May's Cultural Spotlight is Egypt and Pakistan
Cultural spotlights for the month of May are Egypt and Pakistan. Cultural Diversity volunteers host a workshop full of fun crafts and activities, such as hieroglyphics, King Tut mask, weaving and cultural learning every Tuesday during afternoon recess. Find out about more things you can do with your kids to learn about the countries and cultures of Egypt & Pakistan by visiting this information page.
April’s Cultural Spotlight is Latin America
A fun cultural learning experience is available every Tuesday afternoon during recess. This month, the activities will include cultural influences from Argentina, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua, and Chile. Cultural Diversity volunteers will host a workshop full of fun crafts and activities, such as piñatas, maracas, Mayan mask, and cultural learning. Find out about more things you can do with your kids to learn about the country and culture of Latin America by clicking here.
Cultural Diversity volunteers host a workshop full of fun crafts and activities, such as paper lanterns, dragon puppets, and cultural learning every Tuesday during afternoon recess. Please visit this document to find out about more things you can do with your kids to learn about the country and culture of China. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the Cultural Diversity group, please contact Lisa Callan at grptsavpprograms@gmail.com.
“sukriyah” (Thank You) to Banu Rajesh and Team India for their leadership, creativity, and hours upon hours of work in chairing the Cultural Diversity Council’s celebration of the
country and culture of India.
Cultural spotlight for the month of February is INDIA.
“Kamsamnida” ...to Annie Choi and Team Korea for their leadership, creativity, and hours upon hours of work in chairing the Cultural Diversity Council’s celebration of the country and culture of Korea.
Cultural Diversity volunteers host a workshop full of fun crafts and
activities, such as making chestnut tops and Korean costume origami, and cultural learning every Tuesday during afternoon recess. Please explore the resources about Korea here. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the Cultural Diversity group, please contact Lisa Callan at grptsavpprograms@gmail.com.
**CULTURAL FOCUS WILL BE INDIA IN FEBRUARY**
The Cultural Diversity Council will be sharing traditions done in December from various countries with the kids, such as cleaning the home to have a fresh start for the New Year. Combining this with the spirit of giving during the
holidays, we are asking the kids to donate a gently used toy found in their cleaned room. Please have them bring the
item to school on 12/6 or 12/13, to be collected and donated to Eastside Baby Corner.
If you'd like to volunteer to help with the Cultural Diversity group, please contact Lisa Callan at grptsavpprograms@gmail.com.
Coming up--Cultural Focus for January: Korea
Did you have extra good luck this past week? You may be able to thank the “Lucky Eye” the students made at the cultural workshop during afternoon recess last week. Intricate mosaic tiles with Turkish motifs were also created – all sponsored by the Cultural Diversity Council! 
Find out about more things you can do with your kids to learn about the country and culture of Turkey by visiting this Turkey resource sheet. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the Cultural Diversity group, please contact Lisa Callan at grptsavpprograms@gmail.com.
(Japan) Cultural Focus:
Have your kids been talking about the sumo wrestlers or paper hats they made during recess last week? Find out about more things you can do with your kids to learn about the country and culture of Japan by visiting the PTSA website.
If you'd like to volunteer to help with the Cultural Diversity group, please contact Lisa Callan at grptsavpprograms@gmail.com.
