5/2 Humanities

The culminating celebration of our equality unit was an inspiring end to a powerful unit. Thanks to all for your attendance at the event and your support of your child as he or she explored this somewhat sensitive topic. It was so great to watch the new learning and insights that the students came away with. Thank you also for the feedback around the event itself; it has grown so large that we will need to consider how to use the space and schedule differently next time to better accommodate the crowds.

The students are now moving into a unit on Westward Expansion, being kicked off by our intern, Kim Jones. This unit will help students understand how our identity today was shaped by the idea of Manifest Destiny, and we will explore the effects that the ideals of expansionism have had on our nation's story. Please check in with your child and consult his or her planner for more information on expectations throughout this unit.