Online Book Fair in Support of Le Monde and Our Sister School in Durissy

The Le Monde Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is holding an online book fair to support Le Monde French Immersion and our sister school in Durissy, Haiti. Shop a wonderful collection of diverse books! Twenty percent of sales will benefit Le Monde and the Durissy School until Friday December 18, 2020. To shop, visit: BOOK… Continue reading Online Book Fair in Support of Le Monde and Our Sister School in Durissy

Haiti Learning Resources for Families

Adults may want to read this beautiful essay, titled Love is Shining in my Heart for You, Dear Haiti.  The author, Natalie Labossiere, is a Portland area teacher and daughter of Haitian immigrants. The essay opens with this: “Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere.” That was the only fact about Haiti that my… Continue reading Haiti Learning Resources for Families

October 2020 Meeting Notes

Thank you to everyone who attended the first quarterly DEI committee meeting, held on October 8, 2020 at 6pm.  The agenda of our meeting is below with some notes on what was discussed.   Welcome and introductionsLand acknowledgement15 attendees shared their names, and their affiliation to Le MondeLe Monde DEI Committee: history, mission, and structureSue Bickerstaff… Continue reading October 2020 Meeting Notes