Where in the District is Frida?
Frida Kahlo will be making her way around the district spending time in our EL classrooms. Our students will practice their writing and speaking skills as they journal about Frida's adventures in learning.
Watch here for excerpts from her adventures with our students.
Watch here for excerpts from her adventures with our students.
First Stop For Frida - Southwest
Southwest students begin to learn about Frida and they are sharing what they are learning.
Click on the images below to listen as the students describe what they are learning.
Click on the images below to listen as the students describe what they are learning.
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The History of National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.
The observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as National Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded under President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30 day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence Latin American countries. Mexico celebrates independence day on September 16th.
Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month each year by celebrating the Histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
(https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov)
The observation started in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson as National Hispanic Heritage Week and was expanded under President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30 day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15.
September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence Latin American countries. Mexico celebrates independence day on September 16th.
Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month each year by celebrating the Histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
(https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov)
District 124 Celebrates
Schools across the district will be celebrating this month. Stay tuned to see the many ways that our students will learn about and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Southeast School
Southeast School has begun to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. This display can be found outside of the EL/Bilingual Room. It depicts all the countries that will be celebrating this month as well as famous Hispanics and their contributions to not only the Latino culture, but the American culture as well. Stay tuned to see other ways that Southeast is celebrating this month.
Northwest School
Northwest school is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month by reading a book, creating a "hand" flag of their country, and completing a report on their country.
Southwest School
Southwest students helped celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by decorating the front hall and bulletin board, creating an ofrenda, completing a research project, and highlighting books that were specifically chosen for their content and author.
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