On November 27, the 3rd and 2nd/3rd grade classes celebrated their
annual Santa Barbara History Fiesta! After weeks of studying Santa
Barbara history, the 80 children were ready for a celebration.
Over a two day period, the four classes
rotated through all the classrooms. With Ms. Johnson, the children
created yarn God's eyes. With Mrs. Brown, they made piñatas.
With Mrs. Seigel-Boettner, the children made papel picados (cut
tissue paper banners). Under Mr. Nelson's direction, students
were filmed performing their piece of the timeline for our Santa
Barbara History DVD. During Ms. Huse's music and movement classes,
the children learned three Spanish songs and dances.
Following the video presentation in the classrooms, the students
sang and danced. Everyone gathered on the lawn for a special fiesta
luncheon. Thank you to all of the parents who brought food, helped
with setup or cleanup and enjoyed the event!
Vieja Valley School
Santa Barbara, CA 93110