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To promote global awareness and empathy, our world language classes participated in Hispanic Heritage Month which is celebrated nationally every year in the fall. While our Spanish classes recognize Spanish speakers and Hispanic countries all year long, special projects and presentations were shared to honor the month.
“I enjoyed Hispanic Heritage Month and the exhibit project because it gave me the opportunity to expand my views of the Hispanic culture and learn more about Hispanic people and their important role in the world.”
In our lower school Spanish enrichment classes, Señor Abarca taught his students about the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans in the United States and shared pieces of literature from famous Hispanic authors to learn about different countries and cultures. Third grade students researched famous people of Hispanic descent and Addison Rohm, dressed up in costumes to share what they grade 8 learned with their classmates. “I enjoyed Hispanic Heritage Month because I thought it was cool to honor the Spanish individuals who accomplished great things,” said Graham Bengel, third grader who presented about Lionel Messi, an Argentinian soccer player. “Learning about Ellen Ochoa taught me to always reach for the moon,” said Isabel Mavico, third grader, who shared about the astronaut.
In middle school our world language teachers highlighted different Hispanic people who have contributed to our country in a special way. Señora Ferrari taught her students about “El 8
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Mate”, a typical Argentinian tea that builds friendship and community. “It is so ‘me’ that I love to share about it with the students as it is very authentic and far from stereotypical,” said Señora Ferrari. Eighth grade students in Spanish classes created an exhibit for Hispanic Heritage Month that they shared with fellow students about notable Hispanic Americans and culture, music, dance, art, food and games. “When we celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month, I really enjoyed the dances. I’m a dancer and I thought it was interesting how all the dances were created. I think it’s also a really great opportunity to learn about other cultures and to not just focus on American dances,” said Savannah Parker, grade 6.
Upper school students in Spanish classes created a collaborative poster of famous Hispanics and their quotes in addition to learning about the culture through music and activities around Dia De La Raza which is celebrated in Spanish-speaking countries. CCS Director of Diversity and Belonging Jozi Walker was a guest speaker in Honors Spanish and shared about intercultural communications.
