Grade 4 Celebrates Cinco De Mayo Day
Every year on May 5, people all over the globe celebrate Cinco De Mayo.
This day commemorates Mexico's victory over France occupation in the Mexican city of La Puebla.
It is a day celebrated with parades, breaking pinatas,
Mariachi music, eating Mexican food and fireworks.
4th grade participated in such a celebration in music class.
Here they are receiving their boarding passes to board
the plane for their virtual trip to Mexico.
That was followed by listening to music performed by Mariachi bands.
Next came activities where they brushed up on the Spanish,
and had a snack of chips and salsa.
It concluded with dances to Mariachi music and the song La Bamba.
A great time was had by all!
Grade 1: Mexican Folk Dance
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, the 1st Grade learned
a Mexican folk dance with rhythm sticks.
Here they are seen practicing the tricky routine.
