Celebrating Black HistoryFebruary 2017

South Lake Elementary School

South Lake Drama Club students recited poems that celebrated the rich tradition of African American poetry. Hats off for such an excellent performance!

South Lake Dance Club - Ballet dancers presented a variety of dances that expressed elegance and integrated poetry.

Drama Club - Recited “power” in captured words that send hearts soaring and brought tears to our eyes.

Our beautiful dancers waited patiently with excitement and enthusiasm.

I told my story in song and poetry.

The beauty is the act of saying it.

Our dancers were very fluid as they soared in the air. That’s it girls, you are beautiful!

These outstanding ballet dancers filled our hearts with joy! Teamwork! Teamwork!

Look at me! “I can do this and so can you!”

We are a team!!!

Poetry in motion!

We can out dance the swans, “Bring it on!”

“Stop! Wait! We will show you what we can do…. yes!”

Yes! We held our audience captive!

Welcome, Harriet Tubman and George Washington Carver!

All Dreams are Possible!

We know you can do it!

Our families are enjoyed the drama and dance performances.

Ms. Sultan was ready to share American spirituals with South Lake families.

Ms. Sultan and Ms. Bowers engaged our students in music, singing, and playing instruments.

Third grade students created a hall of fame with their “Guess Who” projects.

Our talented first grade students sang many special songs; voices filled with glee!

First graders led by Ms. Barth and Ms. Geros shared their voices and pride.

Fifth grader, Ryan shared his report on Malcolm X.

Fifth grade students, Valerie and Maira researched and presented on Rosa Parks and Wilma Rudolph.

Vanessa researched Ida B. Wells.

Kenny and Jayden researched Harriet Tubman and Barack Obama.

Ms. Clarke shared precious antiques with our families.

An array of different antiques used to clean the home.

Special antiques used in the dining room.

Students carefully read all the descriptors for the “Guess Who” projects.

Do you recognize these famous people?

Famous quotations and accomplishments featured in South Lake hall of fame!

South Lake students enjoying playing mancala during our Black History Night event.

Played jacks and checkers… always two favorites!

Students and families engaged in fun games like Sorry!

Connect Four a great game enjoyed together!

Ms. Howard enjoyed playing checkers with South Lake students.

Our helpful volunteers enjoyed playing games with our students and families.

Ms. Clarke shared the stories behind these special antiques.

Families engaged in Ms. Clarke’s amazing antiques.

Ms. Clarke’s favorite kitchen tools!

Special Thanks to the Black History Celebration Committee

Chairperson: Ms. Major

Ms. Howard Ms. Scott

Ms. Divita Ms. Davis

Ms. Thorpe Ms. Ribeiro

Ms. Falatko Ms. Gibney

Ms. Vasquez Ms. Negro-Zevallos

Ms. Pierre Ms. Bowers

Ms. Able Ms. Tilbury

Ms. McNamara Ms. Kennedy

Ms. Akinsanya Ms. Sultan

Ms. Kim Ms. Creef