Olivia became aware of the nation-wide student walk-outs that were planned for March 14 (one month after the shooting at a high school in Parkland FL).
She brought home this letter from the Hawai'i State DOE that encouraged schools to provide a safe on-campus place for students to gather, and expressed interest in students ideas about safety, security, and culture on their campus.
Olivia asked me if her school was participating. I urged her to ask her student council representative.
She did, and they encouraged her to make a proposal and called a special meeting. She did some research, and proposed a few ideas and the student council voted to take it to admin & admin approved! (with some input, of course!)
Here is student council with Olivia and her principal.
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As this is an elementary school, they choose not to participate in the #enough events that specifically addressed Gun Violence Prevention, but choose to focus instead on a message of inclusion and kindness. Where you just can't go wrong.
Here is a copy of her speech.
I am so proud of my daughter. I am so proud of her school admin for their support and facilitation.
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