Hear the Cheer! Click the song title below to go to the video.
La Mariposa was treated to a Winter Concert this morning. The La Mariposa chorus is a product of teacher and parent support for music education at La Mariposa. Continue reading
There is nothing like the holiday season to bring your family together. Here are some great ways to celebrate the Season of Giving with your growing family:
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Get Into the Giving Spirit with these Community Service Ideas:
Holiday Art & Science to Keep Hands Busy During the Break
Alright, we know it’s almost Thanksgiving, but we wanted to give ya’ll a chance to get those pictures submitted. Without further ado…
Thanks to Kim Woolley, Nicolette Marselian, Melissa Craig, Cindy Laudato-Wong, & Susan Weerakkody for sharing their photos with us.
“Those who have the freedom to live their dreams, have an obligation to those who dream of living free.”–George Bush
We observe Veterans Day to honor those people, past and present, who serve in our armed forces. Veteran’s Day coincides Continue reading
According to the Irish legends, a leprechaun keeps his fortune in a pot of gold and will give it anyone who follows the correct procedure. If you are feeling lucky, here’s how to get it.
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As I was fishing around looking for a fun St. Patty’s Day article, I also came across this great little story:
The Legend of The Leprechaun: Pots of Gold, Magic and Rainbows?
Warning: This story is not for the faint of heart…
February 14 is Valentine’s Day. Although it is celebrated with the giving of candy, Valentine flowers, or other gifts between couples in love, it originated in 5th Century Rome as a tribute to St. Valentine, a Catholic bishop, who, in AD 270 had been persecuted by Emperor Claudius. At least that’s my favorite version…
As legend has it, Emperor Claudius had determined that married men made poor soldiers. So he banned marriage from his empire. But Valentine would secretly marry young men that came to him. When Valentine was found out, he was imprisoned in the emperor’s attempt to convert him from Christianity. During the days that Valentine was imprisoned, he fell in love with the blind daughter of his jailer. His love for her, and his great faith, managed to miraculously heal her from her blindness before his death. Before he was taken to his death, he signed a farewell message to her, “From your Valentine.” The phrase has been used on his day ever since.
The Meaning of The King Holiday
by Coretta Scott King
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebrates the life and legacy of a man who brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate as well the timeless values he taught us through his example — the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that so radiantly defined Dr. King’s character and empowered his leadership. On this holiday, we commemorate the universal, unconditional love, forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his revolutionary spirit…Read Full Article.
Bringing the Message Home: Here are some great links to help your family honor Martin Luther King, Jr.’s spirit of peace, courage, and freedom.
It wouldn’t be Halloween without the annual La Mariposa Halloween Parade. Our kindergarteners and first graders marched first thing in the morning as their “Big Buddies” and some of the the fourth and fifth grade classes watched. The second and third grade classes followed in the afternoon! What a great way to start their ‘Spooktacular Day’!
