Special Events
Heartland ESL students and teachers are always up to something fun. From field trips to holiday parties to movie nights, the ESL Program knows how to have a good time!
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Celebrating diversity.
ESL Potluck
Each year in May, Heartland’s ESL Program hosts a Potluck dinner for students, staff and their families. Students prepare food from their native countries to share with classmates and teachers. The ESL Potluck is the year-end celebration to recognize the hard work of ESL students and teachers!
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Looks delicious!
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Visiting with classmates and families.
International Culture Night
Each summer, ESL students present an International Culture Night highlighting different aspects of their native cultures. International Culture Night is a free event open to the public that fosters communication among community members from different backgrounds.
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Students interview classmates and prepare informational posters about their native countries.
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International Culture Night includes Children’s Story Corner with stories from around the world.
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Arts and crafts are a part of the fun!
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Some student choose to wear the traditional costumes of their native countries.