Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Pinata, Pinata!

Here is our pinata before we smacked it. Lots of starch, paper, tissue and love made it a sight to behold!
An awesome time was had by all at our fabulous holiday party today! 
The children were thrilled with breaking the pinata. A huge shout out to the super generous parents of our class -- you out did yourselves with the goodies you sent in for this occasion. Thanks for making this a memorable experience not only for your child, but the entire class.

Kristian and Mom

Grayson and Mom

Macy, Mom and sister, Molly

Jack and his entourage, Tata, Mom and Violet

Yummy in our tummy snacks - Thanks to our Homeroom moms, Miss Sandra and Miss Marry for providing tasty and wholesome treats!

Sad pinata, happy us!

Nutcracker Play

Jesse, one of the former Royal subjects, played the lead.
Our fourth and fifth graders put on the Nutcracker play today. They did a fabulous job with their songs, lines and dances. Ashlyn's brother, Tyler, did a great job singing so well, that Ashlyn knew all the words too! Bravo to our upper grades for being such great role models!

Grayson's cousin, Dawn was one of the Sugar Plum Fairies!

Monday, December 12, 2011

Ole! Christmas in Mexico

 Today we read the Caldecott award winning book, Nine Days til Christmas. It was about a little girl named Cici who celebrates her first posada (party) with her first pinata. It fit right in with our party and pinata making. We also made sombreros and shawls and wore them while we danced the Mexican Hat Dance. We are in a festive mood these days! Bravo!!