NewGate Montessori School's International Day

Oct. 12, 2011 - PRLog -- NewGate School, an international Montessori school in Sarasota, Florida, will celebrate its 2nd annual International Children’s Day on October 31st. On this day the school will turn into a rich cultural marketplace; students will parade adorned in their traditional clothing, celebrating a rich tapestry of heritage that transverses the globe.

Demonstrations by parents and local businesses/performers and organizations will include: Red Tiger who will present Martial Arts from Korea, Sarah Soboleski will present A Day in Poland and Carmen Meckman will take us on a journey to Ecuador, in South America; Bev Boardman a National Movement & Dance Clinician will join us on this day to showcase African Beats, Mayuko Seto a native of Japan will teach us the art form of Origami, and a presentation of Israel and Jewish Folk Dancing by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota will be enjoyed by all. To culminate the morning program Gary Rienstrom, a Scottish Troubadour will lead the International Parade.

The students will also bring out the Giant Peace Dove that represents a symbol of peace and unity around the world and which is often paraded to celebrate International Peace Day.

The Montessori curriculum has a peace component woven through it, and it is fitting that the dove be included in a day of celebrating children and global cultures. 
The celebration will take place at NewGate School, 5237 Ashton Road, Sarasota, Fl 34233
Visit http://www.newgate.edu for details

Sponsored by
http://www.friendsofmontessori.com, Friends of Montessori, Fundraising for Montessori Schools

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NewGate School, 5237 Ashton Road, Sarasota, Florida 34233, Phone 941-922-4949
sponsored by
The Montessori Foundation
Edelsbacher Design Group, Sarasota advertising agency