Stoneleigh PTA

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Stoneleigh PTA Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Our Philosophy

Stoneleigh PTA Statement of Purpose: 

The SES PTA is committed to promoting an environment of inclusion and equity and fostering diversity for all the SES Community. The PTA will communicate these beliefs and definitions with other PTA members and committees and critically reflect on areas where our PTA has successes and where we have challenges when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will work with all PTA committees and stakeholders to ensure events and activities promote an environment of inclusion and equity and foster diversity. See our full DEI Statement.

Goals: 

  1. Collaborate with our faculty, staff, guardians, and community to develop sustainable solutions that work for a diverse range of children and families, especially those underrepresented and/or marginalized in our communities. 
  2. Facilitate ongoing conversations in order to evaluate areas of improvement for ourselves and the greater SES community, including educators and policymakers.
  3. Solicit input from diverse members of our community, especially those underrepresented and/or marginalized in our association and incorporate the input in visible and meaningful ways.
  4. Account for cultural and communication differences and understand the power dynamics at place in the SES community and our PTA.
  5. Provide a safe space for all members of our community to engage in conversation and learning about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  6. Work with all PTA committees to ensure events, outreach and engagement are done with the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion
BCPS Board Commitment on Equity
National PTA Commitment to DEI
Department of Education Fact Sheet


Monthly Spotlight

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The PTA DEI Monthly Spotlights highlight a person, place, or event of significance to a marginalized community with the understanding that we can always learn something new!

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. During this month we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.

Today, the Latino population in the United States today is over 60 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes up 18.9% of the total population and is the largest racial or ethnic group.

Why is Hispanic Heritage Month so Important?

Latinas and Latinos have always held significant roles throughout our country’s history, dating all the way back to the American Revolution. Hispanic Heritage Month is important because it provides an opportunity to celebrate the integral part the Hispanic/Latino community has had in growing and strengthening our democracy.

Representation matters. Latinos and Latinas continue to shape our nation as business owners, activists, artists, public servants, and more. From serving in the U.S. military to being champions in the fight for civil rights, Latinas and Latinos remain strong leaders and changemakers.

A Few Key Figures in Latino History

Cesar Chavez: A civil rights activist who was a leader in the fight to improve working and living conditions of farm workers in the United States.

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor: Became the first Latina and third woman to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

DEI Committee Meetings

  • Next meeting: Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30pm
  • Email ses.pta.dei@gmail.com for upcoming dates and location information
  • All are welcome!

DEI Contact

DEI Books and Book Lists

Resources for Caregivers