International Day
March 3, 2023 (Friday) 4:30pm - 8:30pm
STEAM Lab and Eagles Nest
QUESTIONS? Contact events@evergreenpta.org
(REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED)
DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FOR PERFORMANCES, WE HAD TO CHANGE THE TIMINGS OF THE EVENT. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIMINGS AND VENUE. HERE IS AN OVERVIEW.
EVENT: March 3, 2023 (Friday) 4.30pm to 8.30pm in STEAM Lab and Eagles Nest
WORLD TOUR - 4:30-5:30pm and 7:30-8:30pm in STEAM LAB
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES - 5:30-7:30pm in EAGLES NEST
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES REHEARSALS BATCH 1 - March 1, 2023, 2:30 to 4pm in EAGLES NEST
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES REHEARSALS BATCH 2 - March 2, 2023, 1:45 to 3pm in EAGLES NEST
NO CONCESSIONS will be sold at this event. Please bring your own snacks.
Evergreen Elementary PTA invites you to participate in its Annual International Day celebration themed “Traditional Festivals” exploring various festivals around the World.
When and where: March 3, 2023 (Friday) 5pm - 8pm 4.30pm to 8.30pm in STEAM Lab and Eagles Nest
Registration timeline: Jan 20, 2023 to Feb 1, 2023
International day takes place in 4 parts:
Parade of Nations at 2 pm on the event day and is open to all grades (TK-6)
World Tour from 5- 6pm 4:30 - 5:30pm and 7-8pm 7:30 - 8:30pm on event day in STEAM LAB
Flag Ambassadors: Open to lower grades (TK-3)
Students use their creativity to design / decorate the assigned country flag for display in Eagles Nest on the day of the event. Scroll down for more details and samples.
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Country Ambassadors: Open to upper grades (4th-6th)
Students can work in groups to represent the country assigned to them with facts about the theme. They will share the information by requesting a booth on the day of the event. Scroll down for more details.
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Cultural Performances from 6-7pm 5.30 - 7.30pm and open to all grades (TK-6) in EAGLES NEST
Students are encouraged to explore different countries and cultures and perform a dance (or song) from that country. Scroll down for more details.
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NOTE: Please make sure you are signing up for the correct part
Volunteer signups
An event as big as International Day can only be successful with a lot help. Please help make this event a success by volunteering. Visit SignUp Genius page to signup for a slot.
Parade of Nations
Parade of Nations takes place at 2pm on the blacktop on the day of the event March 3, 2023 (during school hours). PTA will provide country flags. Students in ethnic attire of their assigned country(flag/country ambassadors) will be invited to join the parade.
The youngest student in each country group will lead the country in the parade.
World Tour
Flag Ambassadors (Grades TK - 3)
Step 1: Registration
To register, please fill the form here. Deadline to register is midnight, Feb 1, 2023.
You will be notified of your assigned country choice no later than Feb 13, 2023
Step 2: Picking Poster Board
A blank poster board will be provided to you by PTA. It be available for pickup at the office once the country assignments are done. An email will be sent with exact date and time for pick up.
Step 3: Decorate the flag and bring it back
Use your creativity to decorate your assigned country flag. Submit the flags no later than Feb 28. The Flags will be displayed in Eagles Nest on the day of the event. See below images for samples.
This event is provided to you by the Evergreen Elementary PTA and is a free event for all students and staff to attend. We encourage participants to use items found in your home for craft supplies. The PTA does not offer any reimbursement.
Country Ambassadors (Grades 4-6)
Step 1: Registration
To register, please fill the form here. (Please fill only one form/ group). Deadline to register is midnight, Feb 1, 2023.
You will be notified of your assigned country choice no later than Feb 13, 2023.
Recommended group size: 2-4
Step 2: Picking Presentation Board
A blank presentation board will be provided to you by PTA. It be available for pickup at the office once the country assignments are done. An email will be sent with exact date and time for pick up.
Step 3: Prepare your presentation
Communicate and work with your group to share information about the festivals for the assigned country. Your group is responsible for creating a country table display and manning the display at the event. It is optional to provide a cultural craft and dessert tasting at the event.
Presentation Board – The name of your country should be at the center top portion of the board. Keeping this year’s theme of “Traditional Festivals” in mind, decorate your board exploring the different festivals from your country. Use your creativity to display appropriate cultural items such as artifacts, books, props, etc.
Craft (optional)– Provide a cultural craft, complete with instructions if necessary, to be distributed at the event and completed by students either at home or at the activity table during the event. Examples of crafts include, origami, masks, leis, coloring pages, and bookmarks. We expect approximately 110 children to take home crafts.
Dessert Tasting (optional) – You may choose to provide a SMALL tasting of ethnic DESSERT. You will be able to share home-made or store bought desserts. All ingredients should be listed at the booths. Keep in mind that PTA will be selling snacks and drinks at the event.
Step 4: Day of Event
Show up at the event with your family in your best country attire to Tour the World!!
Arrival: Country ambassadors are allowed to come as early as 4:00pm to set up their country booth.
Please plan on having at least one ambassador from your group at your display at all times. Additional help can be assigned to your table, if needed. You will not need to man your display during performances as the World Tour will be closed.
This event is provided to you by the Evergreen Elementary PTA and is a free event for all students and staff to attend. We encourage participants to use items found in your home for craft supplies. The PTA does not offer any reimbursement.
Cultural Performances
Step 1: Registration
To register, please fill the form here. (Please fill only one form/ group). Deadline to register is midnight, Feb 1, 2023.
You will be notified of your acceptance no later than Feb 13, 2023.
Max group size: 5
Step 2: Send music files
Music files should be sent to events@evergreenpta.org. Please note each performance is limited to 2min 30sec.
Last date to send music files is Monday, Feb 27, 2023.
Please title email: "Music: Your group name"All music files must be in wav or mp3 file to be able to work on the speaker. If you do not have it in this file format, please send a youtube video or some link with song.
Step 3: Rehearsal
Rehearsal is on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 1:30pm afterschool in the Eagles Nest.
Please do not bring costumes, jewelry or any accessories to the rehearsal.Rehearsals will be split into two days
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 1:45pm to 3pm
A reminder will be emailed close to rehearsal.
Costumes and accessories are optional.
Step 4: Day of the event (Friday, March 3, 2023)
Performances begin around 6:00pm 5:30pm
5:30pm 5:10pm– be onsite ready(with costume and makeup) and check in right side of stage podium
5:50pm 5:20pm– we’ll start to allow groups to come back based on order – No parents please
6:00pm 5:30pm– Performances will start
Eat after school or bring money to buy snacks from concessions. or bring snacks – no eating backstage, please.
This event is provided to you by the Evergreen Elementary PTA and is a free event for all students and staff to attend. We encourage participants to use items found in your home for craft supplies. The PTA does not offer any reimbursement.
Any questions? Please email events@evergreenpta.org
Samples of Flag decorations:
