National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich and diverse cultures of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. It is also a time to celebrate their contributions to the United States.
At Clinton Elementary we are kicking-off Hispanic Heritage Month by having students dress up as one of your childhood shows we all have grown up with, El Chavó del 8 and his friends.
The students had a variety of costumes. They dressed up as some of our beloved characters such as Don Jirafales, Doña Florida, Kiko, El Chavo, and Doña Florida.
As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, students will have different events to celebrate this month.
Here are some of the notable Hispanic and Latinx Americans who have made significant contributions to the United States:
- Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice
- Cesar Chavez, civil rights leader and founder of the United Farm Workers
- Roberto Clemente, Hall of Fame baseball player
- Rita Moreno, actress and singer
- Gloria Estefan, singer and songwriter
- Jennifer Lopez, actress, singer, and dancer
- Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor, composer, and playwright
These are just a few of the many Hispanic and Latinx Americans who have made a difference in the United States. National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to learn about their stories and celebrate their achievements.