LatinX Festival
ASM
by Quyen Thach and Otis Harris-Wai
The morning of the Latinx Festival Day started out with our All School Meeting (ASM). Aside from the usual ASM procedures like the roll call and pledge, several students shared about their heritage and background knowledge on Latin America today. The 3rd and 4th graders danced to a song by Cardi B, led by Mr. Omar. After that, our fellow 5th graders performed a dance with lively choreography, then formed a dance circle where several people freestyled. The 8th graders also participated in a dance. ASM ended with students expressing parts of their heritage through clothing.
Food
by Ellie Dubasik and Nur Schlenker
Photo by Quyen Thach
Ellie: The Latinx Festival had lots of fun and delicious foods. One of my favorites was the Papas Rellenas De Carne, somewhat like an empanada. It had a delicious beef and potato filling, with garlic and salsa as condiments. The next thing I tried was Papas Con Tajin. It was street corn with a cheesy flavor and tajin on top. As a drink, I tried the pink Aqua Fresca. It had a sweet hibiscus flavor. Lastly, I tried the conchas. The soft texture and flavor was so good. My rating for this year's Latinx Festival food is 10/10. Yum.
Nur: The Latinx festival foods were delicious like always. Some of my faves were the Papas Con Tajin, the Quesadilla (though it had a huge line) and the Horchata. I could drink that Horchata for days on end. Its cinnamony sweet flavor was delectable, and it was really refreshing. The Papas Con Tajin were cheesy and tangy, and the Conchas were MUCH better than the school breakfast ones! The quesadilla/taco stand had the longest line out of all of them. All in all, my total rating for this year’s Latinx festival food is 9.5/10, because nothing is perfect.
Photo by Quyen Thach
Arts and Crafts
by Sava Wallaert
Arts and crafts were a significant part of Friday’s Latinx Festival. One highlight was the Young Innovative Artist’s Collective (YIAC), a group of New Schoolers who make and sell homemade crafts. The group, which consists mostly of 8th graders as well as a few 5th grade students, operated a table near the turf at the East side of the recess yard.
They sold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, greeting cards, and Beastly Beanies, their line of creepy-themed crocheted beanies. If you are interested in learning more about YIAC, I recommend asking one of the members (listed below) or attending one of their routine sales, which are hosted at various venues throughout San Francisco.
YIAC members include 8th graders Syah, Nur, Galit, Sequoia, Ellie, Frankie, and Layla, as well as 5th graders Lena and Maria.
