Hispanic Heritage Month 101
(source: https://www.pta.org/home/events/About-Every-Child-in-Focus/Calendar/National-Hispanic-Heritage-Month)
Do you know why Hispanic Heritage Month is from September
15 – October 15?
September 15, is the
anniversary of independence for 5 countries: El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala,
Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. Mexico’s Independence Day is September 16 and
Chile’s is September 18. We extend into October because October 12 is known as
“El Dia de la Raza,” or “The Day of the Race.” It is a day celebrating the many
nationalities present in the history of Mexico, Central America, and South
America including Native Americans such as the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas; and
European nationalities such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
What is the difference between Hispanic and Latino?
The U.S. government
distinguishes Hispanic and Latino as terms to define regions of origin and not
a person’s race.
According to the U.S.
Census Bureau, being Hispanic refers to someone whose origins are from: Mexico,
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central America and the countries of South America where
Spanish is the primary language.
- Latinos are considered individuals from countries (or cultures) within the bounds of Latin America.
- Brazilians are considered to be Latino but are not considered to be Hispanic.
- Latino has come to be used interchangeably with Hispanic in the United States. Neither term should be used to describe a person’s race.
Male Involvement Grant 2018
Ohio PTA is committed to
helping your unit grow its male involvement at your school. Research shows that when
fathers and father figures are engaged in children’s education, student grades
and test scores improve, attendance increases and students are more involved in
school activities.[1]
This fall, Ohio PTA will be
awarding a grant of $250 to a unit in good standing for a Male
Involvement/Engagement event. $150 will
be awarded in the Fall to fund the event and the remaining $100 will be awarded
after the unit has submitted the planning guide, photos, and evaluation. Click the link below to
submit your proposal! https://goo.gl/forms/D8nEtF7195NKfcgG3
5 ways to start off your school year working on being
diverse and inclusive!
- When using photographs to make sure the faces in the
photos represent the different faces you see at school.
- The name of your events should promote inclusivity-
“Donuts with Dads” can be “Donuts with Dudes” or “Donuts with
Grown-Ups”. We want all children to
feel welcome at events. The simple
switch up of a name can make a child and family feel included.
- Plan on celebrating Inclusive Schools week! Inclusive
Schools Week is an annual event sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network
(ISN) and Stetson
& Associates, Inc., which is held each year during the first full week in December.
The week is a celebration of how your school has worked hard to provide a
supportive and quality education to all students. Check out https://inclusiveschools.org/inclusive-schools-week/ for ideas on how to celebrate!
- Create a sensory friendly space at an event and
advertise it! Let families know
that they are welcome to attend and use this space if needed. You can also offer a sensory friendly
time that is before an event to give families the chance to explore and
enjoy before the crowds arrive.
- Remember that every event is for the children. You are the voice of this child, that child, and
every child. Make inclusion part of everything your PTA unit does.
[1] Allen, S., & Daly, K. (2007). The effects of father involvement: An updated research summary of the
evidence. Ontario, Canada: Father Involvement Research Alliance; U.S.
Department of Education. (2010). A call
to commitment: Fathers’ involvement in children’s learning. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/parents/calltocommit/fathers.pdf.
