International Night

HORACE MANN 2016 INTERNATIONAL NIGHT INVITATION!

Friday, October 14th, 6:00-7:30PM

Horace Mann Gymnasium

What is it?

The gym is transformed into a global fair with tables, hosted by HM families, to celebrate their countries OR countries they are interested in and have chosen so that people can learn more. Tables have food, activities and cultural items from many countries around the world. Children are given a “passport” so that they visit all the countries and earn a prize!

How can you participate?

1. Host a table! Celebrate your heritage OR choose a country of interest and sign up to host! Co- hosting with friends or other Horace Mann parents is fine too. Simply click the link to the google doc below and sign up! Also Attached is few tips for the event. It is FUN to host and usually very popular. Be prepared to share a table with someone!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1V_94ULYTqiUb_bHE_HMHKjPktDtPtzd70RSu9ZvJIgk/edit?usp=sh aring

2. Be a guest and simply visit the tables and sample the food offerings!


We hope to have an evening filled with music, food, artifacts, culture, and fun for all! Looking forward to seeing you all.



Table Tips & Food Guidelines

Tips

Food guidelines

Display items from your chosen country Bring books, posters, banners of your country Hang your flag Come dressed in traditional clothing Create a game or art/craft Create a ppt slideshow and have it playing on laptop Bring all supplies needed to “dress up” your table and to serve food (scissors, tape, markers, display cases, plates, spoons, fork, cups etc.) Be prepared to share a table with someone—this is a popular night!

Bring what you need to display/serve food (tablecloth, plates, utensils) Avoid any raw or undercooked meat, chicken, fish or eggs. No raw sushi please. Label dishes for any allergens: dairy, eggs, soy, wheat, nuts, fish, shellfish, etc. Bring food already cooked; plugs are few and far between and first come, first served; bring extension cord if you need outlet.

If you have questions, please contact Manisha Trivedi (mtrivedi036@gmail.com) or Kristen (kristen.gleason@gmail.com) Come and join the fun!