Mother’s Day Confusion Resolved By Cedarburg Elementary School

An email received by the parents of children studying at Parkview Elementary School appeared to be a Mother's Day misunderstanding. After receiving the mail from the school, some parents thought that the school was about to cancel celebrations. Jayne Holck, Principal, Parkview Elementary School, said that the parents were worried if the school was replacing the Mother's Day celebration. She added that the school certainly had no intent to replace or to not honor mothers.

The email stated that the school considers that it would be more applicable to make the celebration more inclusive. It added that during next week students will prepare gifts to demonstrate their appreciation to those who influence their lives in a constructive way. The intention was to be sensitive to students affected by the loss of a parental figure. Principal Holck stated that the school’s 4^th-grade teachers were showing empathy and sympathy to all students in the classroom.

This week, for Mother's Day celebration, the school initiated an activity named “Muffins with Moms.” The children as well will prepare cards. In addition to the celebrations this week, the school is supposed to have a full week of activities later in May 2019 for kids. In this week, they will celebrate anyone who influences their life positively.

"Maybe they don't have a parent or a typical family in their life right now that they can address that gift to -- whoever it is that's in that role," Holck said. Additionally, officers with the Cedarburg School District proclaimed that they are planning to reassess messages adjoining celebrations to ensure that the meaning is clear. This was said to be the 3^rd year the school sent an email. The Parkview principal proclaimed that a few parents were concerned until it was clarified. At the same time, others were thankful that the school sent an email.