DASD Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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From September 15 through October 15, Downingtown Area School District (DASD) will join communities nationwide in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and recognizing the history, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic communities.
Throughout the month, students and staff will take part in educational and creative activities highlighting Hispanic cultures and traditions. While DASD Spanish teachers incorporate culture into their lessons year-round, Hispanic Heritage Month provides additional opportunities for students to make meaningful connections between language, culture, and the world around them.
Learning Through Culture
“As a Spanish teacher, I love seeing students make meaningful connections to the language and cultures we study,” said Lionville Middle School Spanish Teacher Samantha Kelly. “Hispanic Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize the rich history, contributions, and diverse voices of Hispanic communities while inspiring students to appreciate the world beyond their own experiences.”
DASD Director of Student Relations and School Climate Justin Brown also highlighted the value of celebrating these cultures throughout the district.
“Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities while helping students recognize the value in learning from one another,” said Brown. “My favorite part of this month is seeing the opportunities our teachers and staff create in their classrooms to help students learn about and celebrate Hispanic and Latino cultures.”
Celebrations Across DASD
At Lionville Middle School, students and staff will participate in music trivia, collaborate on a mural, and discover how geography influences life throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
“These engaging activities invite students to explore different cultures and traditions,” said Kelly.
Celebrations throughout the district will also include performances by Conjunto Philadelphia, a group dedicated to preserving the musical traditions of pre-Revolutionary Cuba.
Several schools will partner with Aramark to host lunch tastings featuring dishes created by Hispanic and Latino Aramark chefs, offering students another way to experience and learn about different cultures.
For more information about DASD's initiatives to foster a positive school climate, visit www.dasd.org/srsc.
