Dallas ISD Observes Cinco De Mayo

23 Apr 2009

Schools will host folklorico programs, festivals, and other activities

DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District schools will host programs and activities for students, parents, staff, and community members to Mayo.

Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Although the Mexican Army was eventually defeated, the "Batalla de Puebla" came to represent a symbol of Mexican unity and patriotism.

Some of the events scheduled at Dallas ISD schools are:

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• Sunset High School, 2120 W. Jefferson, will hold a Cinco de Mayo program at 3:10 p.m., Tuesday, May 5. The program will include performances from the school's choir and folklorico ballet.
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• The Felix G. Botello Elementary School students will participate in Oak Cliff's annual Cinco de Mayo parade, Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. The parade will begin at the 600 block of W. Jefferson. The school will also have a program featuring student performances at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 5. Felix G. Botello Elementary School is located at 225 S. Marsalis Ave.
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• A Cinco de Mayo festival will take place at Bryan Adams High School, 2101 Millmar Dr., Tuesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. The festivities will include performances from Bryan Adams feeder pattern schools. The event also includes parent educational programs.
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• Maynard H. Jackson Middle School, 2929 Stag Rd., will have special guests, such as State Representative Roberto Alonzo, during the school's Cinco de Mayo program, on Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. The program will include poetry reading by students and traditional Mexican dances and songs.
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• The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) from City Park Elementary School, 1738 Gano St., is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival on Friday, May 8, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will include student performances, live music, food, games, and contests.
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• The staff at Lorenzo de Zavala Elementary, 3214 N. Winnetka Ave., will have a traditional potluck luncheon on Friday, May 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The potluck luncheon will be followed by the Cinco de Mayo program, which will include student presentations.
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• Arturo Salazar Elementary School, 1120 S. Ravinia Dr., is hosting a Cinco de Mayo queen and king coronation ceremony at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 7. The school will have a festival on Friday, May 8, at 4 p.m.
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