Celebration of Cultures
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
4:30-6:00pm - Countryside Gym and Cafeteria
WHAT IS CELEBRATION OF CULTURES?
Celebration of Cultures is a night to honor and learn more about the diverse heritages that make up our community and our world! During this open house style event, you can check out Countryside students’ presentations, participate in a family folk dance, see performances from our classes, check out some other activities, and new this year- participate in a global fashion parade!
HOW DOES MY STUDENT PARTICIPATE?
Create a presentation!
You can sign your child up to research and represent a country, heritage or culture. This presentation is similar to a science fair type display (tri-fold board or poster board) with information about the topic and whatever else your child finds interesting and informative. The sign up form can be found here. Presentations will be displayed the night of the event.
Be in the global fashion parade!
Another way to participate in the night’s festivities is by participating in the global fashion parade! Join us as we learn about different cultures and travel the world by seeing clothing from all around the globe. Family members and siblings are welcome to "walk the runway" with their student(s). The MC will read off countries of origin as you showcase your outfits across the stage. Please note: the global fashion parade will begin at 5:40pm in the Countryside gym. Please arrive in the gym by 5:30pm so you can line up in the correct order and be ready to begin. The global fashion parade registration can be found here.
NOT READY TO PRESENT?
No worries, come and check out all the student displays and check out the other activities the night of the event! This is a great way to get an idea of what this celebration is all about. This is a family friendly event, be sure to bring the whole family.
CHECK OUT THE PERFORMANCES!
We will have performances from a variety of our classes throughout the night. And new this year-the global fashion parade!
SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to make sure this event runs smoothly. If you are interested in helping plan this event, or volunteer the night of the event, please email us - we would love the extra hand! A SignUp Genius link will be posted late-September.
Questions? Please contact our Celebration of Cultures lead, Lizzie at eahperry@gmail.com or the Countryside PTO at pto.countryside@gmail.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GLOBAL EVENT!
WHAT TO EXPECT THE DAY OF THE EVENT:
During the school day, all of the classrooms will have an opportunity to walk through all the student presentations in the Media Center. After school, all of the presentations will be brought down to the gym and set up. The event is similar to an open-house style event with activities for all ages. Drop in when you can, we know families are busy on Tuesday evenings.
GETTING STARTED ON YOUR PRESENTATION:
Pick your own family heritage or another culture of interest. Write down information or items you want to learn and share. Determine a title for your display. Make it fun!
PROJECT DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Displays should fit a 3ft. x 3ft. space. Three-sided foam or cardboard display boards are self-supporting and can be purchased at a variety of stores. Please reach out to your teacher if you need assistance finding one.
SAFETY RULES:
Celebration of Cultures is a night to honor and learn more about the diverse heritages that make up our community and our world! The PTO wants to ensure an educational, fun and comfortable event for all students and families and aligns with the Edina Public School district’s policy 506 regarding hurtful language (please see below). Project submissions may be reviewed by a team of staff prior to being displayed to ensure no hurtful language is present. Please do not include:
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Open flames
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Controlled substances
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Latex materials (gloves or balloons)
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Nuts
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Candy or food
