Pride week in elementary school?

Anonymous
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Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.


Not appropriate for elementary school.


Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.


The message of acceptance can be given without discussing sexuality, which is what Pride is about ultimately. It’s not appropriate for young kids. An elementary school can celebrate love and school pride in a spirit week without bringing gay and trans issues into it.


+100
Anonymous
My k kid with 2 moms is in mcps in a different school not doing this but I would love it.
She has a trans friend at a different mcps es. It matters to them.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Demanding that 5yo kids "celebrate the bravery of the Trans Community" is insane.

No one is demanding. It’s a suggestion. Calm down.
Anonymous
Can we stop looking for something to be offended by? This is literally about leaving these people alone and not making their lives more difficult. Have your kid participate or not.
Anonymous
Lgbtqb folks get the carpet rolled out for them. This is insane.

How about a week celebrating folks with disabilities? We do nothing to celebrate them.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.


Not appropriate for elementary school.


Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.


It does, but some folks can’t believe ES could figure out a way to celebrate the LGBTQ community’s bravery without traumatizing kids. Or better yet, that they might grow up and actually be kind to those who identify.
Anonymous
I have a preschooler and I would not be happy if this was her school next year (it’s not). The themes of acceptance and everyone is important is great, but this is taking it too far.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Lgbtqb folks get the carpet rolled out for them. This is insane.

How about a week celebrating folks with disabilities? We do nothing to celebrate them.


March is Disability Awareness month. My school celebrated it this year. I’m sure your school would love for you to take up the cause and invest in celebrating disabled persons accomplishments and helping kids be kinder and more tolerant.
Anonymous
Happy pride homophobes!
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:Lgbtqb folks get the carpet rolled out for them. This is insane.

How about a week celebrating folks with disabilities? We do nothing to celebrate them.


I work at Bayard rustin and we did have a week celebrating neurodivergence. So glad you brought it up!! Our school is the best
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.


Not appropriate for elementary school.


Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.


The message of acceptance can be given without discussing sexuality, which is what Pride is about ultimately. It’s not appropriate for young kids. An elementary school can celebrate love and school pride in a spirit week without bringing gay and trans issues into it.


+100


There is no mention of sexuality or issues. In fact if a kid asked what Trans is it could answered simply and then everyone would move on. And why would a school, a place of learning and acceptance avoid Pride month.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Lgbtqb folks get the carpet rolled out for them. This is insane.

How about a week celebrating folks with disabilities? We do nothing to celebrate them.


I work at Bayard rustin and we did have a week celebrating neurodivergence. So glad you brought it up!! Our school is the best


Curious how a school celebrates Hispanic Heritage month, Black History month, AAPI month, etc with a spirit week? Do you have the students dress up as famous people from those aforementioned groups?
Anonymous
Just chiming in to say that our DCPS elementary school doesn’t have a spirit week like this, but everyone is always invited to march in the Pride Parade with the DCPS delegation and it is SO much fun!

Fact: Kids love rainbows.
Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But there are trans kids in elementary school. Think what it could mean to them to be celebrated instead of vilified.

+1

The kids will know that Bayard Rustin was gay and that he supported the LGBTQ+ community. This week seems very appropriate for elementary school and especially for one named after a gay activist.


Not appropriate for elementary school.


Not trying to be snarky but genuinely curious why you think elementary school is too young to learn about LGBTQ+ community? I would think it would help them to understand it’s good to be accepting of all people.


The message of acceptance can be given without discussing sexuality, which is what Pride is about ultimately. It’s not appropriate for young kids. An elementary school can celebrate love and school pride in a spirit week without bringing gay and trans issues into it.




+100


There is no mention of sexuality or issues. In fact if a kid asked what Trans is it could answered simply and then everyone would move on. And why would a school, a place of learning and acceptance avoid Pride month.


I would think each class would have to start with a definition of what trans is. If you skip that part, it is like celebrating MLK day and failing to mention who he was. There is no meaning/learning at all. As a K parent I would be interested to know how a K teacher would cover this topic.
Anonymous
OP here. Very interested to know if other schools have a Pride spirit week or it it’s just mine. Thanks.
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