See you later, Emily!

This week was my last week at Calasanz, and very "bittersweet" to say goodbye. I've really enjoyed my time here and I hope that everyone has enjoyed me being here as well. This week I brought a special recipe to the bilingual classes, (except the 5 year olds, because they don´t need any more sugar!!), and with the second grade we made "friendship bracelets" to remember each other. Enjoy these pictures and the recipe below!

Esta semana fue mi última semana en Calasanz, y fue muy "agridulce" despedirme. Me lo he pasado genial aqui y espero que todos vosotros tambien lo hayais pasado bien conmigo. Esta semana he traido una receta especial americana a todas las clases bilingues, (menos los de 5 años porque no les hacen falta más energia!), y con las clases de segundo hemos hecho pulseras de amistad como recuerdos. Disfruta las fotos y la receta abajo!

 

Rice Krispies!! Here is the recipe and the website for other variations: Rice Krispie Receta

 

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
• - OR -
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal 
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  1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  
  2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
  
  3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.
  
  
  MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
  In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
  
  
  Note
  
  -For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
  -1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
  -Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
  -Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
  -To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Un beso muy fuerte para todos, and I hope to see you soon! Kisses!!

 

 

 

A Special Visit from our American Friends

The second grade classes were VERY lucky on May 16th. This year we have been penpals with some students on the American military base in Rota. We have exchanged letters, cards, and holiday greetings with them. Finally, last week we were able to meet them face-to-face! They came to Calasanz and we spent the day with them. We had SO much fun!! Here are some pictures from the day.

 Las clases de segundo tenian mucha suerte el día 16 de mayo. Este año hemos estado escribiendo algunos estudiantes en la base americana en Rota. Hemos intercambiado cartas y manualidades para fiestas diferentes con ellos. Por fin, la semana pasada tuvimos la oportunidad de conocerles cara a cara! Vinieron a Calasanz y pasamos el día con ellos. Nos lo pasó genial! Aqui hay algunas fotos del día. 

We began the day doing a picture frame craft with tissue paper and cardstock.
Empezamos el día haciendo un marco de fotos con papel de seda y cartulinas. 

Afterwards, they showed us pictures of their school and explained school traditions and parties that they have.
Después, nos enseñaron fotos de su colegio y explicaron las tradiciones y fiestas que tienen alli.

After that, some of the 6th grade girls explained the traditions of the feria, and danced Sevillanas for us.

Después de eso, algunas niñas de sexto nos explicaron las tradiciones de la feria y bailaron sevillanas para nosotros.

They taught us how to do the first steps of the dance, but some of the kids already knew! Even the Americans!

Nos enseñaron hacer los primeros pasos del baile pero algunos niños ya sabían bailar! Incluso los americanos!

After learning Sevillanas, we went out to the patio to play games. We had three stations: 1) Spanish games, 2)American games, and 3)Parachute games. We had SUCH a good time!

Despues de aprender Sevillanas, fuimos al patio a jugar juegos. Tuvimos tres rincones 1)Juegos españoles, 2)Juegos americanos, y 3)Juegos de paracaída. Que bien lo pasamos!!

Thank you SO much for visiting us! We had an amazing time!!

Muchísimas gracias por la visita, nos lo pasó fenomenal!