International Night

Posted March 30, 2024

When: Thursday, May 2nd, 6-8pm

Who: All Swigert students and families

What: A celebration of our school diversity. A way to honor, celebrate, and learn about the diverse cultures represented at our school as well as share the harvest from our school garden

What to bring: A picnic for your family including water/drinks, plates, utensils, and A DISH TO SHARE

During the school day:

  • Students will share in morning meeting about their cultural backgrounds
  • Students will walk the hallways to see table displays
  • Interested students and staff will dress up in traditional cultural clothing
  • Students will harvest lettuce from our school garden

During the evening we will provide all the following activities!

Scheduled Activities:

ActivityLocation
Salad Bar and Shared Food ItemsCafeteria
Picnicking at your leisure – consider taking items to go!Cafeteria
MLL Student VideosSpanish Room
Table DisplaysHallways and Lobby
Temporary Tattoos & CraftsArt Room
Arabian Nights Coffee, Dates, RelaxationLobby Area

Activities that will take place during the entire event from 6:00-8:00pm:

6:00Kick Off AnnouncementsGymnasium
6:15 – 6:45Taiko Japanese DrummersLibrary
6:30 – 7:00Chihera Family Band (Marimbas)Gymnasium
6:45 – 7:15African DrummingMusic Room
7:00 – 7:15Swigert SingersLibrary
7:00 – 7:15Ukrainian DancersGymnasium
7:15 – 7:30Bollywood DancersGymnasium
7:30 – 7:45Mexican Folk DancingGymnasium
7:30 – 8:00Polynesian DancersLibrary

Note: Alcohol is not permitted on school grounds