3rd -5th Grade

This week the students will be preparing for Las Posadas which is a religious tradition that begins on December 16th and runs through December 24th. This tradition is celebrated in Mexico and Latin America. They will learn about the commemoration of the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Students will read about las nueve noches, las procesiónes, traditional foods prepared during this time and the festivities. They will have a fun time creating a traditional Christmas Flower.  

Students will listen to story books “Las Posadas” and "The legend of the Poinsettia.” 

Culture Objectives: 

• Students will understand and become familiar with the traditions and celebrations during Las Posadas.
• Identify: Comidas tradicionales, celebraciones, historia de Jesucristo
• Students will learn about la historia de la flor de nochebuena
• Craft a traditional Christmas flower

6-8th Grade

The Middle School students will prepare for the upcoming religious tradition of Las Posadas that begins on December 16th and runs through December 24th. This tradition is celebrated in Mexico and Latin America. They will learn about the commemoration of the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Students will read about las nueve noches, las procesiónes, traditional foods prepared during this time and the festivities. Students will read and comprehend about la Historia de la Nochebuena (Poinsettia)

Culture Objectives: 

• Students will read and comprehend literature of Las Posadas en Espanol.
• Identify: Comidas tradicionales, celebraciones, historia de Jesucrist
• Students will learn about la historia de la flor de nochebuena (Poinsettia)
• They will read facts about the plant, their history in Mexico, and how they became a "Christmas flower" in the United States.