LS: Open Doors

Open Doors is a program designed to engage kindergarten through fifth grade students in lessons, activities, and conversations that promote inclusivity. This program, taught by Renee Spears, encourages students to reflect upon and celebrate our differences and our similarities. Students enjoy time together to openly discuss their thoughts and feelings as well as listen to the thoughts and feelings of others.

OCTOBER 2019 session:
In our first session of Open Doors, students will explore perseverance. This is the ability to keep going even when things seem too difficult.  We will read Emmanuel's Dream: The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, and we will discuss disabilities and perseverance. Emmanuel was born in West Africa with one deformed leg. Throughout his life, people often misjudged or dismissed him due to his disability. He would hop on one leg everywhere and still play active games like soccer. Emmanuel decided to share his powerful message with the world through bicycling. He proved not only to his village but to the world that "disability is not inability". He continues to work hard to achieve his dreams today. 

Preschool and prekindergarten students will also have the opportunity to enjoy a modified Open Doors session near this date.