West Smithfield Elementary School Announces Second Annual "Celebrating Cultures" Extravaganza SMITHFIELD--The students of West Smithfield Elementary School will present a special program culminating it school wide study of cultures from various countries around the world on March 9, 2007. The program will take place at West Smithfield Elementary School in the school's cafetorium. The performance times are 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m; 10:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and, 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Each grade level will do a presentation in an artistic way using dance, public speaking, poetry and music. About West Smithfield Elementary School West Smithfield Elementary School is an Accelerated School, recently becoming a national demonstration site. West Smithfield Accelerated Elementary School is a place where we create a stimulating environment by providing powerful learning experiences. Our students are active and challenged by hands-on activities, activities based on learning styles, critical and creative thinking, cooperative learning, and the use of technology. West Smithfield Accelerated School is a safe, nurturing center for learning. We have positive attitudes, work as a team, and respect one another. The community acknowledges and appreciates our cultural diversity and shares its resources, talents, time, and most of all, its belief in our students. For additional information on the "Celebrating Cultures" Extravaganza, please contact Anne Koebley or visit www.johnston.k12.nc.us