Values of Goodness

Good Choices

2010-05-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

This week's V.O.G. class will be devoted to the virtue of responsibility in one very important aspect: making good choices.

One of the things about responsibility that kids always have a hard time with is making the right choices. It's not easy for kids to not do everything that comes up to their minds; learning to stop and think before acting is an ability that takes time.

Kids might say,yes, stop and think, but, what about? well, precisely about your values! relating everything to one's own values, and thinking of the consequences those actions will bring, is the thing to do. Practice makes masters, and the more we help kids remember to stop and think before they act, the more they'll become conscious of it, and do it.

Here is a video to better understand this issue.

Musical at School

2010-05-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

This week we´ll continue reinforcing concert hall etiquette with kids, expecting that they will know how to behave at the Elementary musical. we´re all very excited about this event that hopefully will mark the beginning of a school tradition.

Etiquette club had a closure for the year this past week. Students enjoyed having a formal lunch with a nicely set table and did their best to remember their good manners, and put them into practice.

I truly hope that you rejoice with your family on Mother´s Day. Moms, let your kids fill you with small attentions and love throught the day. Happy Mother´s Day...enjoy!

The First Week of May

2010-04-30T15:25:00.000-07:00

This week we'll start learning about the virtue of patience. Being patient involves not only waiting, but having a good attitude while waiting, something a bit hard for kids to achieve. Patience is aided by other virtues like serenity and fortitude. Serenity gives us peace of mind to consider situations carefully so that we are able to make wise desicions, and not rush over them. Fortitude helps us to overcome the difficulties encountered when pursuing a goal; for example, we have to be patient to begin over and over, until a task is well done.

Another theme that will be covered in V.O.G. class is the way to show a good concert-hall etiquette. A musical will be presented in school this month, and we want kids to behave correctly. It would be very nice if parents reinforce these ideas at home:
* To enter the auditorium, the student has to stand quietly and follow the usher to assigned seat.
* Student may look at program quietly, but never play with program waving around or rattling it unnesessarily.
* Student has to keep all body parts within his seating area during performance.
* Student should listen politely to the music, do not distract others by talking, moving or playing during performance.
* Student may clap at the end of all musical selections. standing and clapping shows emotion caused by presentation, and is acceptable. Never whistle or scream while clapping.

On the other hand, Etiquette Club will close activities by having a formal lunch with some students from each grade level that have been chosen at random. It has been a very productive year for the Etiquette Club. Kids are making ettiquette a part of their lives, little by little.

On Friday, May 7, the books for the Summer reading will be on sale at school, both in English and Spanish.

Web Quest for Fifth Grade Only

2010-04-23T11:17:00.000-07:00

We have discussed in class about the problem of pollution and have watched some videos on the subject.

Now, watch this other video about pollution in our country:

Write any of the following addresses in the URL bar, research your chosen theme and take notes:

http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312028/pol/What%20is%20Pollution.htm

http://www.macgregoss.eq.edu.au/qldwebchall/pollution2/index.htm

Now, write your proposal to congress. Remember to focus on what you can personally do to act with responsibility to lessen the effects of pollution.

Print your homework and have it ready for your next V.O.G. class.

Presentation in Pre-School

2010-04-21T13:31:00.000-07:00

This information is only for fifth grade students who are participating in the pre-school presentation tomorrow.

Please learn the lyrics to the songs and rhyme. Be at the VOG office at 7:15a.m. tomorrow, and girls, don't forget to bring a flower for your hair.

Earth Day

2010-04-18T11:08:00.000-07:00

Our school will be celebrating Earth Day this week. On April 22 there will be an assembly to commemorate the event, and the school's principals will plant trees as part of the ceremony.

All teachers will engage students in activities to help them understand the importance of conservating our planet.

In order to support a vivid experience, every student will receive a young tree to take home and take care of it. If a child does not have a place where to plant the tree, he may bring it back to school and we'll surely find it a place.

Just imagine, there'll be more than 1000 trees planted in our surroundings after April 22!...

The Value of Humility

2010-04-11T14:28:00.000-07:00

Sometimes people think that being humble is the same thins as being weak, but the truth is that to be humble a person needs the strength to admit that his great value as a person depends on God. Doing the oppositve equivalents to being arrogant.

It is good to recognize our accomplishments and feel satisfaction about the skills we acquire; the problem is when we turn to talk about them in a boastful manner.
A humble person recognizes that others can also be good or better than himself at things like sport, math, playing an instrument, etc.

This week, we´ll be doing read aloud stories related to humility, and doing interactive writings to be posted in the school´s hallways.

There will be a parent presentation on April 29 about bullying; don´t miss it!, it will be super interesting...

Studying with Responsibility

2010-03-21T18:20:00.000-07:00

This last week of the month we´ll wrap up the topic of responsibility by relating it to being a good student and doing things in the best way that we can.

Getting good grades by studying hard, doing homework every day, and reading a lot, should be issues seen as ordinary things done by every student of the American School. Kids, make out of this a goal for yourselves, and you´ll be on your way to success.

Also, during these days, we´ll have some time to finish the Earth awareness banners. The winners will be announced in the first week of April.

There will be a school wide parent presentation on Tuesday, March 23, at 5:00p.m.. The topic is ¨Preparing Ourselves for our Children´s Adolescent Years¨.

Second grade students, please remind your parents of the presentation that we have organized especially for them on Thursday, March 25, at 11>:30a.m. The topic is ¨Positive Education and Social Development¨.

Now that Easter is near,let´s prepare to live our favorite family traditions and renew our faith and love to God.

Preparing Earth Day Celebration

2010-03-13T16:09:00.000-08:00

This year our school will celebrate Earth Day with many activities throughout the month of April. Kids in every section have started to ellaborate banners as group work to participate in a contest. Awards will be granted for creativity and message impact. Awarded banners will be laminated and hung across the main Elementary hallway.

Kids, remember that we´ll finish the banners this week, and you may bring magazine or newspaper cut outs, stickers or special drawings to paste on your banner.

Let´s work together and make each day, Earth Day!

Parents, save the following dates on your calendar:

Discipline/Responsibility

2010-03-05T12:22:00.000-08:00
We had a chat for third grade parents about how to raise responsible kids, and since esposbility is the value of the month, so it came in very handy. Parents were very interested, and asked many questions;also, we had the student's videos, which were very nice.

One of the things that were explained in the chat is the importance of household chores for kids, to grow in responsibility. We can start since they are very young with something very simple, like asking the 1 1/2 year old toddler to take his diaper to the trash can. The chore has to be according to our knowledge of the child, his/her age, temperament, etc. It is good to explain the child how to carry out the chore; in other words, we have to give him the what, the how, and of course the why.

Motivating kids to do their chores is very important. Don't think that you can reward kids only with material things; for example, if the child has accomplished to set the table for dinner every day of the week, an idea of a reward may be choosing the meal or dessert for Saturday.In this way, as you can see, the consequence is closely related to the action. Parents make kids feel important when they trust them a parcel of the household as their responsibility. also, Giving them reminders to fulfill a chore is all right.

Here is a video where some kids impersonate the ideal of responsibility. Enjoy!

Responsibility

2010-02-26T14:20:00.000-08:00

Next week, there will be a presentation on responsibility, specially for parents with kids in third grade. Come and learn with us and enjoy a video of your kids!

Responsibility is the value we will be learning about during March.
Children need to have the expereience of success of failure as a consequence of a personal decision, in order to taste responsibility. It is a learning process of trial and error, of doing things right and making mistakes.

One thing kids need to know is what is expected of them and how to achieve things. This is the reason why it is so important to inform them of the process to whatever he/she is asked to do, and why it is important that they fulfill the task.

Also, they need to have the opportunity to choose to do, or not to do the task. If they can freely choose, they are exercising responsibility.

Enjoying a healthy life style

2010-02-19T13:19:00.000-08:00
Great news! this coming Thursday, February 25th we'll have our first Family Literacy Workshop. Come and learn with us how you can support your child, and become a real part of his/her success.

This coming week we'll continue to focus on the advantage of learning how to lead a healthy life style. Students will learn about the importance of taking care of their health and avoiding unknown or dangerous substances. Some of the things that we'll be looking into will be the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy habit. Also they will learn about the difference between foods, poisons, medicines, illegal drugs, and they will practice refusal skills in harmful situations.

Watch this video about when to start talking to your kids about drugs and alcohol.

Growing up Drug-Free

2010-02-11T14:15:00.000-08:00

the next lesson of the Lion-s Quest Program takes us to a positive preventive framework intended to promote protective factors in kids; specifically on helping them know the facts about drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse, as well as to gain attitudes and skills that will help them to say "no" to negative pressure.

The emphasis in the lower grades (1-2) is on teaching students the wonderfulness of our bodies, the difference between unhealthy and healthy habits, how to stay safe when they find an unknown substance and the importance to look for a trusted adult when they need help.

In grades 3-5, kids will understand the effects of drug use on growing young bodies and minds. The focus on this matter is to develop the skills and attitudes to reject drug use.

Friendship and Tolerance

2010-02-05T07:38:00.001-08:00

On Feb 1-5, friendship was celebrated in our school as a school wide campaign; many activities have been taking place as a preparation for Valentine's Day: collkie grams are being sold by fifth graders, a randon acts of kindness chain is being built, middle school students came to the elementary to present skits and a song, and many more. Th intention is to teach kids practical ideas on how to be a friend.

Watch this video that illustrates the theme

Next week we'll focus on the value of the month, tolerance. Some ideas to be used are:
* Whoever you are, wherever you are, our smiles are the same, our hearts are the same.
* Learn about other people, cultures, and countries.
* Our world is full of nice people who look different from you.

Virtual School Day. Wenesday, January 27

2010-01-26T07:21:00.000-08:00
Dear students: This work is intended for "C" sections only.

Since V.O.G. class falls under a rotating schedule, students from FIRST, SECOND, AND FIFTH GRADE have to click on the post of Thursday, January 21st, called "Virtual Work for Early Dissmisal", which is the corresponding class for today. Please follow the instructions you will find there, and turn in your work to your homeroom teacher, tomorrow.

THIRD GRADE:
Today's lesson will introduce us to some of the wonders of the human body and describe the functions of some of the body's major organs. Also we'll be warned of drug abuse.

Check out the following information:

Choose one of the organs described above (lungs, heart, brain) , and answer the questions about it:
* What does it look like?
* What does it do?
* What are some interesting things to know about it?
* What can you do to keep it healthy?

A drug is a chemical that changes the way the mind and body work. Drugs can affect how we act, think, and feel. There are many kinds of drugs; some can be helpful, like medicines; others are harmful and illegal. The drugs in medicines help prevent or fight diseases, but children should only take medicine that is given to them by a trusted adult.

There are some drugs that are not medicines and are harmful to growing bodies, like alcohol and tobacco products, and illegal drugs like marijuana and cocaine. Also, there are household products that used as inhalants could cause serious harm to the human body.

Answer these questions:
* What do you think are some benefits of taking good care of your health?
* What are some healthy habits that you think are important for good health?
* Why do you think drug use is considered an unhealthy habit?
Please, turn in your work to Mrs.Kloster

FOURTH GRADE:

Today we'll learn about the need to care for and protect our bodies.

In order to have a good health, three things are important:
* to keep your body in good shape
* To do things that help build self-confidence
* Knowing how to live, work and relate with others.

These three things refer to the main aspects of a person's life, your body, your mind, and your relationships.

There are things that we can do to strenghten these 3 aspects of life, and therefore shape a healthy future for ourselves. These "things" are called habits. A habit is a behavior that a person repeats over and over, and it is done almost mechanically, without thinking about it. Habits can be healthy or unhealthy.

Make a list of healthy habits, and clasify them into 3 categories: habits for your body, for your mind, and for your relationships.

In this unit, we'll be working on your personal "Owner's Manual for a Healthy Me". Today we'll do the cover. On a blank sheet of paper, copy and fill out the following information. Don't forget to illustrate it.

Please turn in your work to Mrs. Lofchie.

Virtual Work for Early Dismissal Day

2010-01-19T07:37:00.000-08:00
Dear Parents:
Today we are starting to develop Unit Four from the Lions-Quest Program. This unit is intended to strengthen the protective factors in young people, and on the contrary, to reduce the risk of adopting harmful behaviors. The lessons will focus in helping kids gain the skills needed to grow up healthy and drug-free, as well as the knowledge of how valuable and wonderful our bodies are.

Students:
This work is intended for B sections only. You will find below some information about your class’ lesson of the day, as well as an activity for you to do as homework.

FIRST GRADE

"The human body is fascinating! we are going to learn some basic things about the human body, so that we can develop responsibility for caring for it.
The term "healthy" means to be well and strong. Taking care of our budies is a big job. Sometimes we can do this alone and sometimes we need other people's help.
Activities

1. Answer these questions:
* How does a parent help you be healthy?
* How does a doctor help you be healthy?
* How does the school nurse help you be healthy?
* How does Mrs. K. help you be healthy?

2. Watch this video of the TV program HI5, and see what a healthy body is capable of doing!

3. Get a blank sheet of paper and draw a fun way to get some exercise.
4. Please, turn in your paper to Mrs. K., tomorrow.

SECOND GRADE

We are all responsible for protecting our own health and avoiding actions that can hurt ourselves or other people. For children, this responsibility is shared with their families.

A habit is something that a person does so often that he/she doesn't even think about it. Habits may be healthy or unhealthy.
Some things become unhealthy only when we do them too much. For example, watching a favorite program on TV for a half hour is ok, but watching TV all afternoon may be too much.

Can you think of some healthy habits to take care of your body? Watch the following video about brushing your teeth!

On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions:

* What would you do if you found something that might be poison?
* What do you do when you sneeze?
* What do you do with your hands just before you eat?
* Name two healthy habits
* Name two unhealthy habits
* Do you think that eating a chocolate ocassionally is OK? What about eating five
in a row?
* Draw a picture about a way you take good care of your health

Please, turn in your paper to Mrs.Love, tomorrow

FIFTH GRADE

Think about this: When someone drops in a pebble to the surface of the water, concentric circles begin to form; in other words, it causes waves or ripples that go out in circles from the pebble.

This is called the "ripple effect". Just as the ripples caused by the pebble can reach far out, our actions can also reach far, affecting not only ourselves, but our family, friends, and school as well.

Here is an example of a ripple effect; it is about a student who decides to make new friends at school:

There are also some things people do that lead to negative results not only for themselves, but also for others; for example, cheat on tests, break promises, smoke cigarrettes, get into drugs or alcohol, etc.

think about this: What sort of ripple effect a person who uses drugs might cause?
People who take drugs think that using drugs will make them fit in,or use them because their friends do. Others take them to forget about problems or to try something new. The truth is that drugs really hurt them.

On a separate sheet of paper:
1. think of something you did that had a positive effect on others. Describe the "ripple effect" of this action on yoursef and others. Draw the ripple effect and its description: effect on you, effect on family, effect on friends, effect on other people.
2. What would you say to someone who says, "It's no one elses business wether or not I use drugs.

Learning how to say "No"

2010-01-12T10:26:00.000-08:00

This week we have been learning in class about the ability to say "No" to friends. Standing up to peer pressure is not always easy for kids. this is why we have been practicing different ways to say "No" when someone asks them to do something bad, dangerous, or harmful.

Discussing your family's values and beliefs at home with your kids will help them know when they have to say "No". Explain that you expect them to say "No" in situations involving usafe choices, such as a friend asking them to play with cigarrettes, or matches.

You might want to be very clear on the consequences of breaking safety and healthy rules; also, it is good to practice how to say "No" in a clear and assertive way.

Learning from Mistakes

2010-01-07T12:36:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone! We're having a fresh new start at school, and the new year has found us with lots of excitement for great things to come with hope in our Lord.

We're learning about perseverance this month, a value that means staying on task and determined, no matter what...

This week students have practiced activities to help them understand the issue of making mistakes. Sometimes it's not easy for young children to accept that they have gone wrong, and tend to feel frustrated or even angry, if not sad. We can help kids see that we all make mistakes and that the important thing is to learn from them and continue trying to accomplish goals. Perseverance and effort bring us reward!

Holiday Season

2009-12-18T09:50:00.000-08:00

These last days in school have been filled with excitement and joy for the Season. Kids have enjoyed many activities like the "posadas", the Nativity scene, and the Christmas Concert.

Remember that parents are always the first and foremost educators of their children and we in school work in a subsidiary way; we support you in cultivating your kids.

Take advantage of the many situations that will happen during the vacation to interact with your kids with an educative intention: Think of teaching generosity, gratefulness and peace.

December 2,2009

2009-12-02T11:17:00.000-08:00

During the month of December, elementary kids will be working with the concept of decision making. Children will be led to understand that trusted adults at home and at school offer safe choices, and that it is very important that thay learn the difference between a harmful and a helpful decision.

We, as parents need to begin teaching children about how to make positive decisions, when they're still young. they need to develop skills like not letting others influence their decisions, considering the consequences of their actions.

The best way to achieve this goal is for parents to set some clear limits for our kids, so that they know which things are recommended to do, and which aren't. Within these limits, we can give positive choices to kids, with the purpose for them to experience the connection between the decisions they make and the consequences that follow.

Allow your kids to make small decisions at home, so that they practice under your guidance. Make them ponder about the consequences their choices bring to them; praise them effusively for their right choices and guide them to see how they can improve or change things' outcome next time: your child is learning by experience from his/her mistakes. Do not do make decisions for them, when they can take them, even if it is easier or more comfortable.

Now that Christmas is coming you may find many wonderful opportunities to let your child decide or help you decide, for example, where to put the Nativity scene, what to give Grandpa for Christmas, or what to wear on that night.

School is preparing to celebrate our traditional "Posadas", and the air is filled with excitement about the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! Also, we are collecting sweaters and blankets for the poor, and helping the "Asociación para ayudar a los que padecen el sídrome del Alzheimer" I am sure that you can find many ways at home for your child to pactice random acts of kindness.

November 16-21

2009-11-20T09:25:00.000-08:00

This week we had a wonderful values presentation for first grade parents entitled "La Comunicación con los Hijos y el Respeto", by Mrs. Ana María León Gómez and Ms. Fadya Kafati. Parents were very much satisfied with the information and orientation provided. 50 parents came to the presentation; it really pleases us to see that every time, more and more parents are showing their appreciation to our effort in helping them become the best parents their children deserve!

Thank you for coming!

A very important thing when we communicate with our children is that we shouldn't give them negative labels, for example, telling them: "you're a good for nothing", or "you're a mean boy/girl. Remember that they translate this words as the truth because we are their parents, the persons they love the most, and therefore, act according to what we tell them.

The Value of Gratitude

2009-11-11T09:32:00.000-08:00
The month of November is devoted to learning about gratitude.
Teaching our kids to be grateful can sometimes be hard when we find ourselves sorrounded by a materialistic environment. A good thing to do is not to always give our kids everything they ask for; they have to understand that things have a cost and that it is better to deserve for them. For example if they are old enough to receive an allowance, you can teach the value of saving some money to buy "that thing they want so much". Another thing you can do is teach them to take good care of the things they have; these are ways to teach gratitude.

Another good thing you can do as a parent is to show them how to write thank you notes, especially after a celebration or holiday; this is a very nice custom and is never out of style.

Remember that you have to walk your talk! Use the words "thank you" over and over, whenever you find the opportunity and you'll see how your kids will catch on.

I'm attaching a video that I found in youtube.com, from the Great and Good Science Center, on how to teach gratefulness to kids; I think you might find it usefull.

Week Sept. 28 - Oct.2

2009-09-27T14:41:00.000-07:00
Kids, this is the last week devoted to learning about the value of "loyalty". Ask your parents if they ever have had an experience of betrayal with a friend; what do you think is the most important thing in keeping a friendship?

Etiquette club.
Since we lost so many days in the month of September,the same groups of students will continue to come to the club in October. This week we will focus on do´s and don´ts in table manners. Don´t forget that Etiquette is your ticket to good times!

Parents: Have you ever wondered how you can help your child improve his/her self esteem? Did you know that it is more important to have a high emotional quotient than a high intelligence one? Come to the presentation we have prepared for all school parents this week; the title is "El Valor Agregado en la Educación de Nuestros Hijos" and the speaker is Ing. Guillermo Aguilar, founder of the Humana Natura Association. See more details on the school calendar. Don´t miss it!

2009-09-01T14:02:00.000-07:00

As the month of September started, our school had a wonderful ceremony to celebrate Flag Day. The school band professionally played our National Anthem and many groups of students recited poems to our national flag. we were thrilled by the presence of the cadets from the Francisco Morazán School, who had a brilliant performance and honored our flag. Students absolutely enjoyed the ceremony and learned interesting things about the way to honor our flag; it was a great civic experience filled with patriotism.

Starting the school year

2009-08-24T14:14:00.000-07:00

Welcome to a new wonderful school year!

Summer Vacation

2009-05-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

As the school year comes to an end, students are filled with expectation for the vacation just around the corner, and parents find themselves with the task of keeping their children busy and contented. It is common to find that kids want to to go to bed really late at nights and subsequently, get up late in the mornings, during vacation. One thing that parents could do is supervise that their kids have a time for these peak moments. Of course, flexibility and understanding should be applied, but remember that it could be really easy for them to loose many of the good habits they have acquired in the school year. Besides, getting enough sleep will help keep them in a good mood, thanks to their rested minds and healthy growing bodies, and will give them discipline and strenght to mature.

Do not forget that you're not alone, the school has organized the "Eaglemania Club" to help you this summer; there will be lots of fun and entertainment for kids, so, do not hesitate to register your child.

Also, you can help your child write a list of things he can do when he/she "has nothing to do". On the other hand, keep in mind that doing a house chore is a great way to help kids grow in virtues, like responsibility, perseverance, cooperation, service to others, etc.

The next post on this blog will be until next school year starts, God willing. Until then, I wish you a great summer and many joyful moments with your family.

News on April

2009-04-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

Kids have been learning skills on how to make a good decision. this unit was prior to our health unit about drug prevention. Enjoy our third graders on this small skit!

There will be a presentation entitled "Pornography and its effect on people's minds and attitudes" at the High School conference Room, on Wednedsday, April 29, at 5:00p.m.

In the last years have seen an alarming increment in the number of people that have become addicted to pornography, mainly because of its easy access, specially through the internet. It is about time that we start doing something to alert people about the harm that pornography can cause to the human brain. Please join us next wednesday and learn about the consequences of this devastating addiction!

Drugs, Alcohol and our Kids

2008-11-17T11:26:00.000-08:00
A panel of experts that will present the topic,"Drugs, alcohol, and our kids" is coming up soon!

All parents with kids in Middle and High School are invited.

The experts presenting the topic are as follows:

Lic. Roger Martinez - Ms. in Family Orientation

Dr. Raul batres - Executive Secretary of the Central American Commission for the erradication of Production, Traffic, and Use of Drugs and Alcohol.

Dr. Mario Aguilar - MD. in Psychiatry

We will meet at the High School Conference Room, on Tuesday, December 2, at 5:oo p.m.

Don't miss it!!

Pre-School parents presentation

2008-10-28T08:13:00.000-07:00
On November 11th there will be a presentation for parents with kids in Pre-School.

Topic: "La Autoridad, Un Ejercico de Amor"

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Speaker: Mr. Roger Martínez, Ms. in Family Orientation

Place: High School conference room, room #62, High School building

we hope to see you there!

Próximamente tendremos una charla para parás con hijos en el nivel de Pre-escolar. El tema es "La Autoridad, Un Ejercicio de Amor" y el orador es Mr. roger Martínez, Ms. en Orientación Familiar. La fecha es el martes, 11 de noviembre a las 5:00 p.m., en el salón de conferencias de secundaria, aula # 62, edificio de secundaria. !Esperamos verles ese día!

Fifth Grade Parent Presentation

2008-10-28T08:05:00.000-07:00
A lunch - presentation for parents who have kids in fifth grade is coming up!

Topic: "La Educación Preventiva, Creciendo Sanamente"

Date: November 6, 2008, at 11:30 a.m.

Place: High School Conference Room

A video of your kids will be presented, don't miss it!

Parent Presentation

2008-10-22T10:03:00.000-07:00
!Charla-Almuerzo para papás de Quinto Grado!

El tema es : "Educación Preventiva, Creciendo Sanamente"

Será el jueves, 6 de noviembre, a las 11:30 a.m., en el salón de conferencias de secundaria.

Las expositoras serán: Lic. Ana María León Gómez y Lic. fadya Kafati

Incluye un video de los alumnos en acción. Estará fenomenal; !No te la pierdas!

International Day of Peace

2008-08-28T08:17:00.000-07:00

The United Nations declared September 21 of every year as the International Day of Peace. the American School of Tegucigalpa has been involved in this movement since 2007, by joining the "Pinwheels for Peace Project".

The peace topic is taught in our school based in conflict resolution, respect, and preserving our planet; the idea is to help children become peacemakers and peace builders, and make them aware that peace starts from within. Among other activities, students will be reading, being read to, writing and building pinwheels for peace.

It is very significant that this year we'll plant the pinwheels in small biodegradable pots, giving us the wonderful teachable moment of forming students in the topic of respecting our planet Earth.

I would like for every school to be motivated to join the Peace movement, and for you to think of a way you can share the spirit of peace, not only on Peace Day, but every day of the year.