Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Kit

In 2019, the Bushy Park Elementary Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee was formed.  The DEI Committee’s purpose is to provide specific educational opportunities for every student and staff member in an effort to embrace diversity and acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence to positively influence the larger community.

Special thanks to Christina Lawrence, HCPSS DEI Office and Fulton Elementary's PTA for their leadership and guidance.  Please use and share the following resources to develop at DEI Committee at your school. 

DEI Toolkit & Example Committee Charter

• National PTA Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit

• Example DEI Committee Charter [DOC]

• Example DEI Committee Charter [PDF]

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Example History & Heritage Observances

• Hispanic Heritage Month (October)

• Native American Heritage Month (November)

• African American History Month (February)

• Women's History Month (March)

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Example Holiday Observances

• Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur

• Diwali

• Holi

• Passover & Easter

• Ramadan & Eid

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Additional DEI Efforts

• Culturally-Responsive Book Pack Purchase

On May 8, 2020 at 6:30pm we had a family-friendly presentation on the month of Ramadan and the Festival of Eid, two of the most special holidays for some of our Bushy Park friends and families. We had a read-aloud, Q&A and a special follow-along craft too!

Example HCPSS Social Media Posts (Facebook)

In addition to morning announcements, display case decorations and information distributed on our website and in emails, we shared the following posts by HCPSS Facebook during the 2019-20 school year: