Special Events and Projects

We are proud to host various Special events and projects during the year that celebrate our diverse culture and keep our unique community knit close together.

September

• Peace Day -children walk in procession around the Peace Pole in honor of Peace Day on September 21st
• Trip to the Pumpkin Patch -annual visit to Von Thun's Farm; children are accompanied by parents and enjoy rides, activities and pumpkin picking

October

• Pumpkin Carving -everyone is invited for pumpkin carving and Halloween sing-a-long; children may wear their Halloween costumes
• Diwali -Indian festival of Light is celebrated by food, crafts and visits from Indian parents in their traditional finery

November

• Thanksgiving -all students participate in the preparation for Thanksgiving feast, and come together to enjoy delicious food

December

• St.Nick's Day -St.Nick's comes on his horse and leaves treats in cleaned children's shoes while they sleep
• St.Lucia -oldest boy and girl serve traditional Lusskats pastry to their classmates in honor of this Swedish tradition
• Chanukah -children light Menorah and learn the story of Chanukah and miracle oil
• Las Posadas/Christmas -students are introduced to story of Christmas and Mary and Joseph's search for shelter;pinata celebration

January

• International Social -multicultural event with food, dance, songs and crafts;open to all

February

• Chinese New Year -race of 12 animals is told; Chinese parents bring traditional food and red envelopes for good luck
• Parent-Child Day -students bring their Moms and Dads for one hour of classroom time
• Chick Hatch Project -Farmer brings eggs in an incubator and children observe hatching process as well as take care of the chicks for several days

March

• Passover -story of Passover and Seder plate are enjoyed
• Easter -popular Easter Egg Hunt takes place on the playground

April

• Spring Clean up -our annual clean up of the playground equipment is due
• Earth Day -let's celebrate our beautiful planet

May

• Mother's Day Tea -Moms come for a short tea, treat and a gift
• From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly Project -children observe and take care of Caterpillars until they turn into Monarch Butterflies
• Eid - celebrating the end of Ramadan
  

June

• Father's Day Celebration- Dads come for a treat and gift in the morning
• End of the Year School Picnic -potluck picnic with performance by students; students also receive their certificates