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Inclusivity (Inclusion + Diversity) is taking diversity and inclusion and turning this into action by creating a school environment of engagement, respect and connection - where ideas, backgrounds and perspectives are tied together in a caring environment.
Diversity means all the ways we differ. Anything that makes us unique is part of this definition of diversity.
Inclusion means bringing together; making someone a part of something bigger and embracing diversity in a beneficial way.
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New Coordinator of Equity & Inclusivity and Committee on Special Education Coordinator Appointed
The Pittsford Board of Education approved the appointments of Orlando Benzan as the new Coordinator of Equity & Inclusivity, and Theresa McDonald as Committee on Special Education (CSE) Coordinator...
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Religious Observance
Differences in culture, gender, generations, backgrounds, and religion shape who we are as a school community. Our community becomes more diverse every year, increasing the importance of sensitivity to families and students from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. Respect and acceptance to such a diversity of students is vitally necessary to those of us who are responsible for modeling...
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Code of Conduct Review Process
The Code of Conduct was approved by the Pittsford Schools' Board of Education after a multi-phase, comprehensive review and update process carried out by a committee of PCSD stakeholder groups ...
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Students in Pittsford and Israel “Imagine Sharing all the World” in Education Bridge Program
Thanks to the Jewish Federation’s Partnership2gether program, students from Thornell Road Elementary School had the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with students from Asif School in Modi'in, Israel. Continents apart, they collaborated to sing "Imagine" to show how the power of music is universal. View video...
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Speaker Shares Family’s Holocaust Experiences
Jacque Sarphatie Discenza recently visited Mendon High School to discuss the Holocaust and its lingering effects on subsequent generations. She introduced herself as a “DP kid” and explained how she was born at the Bergen-Belsen displaced persons (DP) camp in Germany...
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ROC2Change Student Summit
Sixteen students from Pittsford Mendon and Sutherland High Schools recently participated in the 14th Annual ROC2Change Student Summit on Race hosted at Gates-Chili Central School District (CSD. The summit focused on the theme of “Deconstructing Tolerance and Rebuilding Understanding” and brought together high school students from over 41 schools across Monroe County...
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Author Andrea Wang visits PCSD
Acclaimed children’s book author, Andrea Wang, visited kindergarten through third-grade classes at Mendon Center Elementary on March 16 to discuss her path to becoming an author and how students can use their experiences to inspire their writing...
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Students Collaborate with Tom Wahl’s to Enrich Dining Experience
It’s not just the burger and fries at Tom Wahl’s that makes the experience great for local residents. It is the walk down memory lane provided by old yearbook photos that adds to the flavor of the meal. So, when Tom Wahl’s VP Paul Nagel invited Pittsford students and Coordinator of Equity and Inclusivity Vincent French to add to..
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International Day Returns to Mendon Center Elementary
Mendon Center Elementary School hosted International Day on March 3 as staff, students, families, and volunteers shared an array of cultural & ethnic traditions each representing the Mendon Center Elementary families and their ancestries...
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Mendon High School Students Host Heritage Day
As a way to honor and raise awareness of Pittsford’s diverse student body, Mendon High School students organized a Heritage Day event on February 9, 2023. In what they hope to be the start of an annual tradition...
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PCSD Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, Pittsford Schools celebrated Black History Month to recognize the achievements of Black Americans and their central role in U.S. history by participating in curriculum-connected activities and events as a way of sharing and understanding Black heritage and culture...
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MHS Students to “Pause Before you Post” on Social Media
Scott Fitch can still recall the moment about eight years ago when a college basketball recruiter told him he was not going to continue recruiting one of his star athletes at a local high school where Fitch was the head boys’ basketball. Fitch was puzzled. This student was a great basketball player and got good grades...
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Pittsford Schools Host Visiting Educators from Modi’in
A group of sixth graders gathers behind Elad Shlomo excitedly as he takes a selfie at an assembly at Calkins Road Middle School after his presentation discussing life and school in Israel. He is just one visiting educator from a group from Modi’in, Israel who traveled to Pittsford last month...
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Hear from Our Students in New Video about Inclusivity
“I am Pittsford Schools” is the theme of a new video that highlights the diversity of backgrounds and unique stories that make up the student body of Pittsford Schools. By interviewing students of different ages, abilities, gender identities and backgrounds, the video shares, through student voices...
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ROC2CHANGE
On November 22, students from Pittsford Schools joined more than 100 other students across the Monroe county region in attending the ROC2Change Student Summit on Race at St. John Fisher University. The event, that takes place twice a year, was hosted by Webster Central School District and Edison High School (RCSD)...
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Cross Cultural ProgramPittsford and Israeli students write messages to each other as part of a cross cultural program.
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Family Welcome EventsFamilies of students who are English language learners have the opportunity to meet each other and learn about some of the resources available to them in the PCSD schools and community.
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Link CrewLink Crew Leaders teach two classroom lessons to all English 9 classes. The first lesson is called "Why Limit Yourself" and focuses on the importance of seeking excellence and being open to new ideas and approaches. The second lesson is based around the theme of "Creating Community" by building strong relationships.
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ROC2Change
PCSD students join other schools in Monroe County schools, both public and private, to engage in facilitated dialogue with peers related to race, racism, privilege, internalized racism, non-racist, and anti-racist. They are working together to develop plans to be the change.
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ROCKids ConnectROCKids Connect is a program initiated by a PCSD parent that aims to enrich the lives of city and suburban youth through a student exchange program. Students from both communities meet, learn from, and play with each other.
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TIESTogether Including Every Student (TIES) is a Pittsford Central School District program that promotes belonging and participation for young people with special needs in extracurricular and community activities. Trained high school and middle school student volunteers provide the individualized support needed by TIES participants in a spirit of fun and learning. TIES Best Buddies program is dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual or development disabilities (IDD).
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Unified SportsUnified Sports is an initiative that brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same team to compete. Pittsford Schools is one of the first in New York State to offer Unified Sports. Basketball was selected to start the program.
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Students Read WonderAll Barker Road students read the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio about a 10 year old boy with facial anomalies and how his shift from home schooling to public school change him and those around him.
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Minutes of the Inclusivity Advisory Committee Meetings can be found on the district website at this link: Inclusivity Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
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The Pittsford Central School District chartered an Inclusivity Advisory Committee that formed in 2018. The volunteer committee members applied to be a part of this committee. The Inclusivity Advisory Committee Success Statement can be found at this link: Inclusivity Advisory Committee Success Statement
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If you have questions please contact Co-Chair Shana Cutaia
