Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

martin-luther-king-jrOur Friday assembly last week was focused around our upcoming holiday to celebrate the birthday and life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  We talked about his ideals and how those look in a school setting, specifically his commitment to equity and non-violence.  At Hallinan, we always relate our choices to being safe, kind, and responsible; fortunately, these fit well with the ideals celebrated on January 19th.  On January 22nd, we will join all the Lake Oswego elementary schools in dedicating a peace pole that stands for a commitment to peace at school and in our community.  I will post a picture of this after the ceremony.

Should you want to explore this topic further with your child, there are several excellent children’s books available through your local bookstore or library that give information about who Dr. King was and his significance to our daily lives.  Here is a nice animated short that could be shared with children as well:

Martin Luther King Jr. Video

We hope you enjoy a peaceful and positive three day weekend at the conclusion of this week!

Sara