Harambee third grader Shayla Stewart gave permission for us to share this letter she sent to the 622 board on 20 January 2008.
My name is Shayla and i am in third grade. Plese let Harambee stay because it's like a home to me. I love having kids of my race around me while i learn. most of my friends are like black and white and tan like that. I love my teachers and my friends and having breaks too because we are year round. When i go to school i can open up to my friends and teachers too. The peolpe that are doing this or suggesting to take Harambee away are making a big mistake. I love Harambee! I have alot of friends there too. I have been there since Kindergarten. Please let it stay! Threre are alot of good people there. for examaple like my mom .also robyn dobbs - she is good too. Please don't do it. Stay partners with my school!
Comments
Mom / 21 January 2008 / 20:22
Way to go Shayla! I am so proud of you for standing up for your school and your beliefs!
Eric / 21 January 2008 / 22:03
Shayla, that's a beautiful letter. Thanks for speaking out. I hope you get to stay at Harambee too!
Mary / 21 January 2008 / 22:04
I'm so glad you like the school so much -- and it makes me really proud of you as a student, and Harambee as a school, that you can write such a great letter. Thank you!
Mrs. Dobbs / 21 January 2008 / 23:44
Shayla, You are such a smart young lady! Thank you for standing up for what you believe in and sharing your story with us. We are so glad you are at Harambee School. I REALLY hope you can stay too!
Megan Dachel / 22 January 2008 / 20:20
Shayla, you are such an important part of our classroom and I couldn't imagine losing you or any other student I've learned from and with. Thank you for sending such a great message!
Eric / 22 January 2008 / 23:00
Shayla, you were WONDERFUL tonight. Black, white, tan! You are beautiful and I am so glad you were able to speak to the school board. Thank you for getting up there, I'm sure it was a bit scary (I know it was for me!). We will do everything we can to keep you at Harambee!
