Student Walkouts on Inauguration Day
Apparently, some students at Jane Addams Middle School walked out of school just before noon and joined with students from Nathan Hale High School who were also walking out in protest.
From the principal, Paula Montgomery:
From the principal, Paula Montgomery:
Seattle Public Schools security, non-teaching staff and officers from the North Precinct will be monitoring the students during this walkout. Many students are planning to return to school after the rally at Nathan Hale.What did you hear/see at your child's school today?
Please talk to your students about your expectations for them with regards to this walk-out. While school staff will monitor the activities on campus, once students leave our campus there will not be school supervision. Should students wish to return to school after the rally, they should enter through the front doors and sign in at the main office in order to get a pass back to class.I want to be clear that this is not a school-sponsored event. This is a demonstration planned by students as an expression of their right to peacefully protest. Students who choose to stay at school will continue in their classes as normally scheduled. Students who do participate will be marked absent and this has been communicated to them. This is an unexcused absence and classwork make-up is dependent on the classroom teacher’s policy.We all know that this a contentious and divisive time in our country’s history. However, I want you to know that at Jane Addams Middle School we are committed to celebrating, empowering and unifying our diverse community of students and staff.
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FightNow
JAMSmom
TOPS Parent
He was clear as to why he did. He was equally clear about what were not his reasons for his walking out.
He didn't walk out to protest Trump's questionable election (given the alleged targeted outsider hacking intervention), nor did he walk out to protest Trump and his policies -- things he is against for various reasons, including Trump's lack of experience and previous governmental/legislative positions. He didn't participate because he thought it would "make a difference" or send some "message" to "somebody".
He DID walk out because he says he's heard real fear expressed by fellow JAMS Jaguars. Muslim Jaguars, who he hears have said they are afraid of what could happen or will happen. HE WANTED THEM TO KNOW THEY ARE N O T ALONE.
He wants them to take heart and SEE that fellow students stand with them in opposition to hate, in affirmation our our cherished 1st Amendment.
He knows silence is complicity, so he spoke today with his feet for them, expressly.
He knows that if he sees something, he says something. So he walked today because he's seen something, so by walking he was saying something. Banning Muslims? Who says that, even in rhetoric?!
We all have to have each other's backs. That's why he walked. That's why we're are proud.
He knows the Niemoller writing, he a concentration camp victim, about how "they came for me neighbor...". Our son knows that we are all neighbors, regardless of where we live.
He can hardly wait to vote and serve on juries, even though it is 6 years away for him.
JAMS Jew
Jams proud
We support the walking protesters, kudos to them! My kid walked out at the election as well. But after having been out of school a week with the flu (despite a flu shot) I asked my child not to participate. Also, one of my kid's teachers scheduled a guest speaker that the students were very interested in hearing.
FightNow, there are other ways to fight than your especially approved methods. Will you still have the same energy a year from now?
-LetsHopeSo
http://westseattleblog.com/2017/01/inauguration-day-west-seattle-high-school-students-march/#comment-2072497
-- Marceline
http://www.complex.com/life/2017/01/trump-ousts-people-in-charge-of-nuke-stockpile
Trump's transition team has reportedly instructed those in charge of maintaining America's nuclear arsenal to pack up and go on Jan. 20. An unnamed Department of Energy official, speaking with Gizmodo Monday, said that Trump ordered Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Frank Klotz and deputy Madelyn Creedon Friday to vacate their posts whether or not a replacement plan was in place. (more)
-McClureWatcher
I have to agree with him.
-SPS bubble
-SPS bubble
hopeful
I don't understand your desire for your child to view the event in class. In a city that overwhelming rejected his candidacy, if I were a Trump supporter (gag), I would hope my children's teachers were not addressing politics in the classroom.
SPS bubble
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