Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)
DEIJ is a board-chartered work group that provides leadership, direction, and a prioritized work plan that aligns with Cedarwood’s Strategic Plan and school accreditation. The DEIJ Work Group is open to everyone in the Cedarwood community to inform and implement the two-year work plan. Examples of past DEIJ projects include recommending and coordinating a diverse selection of resources for the Cedarwood school library and coordinating DEIJ training and education.
TO VOLUNTEER FOR THE DEIJ WORK GROUP PLEASE EMAIL MARCEE HANSEN AT MHANSEN@CEDARWOODSCHOOL.ORG
DEIJ Festivals and Celebrations
Throughout the year Cedarwood faculty and staff incorporate diverse perspectives, stories, experiences, and traditions into the curriculum. This is seen in the stories they tell, the events they celebrate, the projects they create, and the work they put back into the community. Below is a list of some of the major holidays, celebrations, and recognitions that are incorporated into the school community each year:
February
Black History Month
Lunar New Year
March
Women’s History Month
Ramadan
Persian New Year (Nowruz)
April
Passover
May
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Japanese Children's Day
June
Pride Month
Juneteenth
September
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
October
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
Indigenous People's Day
November
Native American Heritage Month
Dia De Los Muertos
Diwali
December
Hannukkah
January
Disabilities Awareness Month
MLK Celebration
The “Celebrate” Library Cart
The "Celebrate" Library cart is a mobile cart that has books for 1st-4th graders and will have rotating collections, connecting with different heritage months and other themes. Teachers are able to roll the cart into the classrooms and share the curated offering with the students. Cedarwood uses its own books, but also draws from Multnomah County Library to bring a larger volume of books to students in our grades program.
