It started with the parade of flags. There are about 28 different countries that attend our school. Each country's flag is carried in by children from that country. It is a very touching ceremony. As my friend stated..." It is like we are watching the Olympics".

Once all the flags were in, a song was sung by the ESL kids, "It's a Small World" was sung by the 2nd graders, but the best was the choir, made up of kids from all countries and grades, singing "We Are The World". I don't think there was a dry eye in the gym.

After the assembly, the real entertainment was next.....LUNCH! The mom's from each country got together and prepared food, for 1000 people, from their country. Some mothers were up at 4am making food. Us Americans decided on preparing "The Great American Cookie Bar", we had chocolate chip, sugar with m&m's, sugar with sprinkles, oatmeal and snickerdoodles.

I don't think I want to see another cookie for a loooong time.

The day was Amazing and I think everyone had a good time. It was very hard work, but well worth it.

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