Elizabeth Kratz, Counselor

No Place for Hate

As many of you know, we here at Cimarron Elementary, are members of The No Place for Hate organization. For our new family members, “The No Place for Hate® initiative provides educators and students with the resources to ensure that anti-bias and diversity education are an integral part of the school curriculum.  No Place for Hate® also helps to create and sustain inclusive school environments where all students feel valued and have the opportunity to succeed by promoting respect for individual difference while challenging bigotry and prejudice.”

This is the third year that Cimarron Elementary has participated in and continues the pledge to voice the anti-bias and diversity initiative. Here at CE were are promoting respect and differences for all students and staff members. This year our three goals are to have students change up who they play with at recess on Fridays. This helps remind children that when they meet new people, it is okay to be different. Different is the new black. In the fall we had a coloring contest to help promote against bullying and promote kindness in others. This spring, and going on right now, were are having another contest but using the words of our children to promote kindness and differences in the world. Our children have the opportunity to enter the contest with a poem, song or rap. The contest ends on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.

Here are a few words from our student committee members:

Kids are being positive towards and about others. T.B.

NPFH- It’s cool. Brings bullies to a stop. Brings everyone together as friends. K.F.

Everything is going great. People are taking part and coming up with great ideas. A.B.