Subject: strictly fyi: contest, films, lesson plans, T-shirts
From: "Reis, Beth" <Beth.Reis@kingcounty.gov>
Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 16:14:46 -0700
To: NEWS@safeschoolscoalition.org

Dear Safe Schools Coalition Members and Friends:
 
(1) CONTEST: NYC-area teachers ... “What’s the REAL DEAL about Gender, Power and Relationships?” writing and filmmaking contest for your students!
(2) DOCUMENTARY: Reminder about awesome film for families ... Lead with Love
(3) DOCUMENTARY: Fish Out of Water: What Does the Bible Really Say About Being Gay?
(4) LESSON PLANS: Check out these new Harvey Milk Day lessons for May 22nd
 
And just in time for Pride Month:
(5) T-SHIRTS: I'm Fine … just the way I am!
(6) T-SHIRTS: You're lucky I'm here. Our school is richer for its diversity!
(7) T-SHIRTS: What difference does it make? We all deserve safety and respect at school.
 
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(1) CONTEST: NYC-area teachers ... “What’s the REAL DEAL about Gender, Power and Relationships?” writing and filmmaking contest for your students!
 
Scenarios USA is launching the 2011-12 “What’s the REAL DEAL about Gender, Power and Relationships?” writing and filmmaking contest. Winners are partnered with Hollywood filmmakers. All NYC students in grades 6-12 are eligible. RSVP to one of our free June teacher workshops to participate and receive the free contest curriculum. Link: http://www.scenariosusa.org/workshops2011/NYCworkshop.pdf
 
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(2) DOCUMENTARY: Reminder about awesome film for families ... Lead with Love
 
(36 min, 2010) Wonderful free online film for families with lesbian, gay and bisexual children (also available for $20 on DVD)
~ starts with parents' grief
~ addresses families' concerns including faith questions
~ includes research about the vital importance of family support
~ offers 4 concrete steps families can take
~ is multiethnic and otherwise diverse
 
Go to http://www.leadwithlovefilm.org
 
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(3) DOCUMENTARY: Fish Out of Water: What Does the Bible Really Say About Being Gay?
 
A documentary that explores the impassioned relationship between homosexuality and the Bible. Using animation and academic interviews, director Ky Dickens examines different Christian interpretations of scripture. It is beautifully put together, allowing pastors and theologians as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals to speak for themselves, across the spectrum of beliefs and interpretations and keeping the message palatable through the strategic use of animation. It is feature length (60 min) and appropriate for use in churches and church youth groups, especially Christian ones, and parochial high schools and church-affiliated young adult service groups. More information including how to book a screening: www.fishoutofwaterfilm.com
 
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(4) LESSON PLANS: Check out these new Harvey Milk Day lessons for May 22nd
 
Go to: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/HarveyMilkDay/index.html
 
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(5) T-SHIRTS: I'm Fine … just the way I am!
 
Go to: http://www.cafepress.com/Im_fine
On the back of the shirt, it says:
I deserve safety and respect at school. I’m fine just the way I am.
It doesn’t matter …
 
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(6) T-SHIRTS: You're lucky I'm here. Our school is richer for its diversity!
 
Go to: http://www.cafepress.com/lucky_im_here
On the back of the shirt it says:
You’re lucky I’m here no matter …
 
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(7) T-SHIRTS: What difference does it make? We all deserve safety and respect at school.
 
Go to: http://www.cafepress.com/what_difference
On the back of the shirt it says:
It shouldn't make any difference …
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