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Hispanic Heritage Celebrated at GAMS
On Friday, October 13, Gidney Avenue Memorial School (GAMS) held their Hispanic Heritage Day celebration in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Families gathered in the school's cafetorium to watch their children perform traditional dances followed by a feast featuring traditional Hispanic dishes. Students, teachers, and families displayed their pride with customary garb and custom T-shirts. Also, several classes created presentations or participated in activities focused on the history of different Spanish-speaking countries.
Throughout GAMS, walls and bulletin boards were decorated in celebration of Hispanic Heritage.
A few facts about Hispanic Heritage Month:
- National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15
2. National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America
3. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson
4. It was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period
5. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988
6. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
7. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively
8. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period
9. The Law Library of Congress has compiled guides to commemorative observations, including a comprehensive inventory of the Public Laws, Presidential Proclamations and congressional resolutions related to National Hispanic Heritage Month
10. Images, photos and teachers’ resources about National Hispanic Heritage Month are available at https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/Information courtesy of https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!
