The Lakeland community is invited to the International Family Night from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26th in the LES (Lakeland Elementary School) gym celebrating the cultural diversity of the Lakeland School System (LSS)
The LSS English as a Second Language (ESL) Program will welcome parents, students and community members to the event, according to Dr. Ted Horrell, superintendent of the LSS.
It is a collaboration of students, families, teachers, and community members celebrating the diverse cultures represented at LES and Lakeland Middle Preparatory School (LMPS).
A wide range of performers consisting of both student and community groups will entertain guests. Alison Garland, ESL teacher at LMPS, said the LMPS Jazz Band and Mane Melody Singers and LES Glee and Guitar Clubs will perform. Also appearing on stage will be Dr. Horrell and his band, Ted Horrell and The Monday Night Card.
Families will host decorated tables with cultural artifacts, clothing, and food samples from a variety of countries. Community groups will display costumes, music, and dance from various cultures.
For more information, contact Jennifer Cockroft 317.6010 or jcockroft@lakelandk12.org
