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From

The Counselors Desk

Welcome back! I hope everyone’s holidays were filled with love and happiness. As we start this new
year together let us pray for peace, healing and health for all.

I will be visiting the 3-8th grade classrooms in the upcoming weeks to discuss the “Stand Up Against
Hate” campaign. New Jersey Department for Civil Rights is encouraging our young people to have their voice
heard and rise up against hate thru hashtags, sayings and artwork! Please see below for details. If you or your
child has any questions please contact me by email or phone.

God bless,
Mrs. Divina Roche
St. Joseph Grade School
School Counselor
Slogan or Hashtag - Submit a slogan or hashtag of six
words or less that encourages New Jerseyans to stand up
to hate. Only one slogan or hashtag will be selected. This
slogan or hashtag will become the tagline featured on all
materials, including lawn signs, social media posts,
posters, advertisements, and more.

Artwork Design - Submit a drawing, painting, or digital
design on the theme of standing up to hate. One piece per
age group will be selected and be featured on social media
posts, lawn signs, posters, advertisements, and more.

 The New Jersey division on Civil Rights (DCR) is hosting a “Stand Up

Against Hate” Contest for young people throughout the state.

 The contest is meant to encourage students to “create and submit

slogans hashtags or artwork that will raise awareness for the need to

counter the recent rise in bias incidents and inspire young people to stand
up against hate.

 Students who are interested in participating should submit their original
work along with a submission form to their homeroom teacher no later than

February 5th. Details can be found at:
https://www.nj.gov/oag/dcr/ybtf-student-competition/index.html
 Student work will be evaluated at the school level and those chosen will

be sent to represent SJGS in this state competition.

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