Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Every year, people celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. This 30-day event is an opportunity for children and families to celebrate their heritage, and for all of us to learn more about diverse Hispanic cultures and their unique customs, traditions, and history. 

Yesterday, all Glover Kids learned about papel picado and were given sheets of tissue paper to create their own!  Papel picado, traditional Mexican folk art, is a captivating and colorful craft that can inspire children to get creative at home! “Papel picado” translates to “perforated paper;” these decorations feature intricate designs cut into colorful tissue paper. Traditional papel picado often uses bright shades of colors like red, yellow, green, and purple. You will commonly see these delicate, lacy banners during festivals and celebrations in Latin American countries.  For more information, visit the Glover PTO’s webpage, here.  

Please return your children’s creations by next week so we can decorate the school’s entranceway.