On Tuesday, March 8, Seaton Elementary School celebrated International Women’s Day, a global holiday that commemorates and celebrates the political, cultural, and economic advancement of women.
The PTO has worked with Seaton parents to organize various events including: displays that will feature prominent women in history who have made significant advancements in science, art, journalism, music, and the legal field; videos of successful women in the D.C. metro area, including Seaton’s former principal Kim Jackson, to show to each classroom as an introduction to International Women’s Day; a special video call from Dr. Mamie Parker to wish the students “Happy International Women’s Day!”; and a distribution of flowers for the children to take home to give to a significant woman in their life.
We want to give a special thank you to the women listed below for participating in Seaton Elementary School’s International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month celebration! We are all inspired by your commitment and dedication to your communities!
Angela Alsobrooks, Executive of Prince George’s County
Muriel Bowser, D.C. MayorCristina Henderson, D.C. At-Large Councilmember
Kim Jackson, DCPS Chief of Elementary School, Former Seaton Principal
Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of the D.C. Department of Health
Maggie O’Neill, D.C. Artist
Dr. Mamie Parker, American Biologist, Conservationist, Executive Consultant, Former Head of Fisheries, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services
Brooke Pinto, D.C. Ward 2, Councilmember
Adrianne Todman, Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Ann Wheeler, Chair of the Prince William County Board of County Supervisors
Check out the videos here.
Here is the link to where the videos are being posted. The PTO is posting the videos until the end of the month. There are 10 in total. https://www.facebook.com/SeatonES
