Highlands Elementary School
Naperville, Illinois
If you don’t have the time or money to go to different countries, why not bring the countries right to you? Highlands Elementary School did just that during its Cultural Experience Night. Sponsored by the School, Family and Community Partnership (SFCP) team, Cultural Experience Night provided an opportunity for students, families and the school staff to learn about many different cultures. More...
Leslie Cameli, SFCP Parent Co-Chair
630-357-3150 lacameli@wideopenwest.com
Type 2 | Elementary Grades | Multicultural Awareness
Weller Road ES
Silver Spring, Maryland
"We are a culturally diverse family working hand-in-hand towards excellence." This motto prompted Weller Road Elementary School’s teachers, staff and administration to host Cultural Night 2007, a fashion show that highlighted cultures from 15 countries around the world. More...
Alice Dove, Grade 2 Teacher/Parent Involvement Coordinator
301-929-2010 Alice_M._Dove@mcpsmd.org
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Multicultural Awareness
Prairie Elementary School
Naperville, Illinois
Some of the international families with children at Prairie Elementary were feeling isolated from others at the school. They talked with the teacher of English Language Learners (ELL) about wanting to be more involved with the school and with their children’s education. So the school decided to conduct an International Night to welcome these families and help them connect with others at this celebration of cultures. More...
Barbara Ryan, SFCP Co-Chair
630-778-7669 jbryan45@comcast.net
Type 5 | Elementary Grades | Multicultural Awareness
Jonathan Elementary School (JES)
Chaska, Minnesota
Students from different cultural and religious backgrounds do not always have the opportunity to share who they are and where they come from. With students from 17 different countries, Jonathan Elementary School (JES) wanted to find a way for students to better understand each other and the world they live in. The JES Parent and Community Involvement Committee led the way on this around-the-world tour, organizing the second annual JES International Fair. More...
Jill Anderson, Parent Involvemen Coordinator
952-368-9585 jill_anderson1@yahoo.com
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Multicultural Awareness
Middle Township High School
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
What better way is there to foster a dialogue between school and community than to host a cultural fair where all are welcome? This is just what Middle Township High School did one evening in May with its Passport to Possibilities. The family event brought together musicians, performers and artists, and featured cultural booths and ethnic foods. Nearly 500 parents, family members and others from the community came to the fair. More...
Douglas Penkethman, Assistant Principal
609-465-1852 ext 519 penkethmand@mtps.sjtp.net
Type 6 | High School | Multicultural Awareness