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°�NGE c0UNTk .. <br /> C9 E A <br /> Lit i <br /> aianal Arts Pc°d <br /> February 6, 2017 <br /> Honorable Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: <br /> This letter is in support of El Centro Cultural de Mexico. We have had the privilege of <br /> partnering together to provide rich experiences for our students and families. Their <br /> unique contributions to our school have helped us reach our mission to nurture all <br /> learners through the arts, language and culture. <br /> With the help of El Centro we were able to provide all students with small class <br /> workshops that introduced them to the style and history of Fandagos. El Centro also <br /> hosted a student assembly and a month long partnership which ended with a family <br /> community concert. Students of all ages were invited to sing and join in the Son <br /> Jarocho community, These events help us build community in our school and <br /> strengthen partnerships with our city. By interacting with members of our community we <br /> are able to build a strong foundation and appreciation of what makes us unique. <br /> For the last 10 years our school has participated in Noche de Altares. We have <br /> watched the event grow and it is one of our favorite community activities that we <br /> participate in each year. Our students make connections to culture,language and their <br /> city. All of our students create a piece of art that is displayed at our altar and our <br /> teachers encourage the understanding of the tradition. Thanks to El Centro, the event <br /> has become a highlight for our families. We feel fortunate that we can partner to <br /> strengthen and encourage student involvement in their community. <br />