This year at Jones Blackhurst Elementary School, we are planning and making authentic opportunities to connect with our students and families within our diverse community. During the month of September, we have been celebrating Cultural Awareness and Diversity through various activities in our classrooms, on GMJags, and in specials. We realize that we are very fortunate to have so many students with their own unique cultures, traditions, and languages, and hope that through our efforts and yours, we can encourage all of us to accept and celebrate differences all year long. It is our goal that as we learn more about each other and the world around us, we can discover what makes people the same and celebrate what makes us different. Thank you for those that participated in our cultural awareness survey and shared your country/tradition of origin, and your willingness to share more with us this year!