PTA General Meeting - Empathy and Advocacy Workshop with The Umbrella Committee

What

PTA General Meeting - Empathy and Advocacy Workshop with The Umbrella Committee

When

3/20/2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where

BVE Faculty Lounge

Empathy and Advocacy Workshop with The Umbrella Committee

Join The Umbrella Committee for an exciting family workshop that brings together students and their loved ones to explore the wonderful world of identity, empathy, and making a difference! The workshop will be held on March 20 from 6-8 pm in the BVE Teachers Lounge.

In this fun and interactive session, families will:

• Discover what makes each of us unique and special

• Learn how to understand and care for others' feelings

• Take action to help our community and craft letters to support causes we care about.

Through engaging activities, storytelling, and teamwork, kids and adults alike will:

• Practice being good listeners and understanding different viewpoints

• Brainstorm creative ideas to make our school and neighborhood even better

This workshop is a great opportunity for families to bond, learn together, and discover how they can make a positive impact in the world around them. Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and inspiration.

6:00pm - 6:25pm Enjoy provided dinner with BVE’s very own No Place For Hate Committee & the Umbrella Committee
6:25pm - 6:30pm Brief PTA Meeting
6:30pm - 8:00pm Empathy and Advocacy Workshop hosted by the Umbrella Committee

Understanding,Mentoring,Belonging, and Racial Equity through Listening Learning Advocacy

The Umbrella Committee is a volunteer organization, run by students from various Lamorinda high schools, that provides workshops to school-aged children to educate them on four aspects of identity: race, ethnicity, nationality and culture. 

The goal is to promote allyship, and teach kids fundamental skills such as inclusivity, kindness, and friendship, and how to support their peers and embrace their differences.