Level 3 students at Morgan Elementary recently celebrated cultures found in their local and regional communities. Teachers, students, and parents filled the gymnasium to celebrate the third annual Culture Day.

The celebration was the culminating activity for their study of cultures. Each student was assigned a country to research and present. In class, students researched their country’s traditional clothing, food, language, and holidays using a variety of print and digital texts. Students created a doll that reflected their country as well as a digital presentation with the information they researched.

Level 3 teachers Rhonda Miller, Britt Hatcher, and Ruth Haynes worked with students for several weeks to prepare for their celebration. Students created artwork and learned songs, dances, and drum pieces from various cultures to perform for their visitors. Students brought in traditional foods from each country that was represented. A lot of the food was purchased from local restaurants like Mykonos Grill and Yummi Banh Mi. After the presentations, parents and students enjoyed food and fellowship.

Rhonda Miller helped create the first Culture Day at Morgan four years ago.

She said this is a great opportunity for Morgan Elementary students. Rhonda said, “For our school, it’s an opportunity to celebrate the diversity that exists within our community. It also offers a great experience to deepen social awareness and understanding by celebrating the incredible culture of the world beyond their immediate community.”

Press Release courtesy of Kendel Cozart, Morgan Elementary School Communications Ambassador.