The end of the school year has come and gone and we are officially into summer! Our school year culminated with six beautiful graduation ceremonies ushering 245 of our students into kindergarten. Congratulations to all the teachers, parents and children that made this year a success! You can find pictures of some of the graduations on our Picasa web site listed below. Enjoy!
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The Month of May at Mi Escuelita
Curious about all the activities that go on at Mi Escuelita? Every month the site staff and our Program Director put together an overview of all the month's activities so that everyone at Mi Escuelita can know what's going on at all the sites and share in each other's accomplishments and joys. We wanted to invite you in to share with us as well. Here's a look at some of the things going on in the month of May!
Bethany: Children celebrated Cinco de Mayo with dress-up clothes and dances like the raspa. For Mothers' Day, the mothers got a Mary Kay make-over with the help of Ms. Cherle Moore Young and the children read a poem and sang a song for their moms. Mrs. Garcia and Daisy did a very engaging presentation on Stranger Danger. The Dallas Arboretum came out to teach the children about the life cycle of a butterfly, and last but not least Texas Instruments volunteers helped by installing a new wooden fence for the playground. A message from Ms. Rodriguez to the children going on to kindergarten, “You will be missed but I know in my heart you will succeed where ever you are because you have the love from the teachers, parent, and staff of Mi Escuelita with you.”
Crossover: As we come to the end of this year Ms. Castillo begins to realize that she would have never been able to survive working as Site Manager at Crossover if it wasn’t for two very special people. Sometimes we overlook them and do not let them know how much we appreciate them. Ms. Castillo would like to recognize and thank the Family Advocates, Angeles Hernandez-Sierra and Diana Segovia, for making this one of the best learning years she has had. “With their help I was able to see how much they are doing to make Mi Escuelita run smoothly. They help many families at Mi Escuelita without even realizing that they are making a big difference in their lives. I admire their sense of humor whenever we get frustrated. They are wise in every aspect of their work and eager to help anyone when needed. Thank you Angeles and Diana--you have made it fun to come to work and I appreciate everything both of you have done!”
Buckner - The parents prepared a scrumptious luncheon for the teachers and staff for Teacher/Staff Appreciation. The teachers and children have been preparing for the Graduation/End of the Year Ceremony. The teachers have created some cool bulletin boards. Very creative! Buckner staff would like to send a shout out to all of our volunteers! The Foster Grandparents have worked especially hard this year to help in the classrooms! Buckner administration would like to recognize all of the teachers for their dedication and hard work during the 2009-2010 school year. We did it….Lo hicimos!!!
Wesley Rankin: The month started with an incredible Cinco de Mayo presentation that all the children participated in. Tons of parents and family members came to see the children dressed up in ethnic Mexican clothing and perform wonderful songs. It was just beautiful! Then Wesley Rankin had the pleasure of the Dallas Fire Department coming to visit us, where the children had the opportunity to see inside an ambulance, but this was not the best part! All the children got to see Jessica transform into a firewoman, wearing the full fire fighter outfit, mask and all! Check out the pictures, you are sure to enjoy! They ended the year with such a magnificent graduation, it was truly beautiful! Jessica would like to thank all the Wesley Rankin staff for helping put on such an awesome graduation. You ladies rock! Also the staff of Wesley Rankin would like to thank Phillip and Caroline for coming and helping on such a hectic day, you guys are the best!
St. Matthews: The children celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a traditional dance and the parents showed the children how to make homemade tortillas. This month the children are focusing on the themes: sea animal, aquarium, under the sea and learning all about the Hawaiian culture. They are enjoying the beach props in their dramatic areas and building castles, and fishing in the sand/water table.
Cockrell Hill: The teachers planned a special presentation for the Jesuit Volunteers on their last day. Our children sang for them and the volunteers described their experience at our center with the children. For Teachers' Appreciation Week the office staff brought treats each day for our teachers and the parents in each class wrote a card for them. On Mothers' Day our teachers prepared a delicious breakfast for all the mothers and each class sang a special song for them. This week is Fun Week for the children: we had pajama day, tacky day, water day (the children had lots of fun yesterday), and the Arboretum did a presentation for our children. Today our children and staff had a farewell party for Maxie Moore, the church’s pastor. The children sang for her and presented her with a special thanks award. We will miss her! It has been a great partnership with the church since she has been the pastor. We wish her all the best in her future!
As we say goodbye to our graduating children I would like to wish them all the best in life and thank their teachers for getting them ready to succeed in kindergarten. I would like to end the overview for this year by a couple of quotes that Buckner teachers posted on their bulletin boards.
Ms. Negrete and Ms. Arredando’s class
If you plan for a year, plant a seed. If for ten years, plant a tree. If for a hundred years, teach the people. When you sow a seed once, you will reap a single harvest. When you teach people, you will reap a hundred harvests. By Kuang Chang
Ms. Arrellano and Ms. Urbina’s class
Thank you everyone for an awesome school year! We have worked, played, and learned from each other. It is a true blessing to work with each one of you. You have displayed great team work, dedication and passion for your work. Have a save and restful summer!
Bethany: Children celebrated Cinco de Mayo with dress-up clothes and dances like the raspa. For Mothers' Day, the mothers got a Mary Kay make-over with the help of Ms. Cherle Moore Young and the children read a poem and sang a song for their moms. Mrs. Garcia and Daisy did a very engaging presentation on Stranger Danger. The Dallas Arboretum came out to teach the children about the life cycle of a butterfly, and last but not least Texas Instruments volunteers helped by installing a new wooden fence for the playground. A message from Ms. Rodriguez to the children going on to kindergarten, “You will be missed but I know in my heart you will succeed where ever you are because you have the love from the teachers, parent, and staff of Mi Escuelita with you.” 
Crossover: As we come to the end of this year Ms. Castillo begins to realize that she would have never been able to survive working as Site Manager at Crossover if it wasn’t for two very special people. Sometimes we overlook them and do not let them know how much we appreciate them. Ms. Castillo would like to recognize and thank the Family Advocates, Angeles Hernandez-Sierra and Diana Segovia, for making this one of the best learning years she has had. “With their help I was able to see how much they are doing to make Mi Escuelita run smoothly. They help many families at Mi Escuelita without even realizing that they are making a big difference in their lives. I admire their sense of humor whenever we get frustrated. They are wise in every aspect of their work and eager to help anyone when needed. Thank you Angeles and Diana--you have made it fun to come to work and I appreciate everything both of you have done!”Buckner - The parents prepared a scrumptious luncheon for the teachers and staff for Teacher/Staff Appreciation. The teachers and children have been preparing for the Graduation/End of the Year Ceremony. The teachers have created some cool bulletin boards. Very creative! Buckner staff would like to send a shout out to all of our volunteers! The Foster Grandparents have worked especially hard this year to help in the classrooms! Buckner administration would like to recognize all of the teachers for their dedication and hard work during the 2009-2010 school year. We did it….Lo hicimos!!!
St. Matthews: The children celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a traditional dance and the parents showed the children how to make homemade tortillas. This month the children are focusing on the themes: sea animal, aquarium, under the sea and learning all about the Hawaiian culture. They are enjoying the beach props in their dramatic areas and building castles, and fishing in the sand/water table.
Cockrell Hill: The teachers planned a special presentation for the Jesuit Volunteers on their last day. Our children sang for them and the volunteers described their experience at our center with the children. For Teachers' Appreciation Week the office staff brought treats each day for our teachers and the parents in each class wrote a card for them. On Mothers' Day our teachers prepared a delicious breakfast for all the mothers and each class sang a special song for them. This week is Fun Week for the children: we had pajama day, tacky day, water day (the children had lots of fun yesterday), and the Arboretum did a presentation for our children. Today our children and staff had a farewell party for Maxie Moore, the church’s pastor. The children sang for her and presented her with a special thanks award. We will miss her! It has been a great partnership with the church since she has been the pastor. We wish her all the best in her future! As we say goodbye to our graduating children I would like to wish them all the best in life and thank their teachers for getting them ready to succeed in kindergarten. I would like to end the overview for this year by a couple of quotes that Buckner teachers posted on their bulletin boards.
Ms. Negrete and Ms. Arredando’s class
If you plan for a year, plant a seed. If for ten years, plant a tree. If for a hundred years, teach the people. When you sow a seed once, you will reap a single harvest. When you teach people, you will reap a hundred harvests. By Kuang Chang
Ms. Arrellano and Ms. Urbina’s class
When I was small I was afraid
The teacher helped me, and art I made
I splashed in water, collected worms.
Never knowing how much I learned.
Pretending how to put out a fire
I was a princess, crown of bended wire
I practiced how to write my name
And soon enough it brought me fame!
This was the greatest place to grow.
Now off to kindergarten I will go
My head held high
I will try not to cry.
By Teri
Thank you everyone for an awesome school year! We have worked, played, and learned from each other. It is a true blessing to work with each one of you. You have displayed great team work, dedication and passion for your work. Have a save and restful summer!
Until next year!
Prerna Richards
Program Director
May 27, 2010
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