List of 3 news stories.

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  LA Mayor Gives Shout-out to BHS Student

  In the middle of his speech, Mayor Garcetti gave a shout-out to our very own 7th grader, Evelyn! Here's why. Evelyn started a mask business for the summer. Mom Sabrina says, "It has been a fantastic learning experience for her and kept her very busy all summer. She has sold over 650 masks (and made even more!) through her Etsy shop. As part of this project she decided to write political figures (Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, AOC, the Obamas, Newsom, and Garcetti) and gift them her California and Democratic masks. Her letters included talking about things that were important to her including homelessness in our country/city, women’s rights, BLM, etc. SO the mayor’s response in the video was the first she has gotten. Garcetti then wore the mask at the opening of a homeless shelter which was so awesome. Evelyn is donating some of her profits to a local homeless shelter where she has volunteered that helps homeless families in the San Fernando Valley. Check out the video and picture by clicking the headline.
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  Follow Those Paws

  To make physical distancing more fun, our facilities team is hard at work laying down paw prints on our sidewalks.
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  Unity During Unrest

  Whenever I have occasion to speak about what makes BHS stand out, one of the four things I address is our unusually diverse community and how much this diversity positively contributes to our school environment. As one of the most diverse independent schools in Los Angeles, we strive to embrace all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, orientations, beliefs, and learning styles. This is why now, more than ever, we look to the strength of our community to stand in the face of our nation’s (and the world’s) current displays of racism and violence. 

   

  It is our firm belief that as we actively practice respect for diversity in all its forms, express compassion for those whose opinions and experiences might differ from our own, and develop a growth-mindset that recognizes the unlimited God-given potential of every individual, we help ourselves and our children create an increasingly kind and inclusive world for all to peacefully and equitably share.

   

  Childhood is precious and all too brief.  As the adults in our children’s lives, we are aware of the fact that they are listening to us and looking to us to address their feelings of anxiety and concern, and we must do this as we simultaneously handle our own emotions of dismay, fear, and anger. We are encouraged that our community of like-minded, character-based individuals have the deep care to be mindful of what our children are taking in. As these events bring up issues within each of us, we are grateful for the foundation of our core values of respect, responsibility, honesty and compassion. Our students possess and practice these values, as do we.

   

  Below are some resources which may help support you in having conversations with your children about the current violence and unrest in our city.

  • 37 Children’s Books to help talk about Racism & Discrimination
  • How Should Teachers and Parents Talk to Kids about Police Violence?
  • Tips on Talking to Children about Tragedy and Death
  • Having the Talk: Expert Guidance on Preparing Kids for Police Interactions
  • Talking Race with Young Children
  • How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism
  • Talking to Kids about Race
  • Here Are a Few Ideas on How to Talk to Kids about Race, Police, and Protests" 
  • Reminders for White Parents Talking to Their Kids about Police Killing Black People

  Please feel free to reach out to me or to any of our teachers or administrators. We are here for you in any way that would be helpful. Our hearts and our prayers are with all those who are so deeply affected by the issues at the forefront of our nation and we, as a community, can feel very proud that we stand together as a diverse community with a unified mission.

   

  With sincere appreciation for our families,

   

  

  Lisle Staley, PhD

  Head of School 
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