BIR D'S EY E V IE W
Every Piece Matters
So many aspects of life can be found and appreciated in
artistry. Paintings seem to contextualize imagination,
drawings often detail perspective, photographs make a
moment timeless, and even a box of crayons can revive
the spirit of youth. Indeed, art also has the ability to
bring small and even different pieces of material together,
which when assembled, create a mosaic of beauty.
Mosaic is the art of creating a picture or pattern with small
pieces of colored stone, glass, or tile. Metaphorically, life's
work of diversity and inclusivity is a mosaic within itself. Every
individual is comprised of many different complex characteristics,
making each person special and unique. When brought
together, each individual makes up a small and important
part of our mosaic masterpiece at Palmer Trinity School.
Written by K O R E É H O O D
During the 2013-'14 school year, Palmer Trinity will introduce a
new student competency curriculum, Mosaic, into the Advisory
program. This curriculum will focus on different components
of diversity and inclusivity, categorized by grade level. Advisory
during the third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month will now
be dedicated to Mosaic. During this time, students (grades 6-11)
will engage in healthy dialogue, learn new terminology, analyze
case studies, try new foods, and discover ways in which they can
improve the world through inclusivity. The program also aims to
improve the students' cultural consciousness about each other.
As individuals, we all have different perceptions, experiences, and
abilities. Not everyone is going to view a mosaic the same, and
that is okay! The goal is not to get every student to agree on one
topic or opinion; that would not be diverse. Mosaic is designed to
create awareness and empower Palmer Trinity
students to better the world from the inside
out. Gandhi stated it best, "Be the change
you wish to see in the world." This is only
possible through learning and listening to
each other. So grab your small stone, join
me at the canvas and let's begin to place our
pieces together and discover what makes us
all unique gifts to Palmer Trinity School.
1. oreé Hood leads the Parade of Flags
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at this year's 13th Annual International
Festival.
2. artin Luther King III with members of
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the PTS Diversity Council.
3. tudents enjoy a variety of activities at
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the Heritage Festival.
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Be the change you wish
to see in the world.
— Gandhi
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