had a community fair where staff connected with local businesses for potential collaborations!

Affinity Groups Affinity Groups

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Did you know that the HSD has Affinity Groups or access to one for students in the Global Majority, the LGBTQ+ community, and for those who identify as neurodivergent? Interested in attending? Here is a link to who you can contact for more information, when they meet, and where!

Upcoming Holidays in October Upcoming Holidays in October

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October 2-4: Rosh Hashanah

October 11: National Coming Out Day

October 11-12: Yom Kippur

October 12: Dussehra/Vijayadashami

October 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day

October 16: Pronouns Day

October 16-23: Sukkot

October 19: LGBTQ+ Spirit Day

October 23-25 Simchat Torah

October 31: Diwali

Curiosity Corner Curiosity Corner

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In your school's weekly newsletter, we provide a quick blurb, article, video, or story to help you better understand the HSD Anti-Racism and Gender Inclusivity Policies. Here is a link where you can access all the past Curiosity Corner information!

Archived Newsletters Archived Newsletters

Julia Lau
Hartford School District Equity Coordinator
https://hsdvt.com/equity-and-inclusion
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