Welcome Q:

Cameras On!

How are you feeling? Use a word from the wheel.

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You can chat to the group chat or to a Family head individually.

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What Happened: A lot happened in our city and country in the past day:

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Wednesday Morning: Supporters of Trump came to DC the same day the US Congress was doing the last step of confirming Joe Biden will be the next president.

Wednesday Afternoon:

A mob of Trump’s supporters overtake the US Capitol. Lawmakers are evacuated. One Trump supporter is shot and killed. The rioters have control of the Capital for about 4 hours.

Wednesday Evening:

The police retake the Capitol, though many of Trump’s supporters remain near nearby even after the curfew. As of midnight, 52 people had been arrested. Around 9pm, Congress starts meeting again to make the election results official.

What’s Right For You Today?

Your Choice:

1. SOME of us may want to talk more about what’s happening and our reactions in a circle with Family (sneak peek at the questions on the right).

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• OTHERS might prefer not to talk about it now and have quiet, independent work time.

You’ll make your choice on the next slide.

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Circle Questions

Open: What are you hoping to get out of this discussion?

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Circle Questions

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1. As you heard about what happened this morning and/or watched yesterday, what were your first thoughts or strongest feelings?
2. What are your thoughts about what this means for you, our city, and/or our country?
3. What is your hope for our city and/or country over the next two weeks?

Close: One word: how are you feeling?

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What’s Right For You Today?

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Your Choice:

To Do:

• Your Family Heads will tell you who is making the breakout rooms.
• Private chat that Family Head “Circle” or “Work”
• ONE Family Head will go into a breakout room with all the folks who chose “Circle” and lead a mini modified circle
• The OTHER Family Head will stay in the main room with those who do NOT want to have a discussion and monitor work time.

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Really want to talk about how you’re feeling with an adult but don’t think a circle is right? Private chat your Family Head who is staying in the room, who can help you connect with your grade-level counselor.

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Set Up

• Chat out the speaking list
• Choose three circle facilitators:
• Circle Opener

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• Circle Keeper

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• Circle Closer

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I’m going to open our circle by reading a short quote on the next slide.

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Circle Opener

DC is a world city, the nation’s capital, but also, it is our city, our home. It is a privilege and a burden to have history happen in your backyard.

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Circle Opener

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Here are the DCI Circle Norms we follow:

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1. Speak from the heart. Speak for what is true for you.

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2. Listen with your heart. Be respectful. People may have different thoughts than you -- try to understand.

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3. No need to rehearse.

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4. Without feeling rushed, say just enough.

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5. And today, we add: accept that we won’t answer everything. Our processing doesn’t end when the circle does.

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Circle Opener

In a virtual circle, we will go in the order listed in the chat.

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Today, you may choose to pass on a question.

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Circle Opener

We always start with a quick question. Today’s is:

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What are you hoping to get out of this conversation?

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Ideas include: talking about what it means, sharing my ideas, processing my feelings, hearing from others, getting more information,

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Circle Opener

We will go down the list and answer each question, talking about as many as we have time for. Our first question:

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• As you heard about what happened in the District this morning and/or watched yesterday, what were your first thoughts or strongest feelings?

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Circle Keeper

Our NEXT question is:

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• What are your thoughts about what this means for you, our city, and/or our country?

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Circle Keeper

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Our third question is:

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• The inauguration is a little less than 2 weeks away; what is your hope for this city and country in these two weeks?

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Circle Keeper

Thank you everyone for sharing today. Again, the circle is private.

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I am going to read the quote on the next slide and then ask our check-out question.

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Circle Closer

Democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will -- leaders -- with the courage to stand up…

The way forward is plain: peaceful, generous, just. It is the way of democracy, honor, and commitment.

• Joe Biden, yesterday

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Circle Closer

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Circles always end with a quick closing round. Today our question is:

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Using just one word, how are you feeling right now?

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Circle Closer