06/01/2026
We wrapped up May with our AAPI presentation, highlighting dances we learned from members of our AAPI community: Dragon Dance, Tinikling, and Hula. 🌺🐉🎋
This student-led project was driven by the initiative, collaboration, and dedication of our students. Through learning these dances and the stories behind them, students gained a deeper appreciation for the richness of different cultures and the importance of respecting and celebrating one another’s traditions.
Our students need mirrors that reflect their own identities and experiences, but they also need windows that help them see and learn from the world around them. This experience provided both—offering opportunities to connect with cultures represented in our community while learning from people whose backgrounds, traditions, and perspectives may differ from their own. Our communities are filled with teachers, and there is so much to gain when we learn from one another.
Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, supported our students, and helped make this experience so meaningful. We are proud of all that our students learned and accomplished together. AAPIHeritageMonth
