Dallas ISD Kicks Off Hispanic Heritage Month

12 Sep 2006

Students will perform, dress in traditional attire and entertain special guests

DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District will kick-off this year's Hispanic Heritage Month observances with celebrations at various school campuses beginning Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

This year's theme is "Our Rich Culture Contributing to America's Future."

Hispanic Heritage month is observed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The dates for the national celebration originally were chosen because several Latin American countries, whose immigrants make up the Hispanic community in the United States, celebrate their independence day around Sept. 15.

Below are some of the events that will take place in district schools:

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• Arturo Salazar Elementary School, 1120 Ravinia St., will host Ballet Folklorico performances at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 14, in the school auditorium.
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• Arthur Kramer Elementary School, 7131 Midbury Lane, students perform songs, dances, and host a fashion show featuring traditional attire from different countries. They also will have traditional foods and a Mariachi band will perform. This will take place on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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• C.F. Carr Elementary School, 1952 Bayside, will host schoolwide performances by second graders. Also, school staff will dress in traditional attire from different Latin American countries on Monday, Sept. 18.
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For more information about events at other district schools, please call the school.