DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY
NEWSLETTER
Quarterly Fall 2019
A dynamic, engaging education. A nurturing, inclusive community.
IN THIS ISSUE Welcome Private School Village Humanities Learning Series Open Space at Windward Workshops and Training Upcoming Events Other Events Meet the Parent Guild Inclusivity Committee
UPCOMING EVENTS October 11
National Coming Out Day On October 11, Windward will participate in National Coming Out Day, a nationally observed day to promote a safe world for LGBTQ+ individuals. Windward currently has two student groups that support our LGBTQ+ community. SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Alliance) is committed to creating a safe space for all community members to gather and become well-informed in gender and sexuality diversity issues, as well as modeling allyship. SPECTRUM is an affinity group for any LGBTQ+ students to meet and hang out in a casual and safe environment.
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n 2018-19, the School made great strides in further fostering a sense of belonging among all members of the Windward community. This year, we’re excited to build off of that progress with our theme for 2019-20—Communication. With a focused emphasis on student voice, our Diversity and Inclusivity Initiative looks to grow a culture of energy, commitment, and shared ownership as it relates to discussion and conversation among students, parents, and faculty. From new programs like Open Space, to continuing areas of focus such as student clubs and groups, community events, and parent engagement, we can’t wait to share our passion and the passion of others with all members of our Windward family.
PRIVATE SCHOOL VILLAGE
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his year, Windward is thrilled to announce its partnership with Private School Village (PSV). The PSV builds community by organizing social events, sharing resources, and providing programs for Black/ African-American families in independent schools (K-12). Those who identify as Black/African-American and are eager to connect with other families in Los Angeles private/independent schools are invited to visit www.privateschoolvillage.org to sign up. Any questions on the program can be directed to Lisa Johnson at lisajohnson@privateschoolvillage.org.
HUMANITIES LEARNING SERIES WINDWARD
LEARNING SERIES "GLOBAL LOS ANGELES"
October 30
Parent Coffee Hosted by Tyrone Powell, Co-Director of Diversity and Inclusivity, this event invites you to learn more about the Open Space program launching at Windward.
WELCOME!
Learning Series in the Humanities (2019-20) UNIT / EVENTS In 8th History, Spanish… "LA ROOTS" - Interactive Event - Interdisciplinary Project - Global Scholars Event In 11th English, 10th-12th Spanish… LANGUAGE & CULTURE - Special Classes - Global Scholars Event
In 7th English… POETRY - Panel Event - Special Session for Interested Students
GUEST(S) Nobuko Miyamoto (October) (Japanese Actress, Great Leap Artistic Director)
Judy Baca (February)
(American-Chicana LA-Based Artist, Activist)
Laila Lalami (December) (Moroccan-British-American Novelist, Essayist)
Robin Coste Lewis (January) (Californian, Poet Laureate of L.A.)
Ama Codjoe
(Texan-Ghanaian, NY-based Poet, NEA Fellow)
Nathan McClain
(So-Californian, Amherst-based Poet, Editor)
In 10th English, History… WEST AFRICA, IMPERIALISM - Special Assembly - Global Scholars Event
In 11th English… RELIGIONS, SPIRITUALITY - Panel Event
Adedamola Osinulu (April)
(Nigerian writer/professor, teaching at NYU)
Faith Traditions Panel (April) (The Guibord Center)
(Events continued on back)
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n October 3, Windward’s 8th Grade History and Spanish classes will collaborate on an interactive Global Scholars event titled “LA Roots.” They will hear from Japanese actress and Great Leap Artistic Director Nobuko Miyamoto, and American-Chicana artist and activist Judy Baca, as part of a guest speaker series.