Sherman - What's in a Name? by Helen Parker https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls Unpacking the School Board's decision to change Sherman's name. en-us 2020-12-02 00:24:42 UTC 2026-02-21 14:55:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.guidestar.org/ViewEdoc.aspx?eDocId=5408596&approved=True Sherman means community to me. parkerh17 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978142620 Sherman feels....
Sherman is a place where......
Sherman represents X to me...
Sherman is about....... ]]> 2020-12-02 00:40:24 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978142620 I felt X and Y. parkerh17 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978147371 I was curious about Y and Z
I wondered why......

]]> 2020-12-02 00:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978147371 I was feeling...... parkerh17 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978148405 I am still feeling......
At this point I am feeling......]]> 2020-12-02 00:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978148405 I would like students to have a chance to learn about who William Tecumseh Sherman was. parkerh17 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978152542 2020-12-02 00:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/978152542 Sherman is community. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982438003 2020-12-03 03:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982438003 Sherman (for me) is a place to build community and actively participate in my son's education. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982439399 2020-12-03 03:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982439399 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982440569 Sherman is sunshine and learning]]> 2020-12-03 03:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982440569 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982441254 Sherman is a place where we build community. Being kind to all and supporting every child's well-being and inclusion.

]]> 2020-12-03 03:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982441254 Sherman Elementary is https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982442032 a community, feels like home, neighborhood school.

]]> 2020-12-03 03:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982442032 Sherman feel s like home to my family https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982442864 2020-12-03 03:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982442864 Sherman https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982446291 is the sharks.]]> 2020-12-03 03:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982446291 Sherman's focus on both social emotional skills and academic excellence are important to my family https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982446873 2020-12-03 03:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982446873 Sherman feels like home, https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982449439 2020-12-03 03:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982449439 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982449548 Safe nurturing community]]> 2020-12-03 03:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982449548 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982449956 Sherman is a place where our kids whose families have so many different backgrounds and life experiences come together to build community and learn together and from each other. We love that.

]]> 2020-12-03 03:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982449956 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982450627 Waste of time & money]]> 2020-12-03 03:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982450627 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982451404 Waste. Of time & money]]> 2020-12-03 03:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982451404 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982452187 I wasn't surprised because I always wondered about Sherman's history and it made me learn more about the history of Sherman's life. ]]> 2020-12-03 03:26:08 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982452187 Safe, Kind Community https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982452216 The diversity of the community, the warm welcome of the school, it’s a safe space for kids. ]]> 2020-12-03 03:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982452216 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982453075 Have them write new name and why]]> 2020-12-03 03:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982453075 I thought the timing was bad. There is so much going on...and all at once. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982453182 2020-12-03 03:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982453182 Unsettled, like too much change. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982454133 2020-12-03 03:27:33 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982454133 Frustrated with timing; frustrated that it was another "big" discussion to have at the dinner table https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982455663 2020-12-03 03:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982455663 I am not attached to the name "Sherman." I'm attached to the school, the place...the learning and development that happens within. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982455743 2020-12-03 03:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982455743 I felt https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982455892 At the time it started, I felt conflicted. With the pandemic it felt like a slap in the face.  I understood the importance of the issue but felt uncomfortable with the timing. It felt like a time for teaching/learning and community discussion that hard to do remotely.  I support the concept but so many things have been put on hold, the timing is hard.  Now I feel accepting of it but still feel not enough time to do the correct community work.

]]> 2020-12-03 03:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982455892 Initially, attachment to the name https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982458311 2020-12-03 03:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982458311 Have separated from name attachment, but timing still not right. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982459841 2020-12-03 03:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982459841 I felt https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982460249 at first I felt rage because the schools aren't open and this seemed crazy.  Then I did some research and realized the name change was appropriate but the timing still is not justified. This should be done properly and with the right amount of time to do so.

]]> 2020-12-03 03:32:05 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982460249 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982460768 The process seems so rushed and doesn't value student and family input]]> 2020-12-03 03:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982460768 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982466354 I fell like changing the name is really important but I wish we had the time to learn and work together to make the best choice.]]> 2020-12-03 03:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982466354 Give students more time to process and participate in the name change with ideas. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982467432 2020-12-03 03:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982467432 Upset, Sad https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982470054 Feel that it’s not necessary even tho I’m trying to understand why ]]> 2020-12-03 03:39:20 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982470054 I feel the name change is a good thing but timing could be extended so more can participate in the process pfeifferjulie https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982477139 2020-12-03 03:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982477139 gives the kids a chance to make history! https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982482612 2020-12-03 03:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982482612 I now feel like we need a better and more inclusive process https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982485980 2020-12-03 03:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982485980 It’s tough time to make a change https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982486428 I’m trying to see the possibilities to make things happen and look at the connection for students and family to learn this process together. ]]> 2020-12-03 03:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982486428 Process - Teaching Moment https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982487297 Educating the children re: the history of Sherman. Discussion in the classroom, reading materials, speakers re: Native American History. Giving time to educate the community to allow for discussions at home. Time to reach out to prior librarian to learn the history of the school and be able to honor the history of the school or neighborhood. Time to reach out to former students/alumni. ]]> 2020-12-03 03:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982487297 Having Speakers from the Native community come in and discuss the history, assist in educating the community about why the name change is important. Learning about Sherman is import too. Learning of the harm he brought to native people will provide context. https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982487864 2020-12-03 03:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982487864 It would be great if every class could come up with names and the students could learn about the history of the name https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982488034 2020-12-03 03:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982488034 I would like for the process to be tabled until the kids are back in school so meaningful discussion can take place without taking away from the current DL curriculum https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982489349 2020-12-03 03:54:03 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982489349 Have guest speakers to help explain the context, like Mrs. Parker said. Educators, and every class does a collage to help grieve the loss of the name, yet to be emotionally ready to welcome the new name--or proposed new names. Classes display their work... https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982490856 2020-12-03 03:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982490856 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982492209 Student generated names and a process ]]> 2020-12-03 03:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982492209 Loss & Opportunity https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982495865 It's important to acknowledge that kids/people connect with the identity of a name, and that they may feel grief about the loss of the name. There's also an opportunity for kids to be hands-on with a historical process and to learn that change happens and often for good reason.]]> 2020-12-03 03:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982495865 https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982496979 Could we have a place to write thoughts and ideas at a supply pick up? ]]> 2020-12-03 03:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982496979 Students Involvement https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982504370 Students get to learn the history of Sherman. Teachers in each class can share and talk about Sherman history and have a kids be part of the process. They can all contribute by ex: write a page / draw a picture of what name will fit for our school. 
The class will VOTE for the best name and the School will vote for the name. 
Mainly : Just to have students, families involved/participate  with the part of the change. ]]> 2020-12-03 04:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/parkerh17/n38dbwi2wj5esxls/wish/982504370