News at Buckley
MLK Day of Service: March, Care, Pack, and Party!
Over 120 students and 90 parents participated in the Lower School’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 16. Inspired by Dr. King’s message and practice of true service and social justice for all members of society, students in kindergarten through fifth grade attended workshops that combined both education, hands-on service, and action plans for future service.
Buckley Parents’ Association service committee chair Lisa Cerone and Chris Braunschweiger, head of K-8 Community Service, worked together with different service organizations around the city to bring four new and exciting service experiences to the students.
This year, all four workshops involved student leaders and presenters; a change from previous years where the workshops leaders were often adults. In the first workshop, Buckley senior and animal-lover Hanna Y., along with speakers from the LA Rabbit Foundation (who brought along some furry friends to help!), talked to students about responsible pet ownership and proper rabbit care. Together, they then made treats for the bunnies.
In the second workshop, students from Buckley’s Diversity Club (senior Berkeley M., senior Colin M., freshman Ryan H., and freshman Will S.) helped teach Lower School students about the power of raising your voice and peaceful demonstration. Through writing letters to elected officials and leading a re-enactment of the march on Washington on Gilley Field, Lower School students learned that even the youngest members of a community can play an active role in our democracy.
In the third station, soon-to-be author Lulu Cerone (sister of Jasper ’20) and senior Rebecca B. spoke to both students and parents about maximizing the power of a donation through smart philanthropy. They spoke about integrating philanthropic activities into everyday life, which has been something Lulu, Jasper, and others at Buckley have been incorporating as they serve others. (You can click here to pre-order Lulu’s book!)
Finally, participants in the fourth station helped 16-year old Riley Gantt fill backpacks with necessary homework supplies to give to elementary school students in need for their first day of school. Since she was 10 years old, Riley has given out more than 14,600 of these backpacks. While our students helped Riley fill out the backpacks, they learned about each child’s power to create a positive impact in their community.
Deborah Monroe, as a first grade parent of two said that this day of service, "was a meaningful way for my husband and me to experience service learning alongside our children."
It was also rewarding for her as the Head of Upper School. "We were especially impressed with the high school presenters who encouraged students to identify a cause that was important to them and to resolve to do something about it! Hearing about the experiences which inspired these student leaders to start their service learning projects helped contextualize the hands-on workshops and service activities that we participated in."
Abi Basch, Upper School Community Service Coordinator, remarked that she was "proud and inspired to watch our students celebrate difference, community, and inclusion to honor the memory of Dr. King."
Thank you to all who made this day so successful, and so inspiring.
Deborah Monroe, as a first grade parent of two said that this day of service, "was a meaningful way for my husband and me to experience service learning alongside our children."
It was also rewarding for her as the Head of Upper School. "We were especially impressed with the high school presenters who encouraged students to identify a cause that was important to them and to resolve to do something about it! Hearing about the experiences which inspired these student leaders to start their service learning projects helped contextualize the hands-on workshops and service activities that we participated in."
Abi Basch, Upper School Community Service Coordinator, remarked that she was "proud and inspired to watch our students celebrate difference, community, and inclusion to honor the memory of Dr. King."
Thank you to all who made this day so successful, and so inspiring.
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