Family Network Preschool

It’s been a while since we posted. Sorry about that! We have been spending a lot of time outside appreciating the spring time weather. We’ve wrapped up our solar system project and are now focusing a lot on springtime projects and art.

We love when we go get our regular COVID tests and we see one of our preschool families getting all their family members tested. We have free testing in Santa Cruz County. Go regularly! Help catch illnesses before they have a chance to spread. (https://lhi.care/start for appointments. Walk-ins are also welcome at the Civic downtown!)

Anti-racism work must include our Asian communities. Stand up and speak out against anti-Asian hate! Repost from @kimsaira An action resource plan for Asian Americans and allies, by @Annie_Wu_22 & I. Please share, repost + amplify this!... Correction to the 7th slide: Amanda Nguyn’s handle is @amandangocnguyen! Ive gotten questions from people asking Why talk about the attacks and Anti-Asian racism now? They have been happening for so long. Well first of all, questioning the need to generate awareness for anti-Asian racism is problematic in itself. But secondly, its because hate crimes towards Asian Americans have risen by over 1900% in the last year. Asian Americans are not silent. So many of us have been actively out here fighting anti-racism. But historically, we have always been silenced, which gives the incredibly false interpretation that all Asian Americans are passive & just do not care. Read our history in America- read the history of the model minority myth, the 1854 hearing of People v Hall, 1886 hearing of Yick Wo vs Hopkins, to just name a few. These are just some ways to start building safety & strength with our Asian American friends during a time where our Asian neighbors, relatives, family members, are getting hurt and killed. Its so important that we get our voices out there- DO NOT BE SILENT, it only perpetuates this false stereotype about us.

Please see the Santa Cruz County update.

Teacher Victoria has been volunteering with a collective that is focused on anti-racism education/learning and direct reparations. The founder of the collective @thedididelgado , along with other radical visionaries, is facilitating the course. Teacher V will be in the Thursday evening class. We hope some of you take advantage of this powerful learning opportunity. Repost from @thedididelgado Join myself, Dr. @shamellbell + Healer @thefiyahangel + Change Maker @nandikayyy ...+ Author @debby_irving for a five week self paced course! Link in bio or just go here: https://form.jotform.com/210427319930149

Check out this 5-week course on dismantling racism facilitated by The DiDi Delgado Discussion topics will include: Practicing Anti-Racism Which Black Person Do I Follow (ProTip For Free: All Of US)... Tangible Allyship Examining Misogynoir Black Queer Antagonism Agitation and Division Sign up link in the comments. Hope to see some of you there! https://fb.me/e/4lhCfxirc

Repost from @soyouwanttotalkabout This new year, challenge yourself to commit to meaningful resolutions! Let’s talk.

REGIONAL STAY-AT-HOME ORDER IN EFFECT TOMORROW To preserve critical ICU capacity and protect the health and safety of residents, the remaining Bay Area Region counties, including Santa Cruz County, will implement the Regional Stay-at-Home Order based on data released by the state showing ICU capacity has fallen below the threshold for implementation. The Regional Stay-at-Home Order will commence on Thursday, December 17 at 11:59 p.m. ...Continue reading

We had the pleasure of being interviewed by Thomas Pedersen for his podcast, Speak For Change. Check out our episode!

The children have been very interested in building forts, traps, and obstacle courses. It takes a lot of collective work and bargaining to make their ideas come to fruition but they’re capable and confident in working through conflict with resilience and creativity. When not flexing their muscles and planning skills the children prefer to work on fine motor development by drawing and writing using different tools and surfaces. Puzzling and building with smaller materials are always consistent favorites, too! It’s fascinating to see the ebb and flow of the day as the children find the balance of play that works for their individual needs.