Week of April 29th - May 3rd !!!

Theme of the Month/Week (Tema del Mes/Semana): “A Review of Themes/Revision de Temas”

This week we will make a review of the themes that we were studying before.

Special events/ Eventos especiales:

We want to wish the best to our friend Jason Maldonado , his last day is this Wednesday. We will miss you so much Jason!

Homework this week (Tarea de esta semana):

This week we will do:

Nature and Science: we will collect insects, so please send a little plastic container with lid with your child. We also will recognize and count body parts.

Math: Colors, Shapes, Numbers

Cognitive and Language: By reading books we will practice vocabulary and learn new words.

Social Skills: we will practice to say our name, last name and age. 

Art: we will do a rainbow, a spring garden with water bottles and plastic forks, a paint with ice cubes.

Cooking experience: we will make a green salad with cucumbers, broccoli and asparagus.

Upcoming events /Próximos eventos

May 10: Mother’s Day Celebration

May 20 – 24: Science Fair Week

May 27: Memorial Day (School is closed)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

Miss Amparo and Miss Cristina

Week of April 22nd - 26th !!!

Dear Monitos parents,

Theme of the week "Latin Folklore"
This week we will talk about Colombia and we will do different activities like painting the flag , dance Colombian music and making a beautiful flower in cardboard imitating "La Feria de las Flores". The flower fair is one of the cultural episodes in Colombia with a high degree of reaffirmation of identity and an event that bring together antiqueness and thousands of visitors in search of flowers , enjoyment, music and fun.

SPECIAL WORDS
* My teacher’s country/El pais de mi maestra
* Colombia/Colombia

SPECIAL ACTIVITY
Our science fair is coming soon, this Friday we will make a VOLCANO with baking soda , water bottle , and coloring food.

THANK YOU
Our Monitos class would to thank all parents for their collaboration and participation in the International festival.
The Monitos did a wonderful job. We are very proud of you!

REMINDER
This Friday is the last Friday of the month so don't forget wear your favorite pj’s.


Miss Cristina and Miss Amparo

Week of April 15th - 19th !!!

Theme of the Month/Week (Tema del Mes/Semana):”Latin Folklore “ / “Folklore Latino"

Words/Palabras: We will continue practicing the same words that we have been practicing this month.

Special Words: My Teacher’s country/El país de mi maestra, Perú/Perú.

Birthdays and Student of the Week (Cumpleaños y Alumno de la semana):

Happy Birthday to MONICA PEREZ and BROOKE GRIFFIN, they will turn three this week.

Our student of the week is Corinne Derr. We are very excited to learn new things about her !

Remainders (Recordatorios a los Padres de Familia):

At the door of our classroom there is a sign up sheet for the International Party. Please let us know if your child is going to participate in this event by writing down his/her name on the sheet.

As you have noticed the level of the pollen is very high; to avoid any sickness please make sure to wash your child’s hands when arriving and leaving the classroom.

Homework this week (Tarea de esta semana):

This week we will be showing some pictures and talking about Peru and its:

Writers: Inca Garcilazo de la Vega, Ciro Alegria, Jose Maria Arguedas, Ricardo Palma, Cesar Vallero, Jose Carlos Mariategui, Mario Vargas LLosa (Nobel Prize of Literature)

Musicians: Daniel Alomias Robles, Chabuca Granda, Nicomedes Santa Cruz, Susana Baca, Arturo “Zambo” Cavero, Juan Diiego Flores, Eva Ayllon, Gian Marco Zignago

Regions: coast, mountain and jungle

Music and dance: marinera, huayno,vals, festejo, lando

Language: Spanish and Quechua

Cultural Heritage: Machu Picchu, Kuelap, Chan-Chan, Lineas de Nazca, Chavin de Huantar.

Cuisine: ceviche, papa a la huancaina, tamales, humitas, papa rellena, aji de gallina, causa rellena, lomito saltado, cabrito, carapulcra, sopa teologa, chupe de camarones, pachamanca, arroz con pollo, mazamorra morada, picarones, arroz con leche, turrón de Dona Pepa.

 

Upcoming events (Proximos eventos)

International Party:  On Friday 19^th, SFF! Will close at 3:00 pm, in order to prepare for our International party at 4:00pm. Please note, no childcare will be available after that time. Sign-up sheet for reception potluck is available at the lobby

When: April 19^th, 2013

Where: Cary Senior Center at Fred Bond Park / 120 Maury O'Dell Place Cary NC 27513

What time: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

Miss Amparo and Miss Cristina

 

 

Week of April 08th - 12th !!!

Dear parents

Theme of the week "The arts painting and sculpture"

Special words:

Pintura/paint

Escultura/sculpture

Barro/mud

Special activities this week:

*This week we will work with play dough to create 3D sculpture, with mud, and brush.

*This Thursday we will have a special science activity with milk and coloring food.

*Our student of the week is Marisa Ebert; we can't wait to know more about you.

This week you can enjoy the Monito’s art and remember to give a big hug to them for their beautiful job.

 

Homework:

Encourage your child to cut with safe scissor and help them to use it in a right way.

Reminders:

Don't forget our International Party this April 19th; the kids are doing a great job in our rehearsals.

 

Happy Birthday to Monica Perez who will turn 3 on April 14^th!

 

Here’s something we want to share with you about art.

Teaching art is a good idea—here's why:

• It's been proven that early exposure to visual art, music, or drama promotes activity in the brain.
• Art helps children understand other subjects much more clearly—from math and science, to language arts and geography.
• Art nurtures inventiveness as it engages children in a process that aids in the development of self-esteem, self-discipline, cooperation, and self-motivation.
• Participating in art activities helps children to gain the tools necessary for understanding human experience, adapting to and respecting others' ways of working and thinking, developing creative problem-solving skills, and communicating thoughts and ideas in a variety of ways.

 

Miss Cristina & Miss Amparo

Week of April 1st - 5th !!!

Theme of the Month/Week (Tema del Mes/Semana): “The Arts: Music and Dance”/“Las Artes: Musica y Danza”

Words/Palabras:

·        - music/musica,

·         dance/danza,

·         movement/movimiento,

·         international party/fiesta internacional,

·         folklore/folklore, outfit/vestuario,

·         when/cuando,

·         why/por que,

·         bend down/agacharse,

·         stand up/pararse.

 

Numbers/Numeros: one to fifteen/uno al quince

Special events this week (Eventos especiales esta semana)

This week our students will be preparing their masterpieces for the ART FAIR next week. Please take your time to look at your children’s art and encourage them to continue doing art jobs.

Remainders (Recordatorios a los Padres de Familia):

Please check your children’s cubbies to take home the stuff that your children are not going to need for the new season.

A friendly remainder: don’t forget to take home your children’s blanket to be washed.

As you have noticed, last week we put a note in your children’s cubbies with the details for the International Party. Please let us know if your child is going to participate in this event.

If your children have a tutu or another special outfit, please send it this week, so they can enjoy dancing the different music that we are going to listen to and dance.

Homework this week (Tarea de esta semana):

Music can help increase language skills, motor development, self-confidence, self-esteem, creativity, attention spam, and social skills in all children.

As the most important people in your child’s life, you can help to encourage his or her creativity. Here are a few tips to support self-expression through music and movement:

Observe, support and encourage: Watch and listen for spontaneous expressions of music and dance. Perhaps your child may sing a song while playing with a toy or riding in the car. Remember that a little encouragement supports children, while too much praise can make a child uncomfortable.

Follow your child’s lead: Let yourself join in children’s song and dance. They will be delighted to see you do it their way! Sing back a line of their song or imitate a movement. This validates their abilities instead of imposing outside values and expectations.

Thank you (Agradecimientos)

Thank you to all our wonderful parents who collaborated with the eggs and goodies for our Easter Egg Hunt last Friday. The Monitos were so excited and they really enjoy this activity. Special thanks to Jason’s Mom (Mrs. Ashley) for volunteer at this opportunity.

ART FAIR:  When: April 8 - 12, 2013 Where: At SFF (outside every classroom)

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!! 

Miss Amparo and Miss Cristina