May 21st is Diversity Day

Every year on May 21st, we celebrate the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Also known as Diversity Day, this worldwide event is an opportunity to help communities understand the value of cultural diversity and learn how to live together in harmony.

We might be wondering how we can understand other cultures. It all begins by having a dialogue between those who are different from us. Other ways to embrace our differences is to develop respect and mutual understanding for different cultures and those of other faiths. When we focus on embracing other cultures, we help improve many sectors of our lives. These sectors include education, science, health, and the environment.

10 things we can do with our family and friends to celebrate Diversity Day:

1. Visit an art exhibit or a museum dedicated to other cultures
2. Learn about another religion
3. Plan an international movie night
4. Listen to a musical tradition from a different culture
5. Play a sport related to a different culture (Karate, Criquet, Pétanque…)
6. Invite a friend over and cook traditional food
7. Learn about traditional celebrations from other cultures
8. Volunteer with an organization working for diversity and inclusion
9. Learn another language
10. Spread the word around you, family, friends and invite people from a different culture to share your customs.

We hope by doing these activities every single child can feel included and represented. Your efforts can provide a sense of belonging, ensuring that all children feel welcomed, comfortable, and respected at school. 

Happy Diversity Day!

S.N.A.C.K Together

Peter Kirk 4th grader, Radhika Chandra, made her journalistic debut for Kirkland Living Magazine with a narrative of her experience participating in March's virtual diversity event S.N.A.C.K. Together. The S.N.A.C.K. committee and cultural speakers have been blown away by the outpour of support and enthusiasm for this event and hope to make it a staple in the PTSA annual events calendar. In case you missed it, turn to page 28 of the May 2022 issue of Kirkland Living Magazine and enjoy an immersive recap of the event from Radhika's point of view. Great job, Radhika! 

The Peter Kirk PTSA DEI committee continues to recruit more cultural ambassadors to help support events like S.N.A.C.K. Together. If you're interested in getting involved, please email us at diversity@peterkirkptsa.org.

Carnival-SAVE THE DATE

RACE TO BE HUMAN

Join Kirkland Middle School, Lakeview Elementary, and Peter Kirk Elementary PTSA for a free screening of RACE to be Human, a documentary for all ages about how we can start a conversation around race. 

Two ways to join   

Virtual screening 

• May 15 - May 22
• RSVP via PTSA HERE
• 1 ticket per family

In person screening & discussion

• May 19, 7-8:30pm
• At Kirkland Middle School
• No RSVP needed

For more info & trailer visit https://www.indieflix.com/education/race-to-be-human 

Peter Kirk a School of Excellence

WSPTA Convention

From May 20th-22nd, members of our Board will attend the 108th annual Washington State PTA Convention.
Every PTSA member is invited to attend the convention and can register at WSPTA Convention.

This is an opportunity to connect with leaders from across the state to network, share successes, and brainstorm fresh ideas.

Our Board will report back things we learned and ways we were able to help shape the future of our state's education.

Volunteering Opportunity: Morning Greeters