Hancock Park Elementary School will celebrate its 75th year serving the local community this Saturday, October 20th in a celebration of its heritage with the theme a “Neighborhood School, A World of Diversity.”
Founded in 1937, Hancock Park School provides public education to grades K-5 with the fundamental goal of “inspiring lifelong learners.” More than two-dozen languages are spoken at Hancock Park School, creating a unique environment where both multi-generational families and recent immigrants find a home and enjoy a quality education.
The family-friendly community event is free and open to the public and will include a bevy of international food trucks to make it a lunch-time experience. Enter on Colgate, just east of Fairfax, park on Colgate.
11:30am – Gate Opens with international food trucks ready to serve. The Kids Gallery will be open for viewing.
12 pm – Activities including basketball game, LACMA art project, face painting, and cookbook sales.
1 pm – Speakers including the HPE Principal Mrs. Ashley Parker, Councilman Tom LaBonge and others. A student drama performance will follow, along with a posthumous tribute to Mr. Walter Paige, HPE Custodian, and finally, the Parade of Nations in which children will represent the 28 languages and cultures spoken at Hancock Park School.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Hancock Park Elementary School 408 S Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Event entrance on Colgate Ave.
