A message from the International and Multicultural Families Committee:

Dear Amazing PS20 Community,

We’re inviting parent volunteers to co-lead our upcoming monthly multicultural celebrations and help keep our IB cultural values—diversity, inclusion, and global understanding—strong and visible, especially in today’s challenging political climate. Ideally, we’re aiming for 3–4 volunteers per event so these celebrations can move forward.

>> Please complete the Volunteer form if you're interested & able to help! <<

 NEXT FRIDAY, JAN 29th  — URGENT NEED

French Culture Celebration & Workshop - Great opportunity for families with French heritage—or anyone excited to learn and share! 

• Hands-on Galette des Rois baking/making

• French influence in the U.S. & beyond, including:

  • Louisiana (birthplace of Cajun & Creole cultures)

  • Michigan, Illinois, Missouri (St. Louis), Wisconsin, Indiana, Minnesota

   

Monthly Cultural Celebrations
LAST THURSDAYS of the month @ Cafeteria from 2:40-4:30pm. Please let your afterschool programs know you would like your child to participate.

Proposed Dates:

• JAN 29: French Culture & Mardi Gras (French-colonized Americas)

• FEB 26: Lunar New Year & Asian Cultures (China, Japan, India, etc.)

• MAR 26: Eid, Passover, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Holi

• APR 23: Indigenous Peoples (Global) & Earth Day

• MAY 28: Cinco de Mayo & Latino Celebrations (Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Cuba, etc.)

 How to Help

• Co-lead a celebration connected to your family’s culture or interests

• Help with Ideas, food, activities, storytelling, music, or crafts

• Support planning and day-of coordination

If you’re interested—or have questions—please reply here or reach out directly: analourdes@ps20.org. Your participation helps ensure our students continue to experience meaningful, joyful, and educational cultural celebrations.

Thank you for helping our community stay connected, curious, and inclusive.

Warmly,

International & Multicultural Families Committee