In November, 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. Former students Jake Teton-Landis and Jacob Seigel-Boettner edited the footage. During Mr. Smith's music classes, the children learned Spanish songs.

Following the DVD presentation in the classrooms, the students sang their Spanish songs. 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