Clara H. Carlson School

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Clara H. Carlson School hosted a Spirit Week that culminated with the fourth annual Women’s History Month Living Museum on March 27.

Spirit Week began with “Give Women Their Flowers” on Monday, and scholars were encouraged to honor and appreciate important women in their life by wearing floral prints or flowers. Tuesday’s theme, “Honoring Women in Education,” represented this year’s national Women’s History Month theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” and students and staff wore the color red. The scholars wore their favorite superhero shirts and brought in a picture of a “super” woman in their lives for “Women are Superheroes” on Wednesday. 

In the gymnasium on March 27, classes throughout the building visited the interactive Women’s History Month Living Museum. Fifth and sixth graders in the Women’s History Month Living Museum Club researched influential women from various fields — such as politics, science, arts, sports and social justice — and presented their findings in character. The scholars spent approximately seven weeks, meeting once weekly after school, researching their selected figure and preparing for the museum event. They researched the person’s childhood, achievements, struggles faced and why they are influential. The presenters refined their public speaking skills by memorizing their speech, and they also prepared costumes and props. Some of the influential women featured in the museum included Simone Biles, Ruby Bridges, Dr. Mae Jemison and Fatima Jinnah. Additionally, students and staff concluded Spirit Week by wearing the traditional colors of Women’s History Month: purple, green or white.

Along with the presenters, scholars participated as tour guides, helping their peers navigate the museum. The annual club and museum activity is facilitated by co-advisers Mrs. McNamara and Ms. Truglia.