Class 2 Dumpling Day

Friday, October 10, 2025 is Class Two’s Dumpling Day! Dumpling Day is a celebratory event that culminates our first social studies unit: community. Our students are learning how diverse cultures influence the makeup of our community- essential people and places, including restaurants, places of worship, museums, hospitals, entertainment venues, grocery stores, etc. Dumplings, or a variation of dumplings, are enjoyed across many cultures, and we’ve created Dumpling Day to explore the beauty of cultural diversity, to appreciate our differences, and to realize just how much we all have in common.

This special day invites Class Two families to provide a dumpling dish they feel represents their family’s culture. Examples include: ravioli (Italy), gyoza (Japan), pierogi (Central & Eastern Europe), tamale (Mexico), kroppkaka (Sweden), kreplach (Israel), empanada (South America), luqaimat (Middle East), apple dumpling (America), and samosa (South & Central Asia). Dumpling Day is a student-attended event that will take place in our classroom from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Should you choose to prepare or purchase a dish, please bring a large enough sampling to share with at least 16 friends and a card saying what it is, country of origin, and when it’s enjoyed in your family/culture. Please also note if nuts (or other common allergens) are included in your dish. Please do not send something that needs to be refrigerated or reheated. All food drop-offs should be delivered to the classroom before 1:45 p.m.