The Viking Voice
September 15, 2023 - Vol.1, Issue 2.
A message from the Superintendent
Dear D56 Families,
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community.
Dating back to 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week”, and it was later extended to a month in 1988. Since then, Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and much more. Over the decades, the Latino identity has become complex, diverse, and personal. The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino developed a short video by Alberto Ferreras called Somos. In Somos (We Are), a diverse group of Latinos discuss their identity, family histories, and experiences that serve as a reflection of how the American Latino community continues to evolve. You can watch the short video by clicking this link.
District 56 has a value within our Strategic Plan to create community events to celebrate our diversity. With that said, On October 5th, 2023, District 56 will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at River Trail School from 5:30-7:00 pm. The purpose of this event is to create an experience for our community that informs and celebrates the heritage and contributions of Hispanic-Americans because we want the heritage of our students to be seen, shared, and celebrated. We will be providing a meal, live music, Zumba, a participatory soccer event, we will have booths from members of our local Hispanic community, and we will proudly display student work aligned to state standards related to Hispanic heritage.
Please mark your calendars for this community event, we look forward to seeing you there!
Dr. Luis Correa
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