A Community of Stories
Connect the 60+ country flags at Community Day School to the real stories of the families they represent—stories that inspire connection, deepen understanding, and cultivate empathy.
Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, England, Ethiopia, France, Greece, Guatemala, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Vietnam

Featured Stories
Welcome to Sarasota!
In the video, CDS’s 2nd grade showcases some of Sarasota’s most welcoming places, share fun facts about the area, and offer kind words of encouragement to help new immigrants and refugees feel at home. This project gave the students an opportunity to learn about empathy, celebrate diversity, and understand the importance of making others feel included.


Spreading kindness and building a more welcoming Sarasota for everyone!