Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School students packed the school’s hallways and classrooms on Wednesday, Feb. 26 for Multi-Cultural Night. Spearheaded by KLR ENL Teacher Tianny Almanzar and District Translator Marta Mangual, and organized in conjunction with the school’s Parent Engagement Committee and the Every Person Influences Children program (EPIC), the event celebrated the many cultures that comprise the school community.
Students were invited to create a poster project showcasing their culture, and the evening started off with families mingling among the bright displays. Attendees then moved on to the cafeteria, where they enjoyed a dinner of chicken and rice prepared by none other than Principal Vernoica Serrano, along with the food services staff. After the meal, families chose from activities such as read-alouds, crafts and postcard writing.
The evening culminated with a festive performance from a group of student dancers, set to “Columbia, Mi Encanto” from the movie Bruno, and a traditional Mexican dance from the dance group Colores de mi Tierra.
At the close of the evening, Ms. Serrano announced the winners of the poster contest.
Congratulations to:
1st Place
- Luna Salzman-
- Shea Vander Meuten-
- Salome Lopez Galvez
- Persephanie Vargas
2nd place
- Isabelle Flores
- Caiden Brasington
- Shifaa Metawee
- Delian Navarro
- Antonella Caroca Barahona
3rd place
- Javeah Reynolds
- Chase Williams
- Grayson Waterton
- Evelyn Molina