Door Decorating Contest Winner – Room 218
Students came together to create the winning door with the symbol of a tree that was intended to illustrate the diversity of Hispanic cultures and the rich contributions made by 19 countries represented in the leaves of the tree. The tree features hand cut leaves, colorful symbols, and influential Hispanic authors. The team was led by Ms. Brauer and Ms. C. Smith with Julio de la Cruz Aguirre and Rose Do. Several more students contributed, including Gloria Fuentes Escobar, Eduardo Garcia Cartagena, Daphne Suazo Gomez, Elisa Aguilar Yanes, Nataly Jimenez Lemus, Emely Roque, and Xicsion Luna Rodriguez.
“I am glad that we had the opportunity for Spanish speaking students to demonstrate their culture and be recognized for their hard work in creating a display to share with the school community.”
Ms. Brauer
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, México, the Caribbean, and Central & South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, México and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period.
These are some highlights of the decorations celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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