This is a group designated for SPS Elementary Parents/Caregivers to gain a deeper understanding of racism.  In a safe, non-judgmental way, we will explore, through literature, how to use our own voices for change.

   O.U.R. Conversations will provide a space to make mistakes, talk openly and self-reflect about what it means to be white in our country and the role white people have played in enabling systemic racism.

   The first book will be “Witnessing Whiteness” by ShellyTochluk.

   Deb Edgren, School Psychologist and Paulette Marino, School Adjustment Counselor will be co-facilitating bi-weekly O.U.R. Conversations meetings for SPS Elementary Parents/Caregivers on Monday evenings 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. via zoom. These meetings are biweekly meetings at the same day and time.  One week it will be for faculty, the next week for parents/caregivers, next week faculty and so on.

   In order to get a discount on the book, we need to get an idea of who will be joining the group.  Please email Paulette Marino at pmarino@scit,org if you are interested in participating in O.U.R. Conversations.