Monday, October 21, 2013

Filipino Heritage Celebration at Bell Middle School

I would like to invite you to the 2013 Filipino Heritage Celebration at Bell Middle School slated for Friday, October 25, 2013, 5:30-8:00pm at 620 Briarwood Road, San Diego, CA 92139.

We expect over 400 students, parents, students and community members to participate in the celebration highlighting Filipino Heritage History. This year 2013, marks the 25th Anniversary of the Filipino Language class offered in the San Diego Unified School District that first began at Bell Middle School and then offered at Morse High School.  We also have special guest speaker Johnny Itliong son of United Farm Worker leader Larry Itliong; October 25th would have been his 100th birthday.

The theme of the celebration is "Continuing Their Legacy....the Past, Present and Future". Continuing the legacy of UFW leaders Larry Itliong, Philip Vera Cruz, Carlos Bulusan, Cesar Chavez and Delores Huerta. Also the legacy of Filipino Language teachers in the San Diego Unified School District.

We hope you can join us this Friday, October 25, 2013, 5:30pm at Bell Middle School. If you would like additional information, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your consideration,

Mrs. Jacquilin Magat-Lapid
Teacher, Filipino Language, Bell Middle School
Co-Advisor, Gawad Kalinga Club, Bell Middle School
President, Filipino American Educators Association

Gerald Sison
Math Teacher, Bell Middle School
Advisor, Associated Student Body, Bell Middle School

JoAnn Fields
Co-Advisor, Gawad Kalinga Club, Bell Middle School
Director, SDUSD District E Trustee Cabinet
Organizer, Filipino American Caucus of San Diego County