Foothills Elementary School students and staff welcomed hundreds of community members to the Star Gaze and Mid-Autumn Festival Night, according to a report published October 5.
The event combined Chinese culture, science, and student projects for an evening of learning and showcasing student achievement.
Students participated in storytelling, interactive cultural stations, and showcased various classroom projects during the event.
The evening was hosted in partnership with the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. Members of the society provided telescopes, allowing attendees the opportunity to see the moon, planets, and stars up close. Many families remained at the event well beyond the scheduled end time to continue exploring the night sky.
Organizers credited the success of the event to community members who showed up and volunteered. Special thanks were given to the Chinatown Supermarket and other community partners for helping create the celebration of culture, science, and community.
