Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, November's PTSA DEI Book Giveaways celebrate Native American history and culture. Below are this month's trivia questions. Your student can pick up an entry slip in the Media Center beginning on 11/1 and must submit their slip with the correct answer by 11/22 for a chance to win the FREE book for their grade group. Each of the prize books is listed below. 

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K - 2nd Grade Question: What tribe of Native Americans is the largest in America today?

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3rd - 5th Grade Question: How many Native American tribes are there within the U.S.? 

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Middle School Question: What does "yá’át’ééh mean," and which Native American language is it from?

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November's book giveaways​

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DECEMBER BOOK GIVEAWAY

On December 3, The world celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In honor of this day to "celebrate the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities as well as increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance" PTSA's December book giveaways each tell a story that will help students see the world from a new perspective. Beginning 12/3, your student can pick up an entry slip in the Media Center and must submit their slip with the correct answer by 12/17 for a chance to win the FREE book for their grade group. Each of the prize books is listed below. 

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K - 2nd Grade Question: This summer disabled athletes competed from around world in a variety of sports. What is this Olympics for disabled athletes called?

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3rd - 5th Grade Question: What system of raised dots representing letters helps the Blind read? 

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Middle School Question: At least 4 U.S. presidents had disabilities. Which famous U.S. president lived with depression?

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December's book giveaways

 

 

 

 

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What is the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee?

Rampello PTSA represents ALL parents, teachers, caregivers and students within the Rampello K-8 community, which enables us to best achieve our mission to make every child's potential a reality. Our collective backgrounds, perspectives and ideas allow us to create the strongest future and direction for Rampello PTSA. Our DEI Committee works to bring awareness to the importance of diversity, equity & inclusion efforts within the Rampello K-8 community at every level. Our volunteers provide resources for educational and awareness opportunities that promote diverse perspectives for both staff and families, as well as coordinate opportunities to expose students to a variety of diverse cultural experiences. Click here to read about the National PTA's Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

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What are some of the efforts DEI supports? 

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Past events the DEI Committee provided include a Hip Hop after school club for students, activities during Mega Night to celebrate diverse cultures, monthly diverse book giveaways at our PTSA general meetings, sharing educational resources for families and staff on topics relating to diversity, equity and inclusion, our anti-racism book club and more. 

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Who can be part of the DEI Committee? 

We are always looking for volunteers to help coordinate activities and events or to help research resources and educational opportunities to provide to our Rampello community. If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to DEI@rampelloptsa.org. 

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Resources

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Anti-Racism Resources

In addition to our Video Resources, below are some online resources to help you talk with your students about race. 

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Anti-Racism Resource Directory for Parents - age-based tips, advice, conversation starters and activities. 

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How to Talk about Race & Injustice in America - a National PTA Initiative, The Center for Family Engagement, provides this document with steps and links to online resources to help educate yourself and talk about race and injustice with your family and in your community.  

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LGBTQ+ related resources

Florida's Kaleidoscope PTA - A state-wide, at-large PTA comprised of students, families, educators and other allies whose focus is advocating for safe, supportive and respectful learning environments for ALL students.

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LGBTQ+ Critical Resource and Support Guide for Staff

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