Celebrate Diversity!
The Celebrate Diversity Project is now beginning its 18th year. Celebrate Diversity! is sponsored by North American Communications, the Altoona Mirror, Penn State Altoona Campus, Reliance Bank and the Greater Altoona Jewish Federation. Participating Schools: Altoona Area, Hollidaysburg Area, The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, Claysburg-Kimmel, Spring Cove, the Jewish Community School and Northern Bedford School Districts. Over 3000 students have participated in this program.
Diversity Project Mission:
Erase intolerance and raise awareness about attitudes of prejudice.
Where:
Penn State Altoona Campus - Community Arts Building, Devorris Downtown Center and Hollidaysburg Area Jr. High
Workshop Objectives include the following:
To increase awareness, communication and sensitivity towards all individuals and groups
To gather knowledge and appreciation for various cultures, creeds, and races
To share in the celebration of all individuals and groups of people
Commitment of Students:
Students will be expected to attend Saturday sessions which will be scheduled three times during the school year. It is important for students not to miss any of the sessions. **One excused absence is permitted if necessary and deemed an excused absence by Mrs. Kline.** They must attend all three sessions to qualify for the trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Students will participate in workshop activities and share their ideas.
Students are also asked to help with fundraising, such as a dance.
Commitment of Parents:
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the school for each session and for fundraising events such as a dance.
Teacher/Parent Information Sheet
Students must attend all three sessions to qualify for
the trip to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Student Day I
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2011
Location: Penn State-Altoona Campus - Community Arts Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. Registration - 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Program
Description: The students, with their teachers, will learn about and experience prejudice, discrimination and living with disabilities through a series of exercises, presentations, a video and activities.
Lunch is provided.
Student Day II
Date: Saturday, December3, 2011
Location: Penn State-Altoona Campus – Devorris Downtown Center and various religious institutions.
Time: 8:30 a.m. Registration - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Program
Description: The students will travel to a synagogue, two churches and cathedral in the morning and return to the Devorris Center in the afternoon for additional presentations and to discuss differences and similarities in religions.
Lunch is provided.
Student Day III
Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Location: Hollidaysburg Area Junior High School
Time: Registration: 8:30 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Description: The students will learn about hate groups and hate crimes from a guest speaker, will view a film about the Holocaust and will conclude with discussions and a group activity.
Lunch is provided.
Field Trip
Date: Monday, April30, 2011
Location: Wal-Mart Plaza Parking Lot
Time: 6:00 a.m. Buses begin to load, 6:30 a.m. Buses Depart - Returns approximately 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Description: The students will take a field trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC and visit some of the monuments.
Celebrate Diversity Permission Form
This must be returned to participate in ANYCelebrate Diversity Club activities.
Student Information
Student Name:______
Home Address:______
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Home Telephone:______
E-Mail Address: ______
Emergency Information
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name:______
Home Telephone:______
Cell phone:______
Work Phone:______
Alternative Emergency Contact:______Phone:______
Dietary or Medical Considerations
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By signing this form, I hereby allow my child to participate in the Celebrate Diversity Project. I understand that I must provide transportation to the school for the Saturday sessions.
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Signature:______Date:______
By signing this form, I understand my commitment the Celebrate Diversity Project. I understand that I must attend all three Saturday sessions to be eligible for the field trip. I also understand that I must help with the club and its fundraising projects to the best of my ability.
Student Signature: ______Date:______
**This form Indicates Permission for Student to participate in the Diversity Project. **
Return Form to: Mrs. Kline not later than September 6th 2011.Space is limited to 18 and is on a first come first serve basis.