tuesday
tuesday
november 14th
november 14th
use this event planning guide to help plan your school's celebration!
use this event planning guide to help plan your school's celebration!
Students walk to school to honor Ruby Bridges. Families are encouraged to visit the Beaverton City Library for our “I Am Ruby Bridges” Story Walk and book raffle. Safe Routes can assist schools who want to organize a Walking School Bus for this event.
Thank you for your interest in celebrating this event! because this is an optional event, please be sure to register by 11/1 so that Safe Routes to school can support you!
Ruby Bridges Story Walk
Ruby Bridges Story Walk
We have partnered with the Beaverton City Library to create a story walk for students to visit at Library Park in front of the main library branch from 11/1 - 11/15, closed 11/11. Students who visit the story walk can scan a QR code and enter to win a copy of the book, " I am Ruby Bridges.” This is a great opportunity for students to use their Student Library Card and check out books about Ruby Bridges. New students to BSD this year, will receive their Student Library Card by mail before winter break.
Print a copy to create a story walk at your school!
Video For Students
Share this video with your students to help explain the origins of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
Promotional materials
Spread the word! Share the graphics and text below on social media, in newsletters, and in parent square. Print the 11x17 poster to hang around the school. Print reminder stickers on mailing labels and put them on your students the day before the event.
- Announcement
Suggested Date For Sharing
Tuesday, Nov. 7th
Ruby bridges walk to school day
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is coming soon on Tuesday, 11/14. Join students from around the country in a walk for justice and take steps to build a better future where racism, and all forms of bullying, have no place.
Ruby Bridges made history at 6 years old when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans and became a national icon for the civil rights movement in 1960.
We have partnered with the Beaverton City Library to create a story walk for students to visit at Library Park in front of the main library branch from 11/1 - 11/15, closed 11/11. Students who visit the story walk can scan a QR code and enter to win a copy of the book, " I am Ruby Bridges.” This is a great opportunity for students to use their Student Library Card and check out books about Ruby Bridges. New students to BSD this year, will receive their Student Library Card by mail before winter break.
Find more information at www.beaverton.k12.or.us/safe-routes
Día de Caminar a la Escuela en Honor a Ruby Bridges
El Día de Caminar a la Escuela en Honor a Ruby Bridges será pronto el martes 14/11. Únete a estudiantes de todo el país en una caminata por la justicia y toma medidas para construir un futuro mejor donde el racismo, y todas las formas de acoso, no tengan lugar.
Ruby Bridges hizo historia a los 6 años cuando integró la Escuela Primaria William Frantz en Nueva Orleans y se convirtió en un ícono nacional para el movimiento de derechos civiles en 1960.
Nos hemos asociado con la biblioteca de la ciudad de Beaverton para crear un recorrido por cuentos para que los estudiantes lo visiten en Library Park, frente a la sucursal principal de la biblioteca, del 1/11 al 15/11, cerrado el 11/11. Los estudiantes que visiten el recorrido de la historia pueden escanear un código QR y participar para ganar una copia del libro "Soy Ruby Bridges". Esta es una gran oportunidad para que los estudiantes usen su Tarjeta de Biblioteca Estudiantil y saquen libros sobre Ruby Bridges. Los nuevos estudiantes de BSD este año recibirán su Tarjeta de Biblioteca Estudiantil por correo antes de las vacaciones de invierno.
Encuentra más información en www.beaverton.k12.or.us/safe-routes
2. reminder
Suggested Date For Sharing
Monday, Nov. 13th
¡El Día de Caminar a la Escuela en Honor a Ruby Bridges es Mañana!
¡El Día de Caminar a la Escuela en Honor a Ruby Bridges es mañana! Únete a estudiantes de todo el país en una caminata por la justicia y toma medidas para construir un futuro mejor donde el racismo, y todas las formas de acoso, no tengan lugar. Para mostrar respeto por el valor de Ruby, haz un letrero para llevar en la caminata a la escuela. Aquí hay algunas sugerencias para los letreros:
- Caminamos Con Ruby
- La Escuela Es Para Todos
- ¡Gracias, Ruby Bridges!
- Valiente Como Ruby
- Día de Caminar a la Escuela en Honor a Ruby Bridges
Nos hemos asociado con la biblioteca de la ciudad de Beaverton para crear un recorrido por cuentos para que los estudiantes lo visiten en Library Park, frente a la sucursal principal de la biblioteca, del 1/11 al 15/11, cerrado el 11/11. Los estudiantes que visiten el recorrido de la historia pueden escanear un código QR y participar para ganar una copia del libro "Soy Ruby Bridges". Esta es una gran oportunidad para que los estudiantes usen su Tarjeta de Biblioteca Estudiantil y saquen libros sobre Ruby Bridges. Los nuevos estudiantes de BSD este año recibirán su Tarjeta de Biblioteca Estudiantil por correo antes de las vacaciones de invierno.
ruby bridges walk to School Day is TOMORROW!
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is tomorrow! Join students from around the country in a walk for justice and take steps to build a better future where racism, and all forms of bullying, have no place.
To show respect for Ruby's bravery, make a sign to hold on the walk to school. Here are a few sign suggestions:
- We Walk With Ruby
- School Is For Everybody
- Thank you, Ruby Bridges!
- Brave Like Ruby
- Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
We have partnered with the Beaverton City Library to create a story walk for students to visit at Library Park in front of the main library branch from 11/1 - 11/15, closed 11/11. Students who visit the story walk can scan a QR code and enter to win a copy of the book, " I am Ruby Bridges.” This is a great opportunity for students to use their Student Library Card and check out books about Ruby Bridges. New students to BSD this year, will receive their Student Library Card by mail before winter break.
Safe Routes to School will provide each school with:
PromotionAl materials
Graphics + text to promote the event
sticker prizes
For every student to enjoy
story walk
To put outside on campus. Students walk from sign to sign, reading the book "I Am Ruby Bridges"
Celebration ideas
Greeting Committee
Walking
School Bus
make signs The day before
march for peace
Organizing a Walking School Bus is easy and makes walking to school an equitable option for all families. Click here to learn more about The Walking School Bus!
Ruby Bridges
March For Peace
Go on a march for peace around the school to honor Ruby Bridges. As kids finish, give them their prize.
We walk
with Ruby!
Make signs as a school the day before the event. This makes the event more powerful and it also helps students remember!
Greet and encourage students as they arrive to school with a group of teacher cheerleaders.
Watch a read-aloud of the book 'I Am Ruby Bridges' before enjoying the the outdoor "story walk" of the book on your school's campus.
Write a letter to Ruby Bridges! Thank her for her work making schools more peaceful for everyone. Download Template Here!
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