UCLA Community School Quinceañera

Celebrate the “Quinceañera,” or 15th Birthday of the UCLA Community School. In Latin America, this is a joyful rite of passage and transition to adulthood. As a school turning 15, the UCLA Community School will celebrate its journey in creating a powerful and affirming environment for students, families and educators. We hope you join us in celebrating our past and present, while committing to a future where all students thrive. There will be two gatherings on the 27th, a Biliteracy Fair (3-5pm) and a Partner Reception (5-7pm). We will also be unveiling a special documentary photography project entitled, THRIVING, by renowned photographer Isadora Kosofsky. 

The Biliteracy Fair (3-5pm) will begin in the Lower School Quad with an Open House that invites guests to visit classrooms and view student’s multilingual projects. Additionally, the event will include family biliteracy workshops, learning stations, and other activities led by students, as well as a special musical performance by the Grammy Award-winning Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. A Mariachi Band will close out the party, along with refreshments and cake. All members of our community are invited to attend.

The Partner Reception (5-7pm) will start in the Cocoanut Grove with Welcoming Remarks, a panel of founding school members, and a video presentation. During this time, the school will also be presented with the new UCLA Community Partner Banner, with local media present to document the milestone. Guests will then move to the RFK Paul Schrade Library to learn more about the school from students, parents, and educators and enjoy refreshments. This event requires an RSVP and will include leaders from UCLA, LAUSD, local government and philanthropic organizations. 

Please RSVP here by March 3rd and reach out to Brenda Benitez (bbenitez1@ucla.edu) with any questions. We are so grateful for your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you!