Red Bank Charter School Honoring MLK Day With March, Day Of Service

RED BANK, NJ -- As a commitment to community service and social justice, Red Bank Charter School will once again recognize Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a “Day of Service,” the school announced.

Students, faculty, staff and guests will participate in a series of community-wide activities designed to reflect and recognize the importance of service to others, school officials said.

The events began Friday with guest speaker Gilda Rogers, local historian, award-winning journalist, producer, and advocate for arts and culture. Gilda has been an integral part of the preservation of the national historic landmark, the T. Thomas Fortune House in Red Bank, and will discuss the importance of community advocacy with our students, officials said.

Monday’s events will include a variety of enrichment activities aligned with Dr. King’s mission, s.

• Younger students will watch the movie “Inside Out” followed by focused multi-grade group discussions on empathy and awareness of emotions.
• Older students will watch “He Named Me Malala” in the STEM lab followed by focused group discussions on the importance of promoting quality education for women, and ways students may actively help to changing their community.
• Students will participate in a formal debate on social issues, such as gun control laws and Syrian refugees, which they have been researching in their Social Studies classes.

Additional guests include Wesleyan Arms Red Bank residents, and student volunteers from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft. The day will culminate in a silent walk through Red Bank in recognition of these important messages. Activities will be captured through social media using the #RBCSMLKDay hashtag.

The day will finish with the school’s students, faculty and staff joining with community members to hold a Silent Walk and Closing Ceremonies, beginning at 3 p.m. at the school, 58 Oakland Street, Red Bank.