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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the families of King ES
Music, food, dancing and family filled King Elementary as the school continued one of its annual traditions, bringing its community together to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. King’s Hispanic Heritage Month […]
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Getting to know students means getting to know the communities they call home. The School District of Lancaster joined the City of Lancaster, PA's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Ewell Plaza and Binns Park, sharing in an occasion that honored the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino neighbors.
Music and dancing filled the downtown gathering, with headliner Joseph Fonseca and performances by Ballet Folklórico Yaretzi and Mariachi Mi Tierra Mía. Food vendors and community organizations joined the celebration, giving visitors plenty to explore between performances.
Students bring their family histories and experiences into the classroom every day. A language spoken at home or a tradition passed between generations can shape how a young person understands themselves and the people around them. Seeing those parts of their lives celebrated publicly can be a source of pride. It also gives classmates and neighbors an opportunity to learn about traditions beyond their own.
Hispanic Heritage Month invites us to learn more about the people behind the traditions, including the differences within communities often grouped under a single label. For schools, this means making room for a range of voices in lessons and listening to how students describe their own experiences. Every student deserves to feel that their background has a place in their education.
SDoL was proud to join the celebration and thanks the City of Lancaster, PA, the performers and everyone who helped make it possible.
Getting to know students means getting to know the communities they call home. The School District of Lancaster joined the City of Lancaster, PA’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Ewell Plaza and Binns Park, sharing in an occasion that honored the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino neighbors.
Music and dancing filled the downtown gathering, with headliner Joseph Fonseca and performances by Ballet Folklórico Yaretzi and Mariachi Mi Tierra Mía. Food vendors and community organizations joined the celebration, giving visitors plenty to explore between performances.
Students bring their family histories and experiences into the classroom every day. A language spoken at home or a tradition passed between generations can shape how a young person understands themselves and the people around them. Seeing those parts of their lives celebrated publicly can be a source of pride. It also gives classmates and neighbors an opportunity to learn about traditions beyond their own.
Hispanic Heritage Month invites us to learn more about the people behind the traditions, including the differences within communities often grouped under a single label. For schools, this means making room for a range of voices in lessons and listening to how students describe their own experiences. Every student deserves to feel that their background has a place in their education.
SDoL was proud to join the celebration and thanks the City of Lancaster, PA, the performers and everyone who helped make it possible.
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