Or we can make it so horrifically boring that they choose to not publish anything. On Tuesday, June 3, 2014, Erika Zurawski <zura0007@xxxxxxx> wrote: > I agree that media isn’t usually something that goes aware by lack of > comments. Would there be a few people that would be willing to starting > drafting a press comment, to possibly be used later in a full press > release, with general themes that could be woven in to any outcome of the > meeting tonight? With a heavy leaning on inspirational – love for school > was demonstrated in action by many students; families came together to > support their school and the people who educate their children; power of > unity in seeking social justice. You know, those kinds of things. > Basically, a series of “soundbites” that make our community sound amazing. > Maybe there is a group of parents who could meet briefly after the meeting > tonight to volunteer to write something up? > > > > Erika > > > > *From:* familyschool-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','familyschool-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');> > [mailto:familyschool-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','familyschool-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');>] *On > Behalf Of *Steff Yorek > *Sent:* Tuesday, June 03, 2014 8:57 AM > *To:* familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','familyschool@xxxxxxxxxxxxx');> > *Subject:* [familyschool] Re: INPUT NEEDED- the media contacted me again > > > > I think that we should say that today we still do not have comment > however, having utilized personal ties that some of our allies have to ask > her to hold the story I think we must get back to her this week. > > I have done quite a bit of the behind the scenes media work with the > Anti-war 23. I know how difficult it is to deal with what feels very much > like the intrusion of strangers into issues that may make people feel like > their personal integrity is being questioned. My experience doing media > work tells me that ignoring it will not make it go away and in fact can > make it snowball. I think we want to be able to give a positive and > forward looking message and quite soon. I think it is important to frame > that message in our own terms and with our own values and try to > communicate those values to Sheila. > > That's my advice but as always I defer to those most impacted by the story > for the final decision. > > Steff (But you can call me Shawn) > > > > On Tue, Jun 3, 2014 at 6:18 AM, Jessica Flannigan <jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jessflan@xxxxxxxxxxx');>> wrote: > > Hi Wonderful people. Sheila Regan of the MN Daily messaged me last night > asking if the parents had decided on a press statement. She asked where we > are at In This situation. I have not responded. I need input from you all- > I could easily say we are still not ready to speak. Or? Please chime in > here :) > > In love (fest) > Jessica F_________________________ > To unsubscribe, send a message to "familyschool-request" with a subject of > "unsubscribe". > > For questions, contact administrator directly at jess.sundin@xxxxxxxxx > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jess.sundin@xxxxxxxxx');> > > >