Perpective Padlet by https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl Open space for sharing, reflecting, remembering why we do this work. en-us 2020-09-03 13:00:31 UTC 2026-01-04 09:57:00 UTC hello@padlet.com lmdegiulio https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717768652 2020-09-03 13:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717768652 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717845574 Sebastian looks like a tough guy here, but he was always smiling! It wasn't hard to get him to crack a smile. ]]> 2020-09-03 13:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717845574 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717847318 "School is how you stop being poor."  So many of our kids are motivated by the idea of getting out of their circumstances.  I remember the feeling of ambition, but not the feeling of what you're trapped in it.  Even our most motivated students are currently TRAPPED in whatever their circumstances, even just trapped at home.  How can we make them feel like there's a better future?]]> 2020-09-03 13:39:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717847318 rrhodebeck https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717847517 He was a kind, shy kid with me and picked up his siblings and cousins without complaint. They looked up to him and talked about him like he walked on water because he didn't treat them like annoyances. Not all teenagers are like that.]]> 2020-09-03 13:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717847517 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717848383 He took care of his little brother and loved him dearly...]]> 2020-09-03 13:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717848383 He was always respectful and didn't take things for granted. I have so many memories of him yelling at his peers to listen and do good because he was a leader. I'll miss him. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717848423  ]]> 2020-09-03 13:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717848423 He wanted something different... https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717851340 he wanted something different for himself. How sad, and unfair.]]> 2020-09-03 13:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717851340 This kid always made me feel like I was letting him down. I felt like I expected more from him as a student, and it wasnt that he was lazy, he just seem disconnected. And now I feel like I was right and we all missed our chance to intervene and change his fate https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717851368 2020-09-03 13:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717851368 He was such a kind and sweet guy, I remember when he made this sign for the middle school protest. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717851980 2020-09-03 13:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717851980 He called it https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717852973 I remember Sebastian as a quiet kid - but he knew what was going on. His love for his family was always evident. He took care of younger siblings and cousins like it was his job. 

On reflecting about this, I think we have done a good job of creating the expectations for students to go on in their education. Maybe now we need to focus on making sure that students leave here knowing what they are good at or what skills they have that will help give them a direction in life. I know sports were important to Sebastian, as they are to many of us, but having an expectation of being a famous basketball player is what many of our young men think is possible. We need to emphasize all the academic things they do well so they can create an adulthood free of the senseless violence they have to currently live with]]> 2020-09-03 13:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717852973 This is so sad. My heart goes out to all of you who taught him and loved him. This is tragic and like you said, it puts everything in perspective. This is beyond words and I am so sorry. mapoeta https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717854074 2020-09-03 13:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717854074 I remember Sebastian as always being quiet and respectful in school. He always worked hard in his small groups and tried his best. I would see him around the neighborhood often the last few years and he always had a smile and a hello, no matter who else he was walking with. He will be missed. cemcneil1 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717854258 2020-09-03 13:41:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717854258 Sebastian was such a sweet kid. To watch his growth from even just 6th grade to 8th was amazing. I'm heartbroken for his family. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717854786 2020-09-03 13:41:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717854786 Heartbreak https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717855598 2020-09-03 13:41:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717855598 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717857154 He was such a kind and sweet student. He grew so much while in class, I was so proud of him. He had such a big heart.]]> 2020-09-03 13:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717857154 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717857697 2020-09-03 13:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717857697 Ferguson https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717858129 So sorry, I feel your pain and am here for you all! ♥]]> 2020-09-03 13:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717858129 I remember seeing Sebastian and his family around Moos. It's heartbreaking reading his essay because he shows such a huge desire to help others and give back to those that supported him. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717858239 2020-09-03 13:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717858239 Leong, he loved that cooking unit we did, got really into it. Got into a couple books in my class too, became book buddies with Edward, tried to encourage Cristino in debate. He was also kind and respectful. All he wanted was to provide for his family and move away from his neighborhood. Half of me thinks I should've pushed him harder, the other half knows there's not much I could have done to change his family or his circumstances. lbufka1 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717858648 2020-09-03 13:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717858648 I'm so sorry for this loss, Moos community. Sebastian clearly cared deeply for his family, his community, and his future. So many young people are faced with impossible choices...just heartbreaking. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717859054 2020-09-03 13:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717859054 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717859093 Wishing you all peace right now as you grapple with heartbreak]]> 2020-09-03 13:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717859093 This is so heartbreaking. I worry tremendously about his younger sibling and cousins. We need to wrap our arms around them. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717859987 2020-09-03 13:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717859987 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717861786 2020-09-03 13:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717861786 I'm thinking of his little brother right now, who is also the sweetest of students, and his cousins and family and teachers. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717863169 2020-09-03 13:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717863169 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717863197 Sebastian was a good older sibling, cousin, and friend. He was quiet, and kept to himself but came back to visit Moos and would say hello to the teachers, talk with them. always a kind, kind person. ]]> 2020-09-03 13:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717863197 I also feel like these kids cannot escape thier enviroment which has more influence on them than anything else https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717863230 2020-09-03 13:43:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717863230 rrhodebeck https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717866461 His little brother is also shy and extremely sensitive. He will need extra love and understanding right now. 

The family is very tight. They live together and fight for each other. I just hope they can all stay safe.]]> 2020-09-03 13:44:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717866461 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717869039 My heart is broken!  ]]> 2020-09-03 13:44:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717869039 It is so unfair that our kids, and in particular boys of color, are walking targets across this city and nation. My heart grieves for his family. Every child in communities of color is a ray of hope for our families. As a mom, I cannot imagine the pain and disappointment. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717869926 2020-09-03 13:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717869926 thanks https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717870782 thanks for sharing these pictures, I love seeing them. Sad, but still very glad to see him smiling... thinking of his family, classmates and friends]]> 2020-09-03 13:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717870782 Grateful to be able to be here to support the Moos family in this difficult time. Although I am new,my love for KIDS brings us together. https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717872283 2020-09-03 13:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717872283 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717872355 This summer alone there have been 3 or 4 shootings on this block that I know of. I am heartbroken by this news and also worried about all of our kids' mental health and sense of safety as we move forward. ]]> 2020-09-03 13:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717872355 https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717876540 2020-09-03 13:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717876540 lmdegiulio https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717893031 2020-09-03 13:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717893031 Graduation Practice https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717906899 2020-09-03 13:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lmdegiulio/eprl7h33dt1uiexl/wish/717906899