A Merge of Cultures

Story teller

Performers from the Scott Joplin House

     What an incredible evening we had at Glenridge.  The halls and classrooms were filled with sounds of music, stories, history, and learning.  Any who attended were taught about the vast accomplishments of African-Americans in our history.  We not only got to learn about Scott Joplin and his significance to Missouri, ragtime, and American music but got to hear his music played.  Students and families also had an opportunity to design their own quilt as they learned about the underground railroad and the special messages of safety and hope certain quilts possessed.  Several 5th graders assisted in the garment station, helping students try on traditional African clothing.  Down in the the art room we had a duel presentation of throwing clay on a potter's wheel and listening to the inspiring story of "Dave the Potter," read by our own Mr. Morris.  The entire school was decorated with student artwork, designed to celebrate various artists and techniques from around the world.  What a wonderful night of cultural enrichment this was!

Student work - highlighting African-American accomplishments

Cooper (5th Grader) taking a picture of a Kindergartener in African clothing

Demonstration of creating a pot on a potter's wheel

Mr. Morris reading "Dave the Potter" by Laban Carrick Hill