The clover

St. Patrick’s Kindergarten Newspaper

1st Edition

September 16th 2012

CONTENTS Education…..……….………. 1 Music for All….....…..….. 2 Little Housewifes..……... 3 Time to Celebrate…………4 School Workshops……….5 Science & Technology……6 All you need to know….. 7 The Social Club……………. 8 Welcome to our newspaper!!!

This year, St. Patrick’s Kindergarten School has started a school paper in which you’ll have the opportunity to know more about, cooking and recipes, music, teachers, workshops, school society and more.

This semester, it´s the turn for the girls from 4th and 5th grade to be in charge of our school paper. They have been divided in groups and each group has a section to investigate about, according with the month.

We want to thank you all for the support you can provide to our girls. They sure are enjoying this new project.

1 EDUCATION

Tuesday 16th , September 2012

Mexico ranks 48th of 129 countries in the world regarding Education. Measured by UNESCO in education development index.

Reporters Diana Karen Rodriguez 5th grade Danyali 4th grade

The 1917 Constitution provides that education should avoid privileges of religion, and that no religion nor its members may be given preference in education over another.

Religious instruction is prohibited in public schools.

However, religious associations are free to maintain private schools, which receive no public funds. Proof of Mexican citizenship is required to attend public schools for free, but foreigners can attend public schools by paying a tuition.

In the same fashion to other education systems, education may be described in identifiable stages, such as Primary School, Junior High School, High School, Higher education, and Postgraduate education.

Mexico ranks 48th of 129 countries in the world regarding Education leaving, behind countries like Cuba, Argentina, Chile, and some others.

Although Mexico is in the middle of this classification, UNESCO points it out as one of the countries that could achieve the goal of "Education for All" in 2015.

Even with the constitutional provisions guaranteeing the gratitude of primary education, families must cover expenses that in some cases represent a third of total income households so it is very difficult to send their children to school.

2 MUSIC FOR ALL Tuesday 16th, September 2012

The music of Mexico is very diverse and features a wide range of musical genres and performance styles.

Reporters Paola Matos 4th grade Ximena Calderon 5th grade As we are in September, this issue will tell us a bit about Mexican music. One which has been influenced by a variety of cultures, most notably indigenous Mexican and European, since the Late Middle Ages. Many traditional Mexican songs are well-known worldwide, such as “Besame mucho, La Bamba, Solamente una vez, La Bikina, Cielito Lindo, Somos Novios, El Rey, María Bonita, México Lindo y Querido”. ”La Cucaracha” although popularized during the Mexican Revolution, is a Mexican corrido.

Artist of the month. One Direction One Direction is a British-Irish boy band formed in London in 2010, consisting of members Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.

They signed to Simon Cowell’s record label Syco Records after being formed and placing third in the seventh series of British television music competition The X Factor.

They are known by their #1 hit: “What makes you beautifull”.

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LITTLE MISS HOUSEWIFE

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

Mexican cuisine is considered one of the most varied in the world, along with Chinese and Indian.

Reporters Valentina Escalante 4th grade Valeria Perez 5th grade When we talk about Mexican cuisine, we recall a style of food that originated in Mexico and is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration and variety of spices and ingredients, most of which are native to the country. The cuisine of Mexico has evolved through centuries of blending indigenous cultures, with European elements added later, in the 15th century.

We can find marquesitas in almost every park of Merida for around $20 pesos.

This month we are giving you the recipe to prepare Marquesitas, which is the favorite of every kid.

We will need: 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour Pinch of salt 6 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup water 3 eggs Procedure: Stir till smooth, letting stand for one hour before using. If you are lucky enough to have a Marquesita iron and a gas stove...use a medium flame and oil both plates...heat up and then add about 2-2 1/2 tablespoons batter....press you iron together...the batter should reach to the edge...after about 30 seconds flip over and cook for another 30 seconds. When you open it, it should be golden brown and ready to add your fillings and roll.

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TIME TO CELEBRATE…

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

September 16th - The Day of Independence - is our country's most important national holiday, involving civic, cultural and military ceremonies and celebrations.

Reporters Silvia Vite 4th grade Daniela Cardentti 5th grade Of course that we are going to talk about the Independence day. It is Mexico’s most important holiday , a celebration that marks the first day of a long fight in our country. Mexico's independence from Spain, resulted from a war that began on September 16th, 1810 and lasted until 1821. The movement, which began as a peasant rebellion, received little support among Mexicans. There were strong political divisions with differing point of views on how Mexico should be ruled. However, independence was gained nonetheless.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest from the village of Dolores, received word that the independence movement had been discovered and he was to be arrested. Hidalgo, who was the former dean of the College of San Nicolas, in Michoacan, was a welleducated, courageous humanitarian; who was also very sympathetic to the Indians. As such, he was beloved and respected by many Mexicans.

Through eleven years of war, and decades of oppressive rule and political unrest, Hidalgo's declaration of "Mexicanos, viva Mexico," which is known as “El Grito de Dolores” (the cry of Dolores), has rung on. Each year on September 15, at midnight, the president of Mexico leads the people in shouting “El Grito”, in remembrance of the famous words that commenced Mexico's formal struggle for its independence from Spain. Hidalgo is honored as the father of Mexican independence.

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THE WORKSHOP

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

Children love the opportunity to be part of a theatrical production.

Reporters Paula Bacelis 4th grade Ariadna Duprat 4th grade This year, as many others, students will have different workshops according to their grade. We bring this section to you, so that you learn a little bit more about all those activities.

A Workshop is a group of 10- 15 students in a specific course that meets weekly for about an hour out of their regular class schedule.

Our reporters interviewed Miss Broky, who is in charge of the “Theater Workshop”.

Class work includes theatre games,

characterization techniques, public speaking lessons and improvisation exercises. CTW emphasizes in creativity, teamwork, speech skills and in building your child’s self esteem. It also provides students with live theatre experience – as much or as little as they want – so that they can explore the world of theatre arts.

Boys from 4th and 5th grade are taking the workshop this semester and the purpose of this is that children lose their fear of speaking in front of an audience and gain more self-confidence.

We hope to present a small Christmas play for the rest of the school in December.

The workshop has been well received by the children; they are having fun and are very excited to learn about theater and acting.

6 TECHNO-SCIENCE NEWS

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

The first true robot toy was produced in Japan. The ‘Lilliput’ was a wind-up toy which walked. It was made from tinplate and stood just 15cm tall.

Reporters Navila Gonzalez 4th grade Marynes Camelo 5th grade

How much time do you spend at your computer? How about listening to CDs or the radio?

Watching TV? When was the last time you used a microwave oven?

Try to imagine going through a day without these items. We all make use of the technology developed in the 20th century.

This activity lets you go back through the century to find out when everyday items, such as these first, appeared in homes.

Speaking of Technology; in times of the Independence in 1810, the printing press start its job through Frederick Koening from Germany.

In 1829, William Austin Burt patented a machine called the "Typographer" which, in common with many other early machines, is listed as the "first typewriter“ In 1837 the “Telegraph” was invented

by Samuel Finley Morse.

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ST. PATRICK’S SOCIETY

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

Rules are important to follow!!

Reporters Adriana Guillermo 4th grade Desiree Sandoval 4th grade Each month we’ll have a special edition that shows birthdays, stars of the week and the Star teacher.

This week we interview Miss Anahi and this is what she told us.

Name: Anahi Cadena.

Favorite color: purple .

Food: cheese empanadas and sushi.

Restaurant: Due Torri & fogoncito.

Achievements: To get a teacher plaza, kids and family.

What class do you teach at St Patrick's? English Why did you become a teacher?

I became a teacher because since I was a little girl I’d love the teaching role.

How long have you been teaching?

I’ve been teaching for 14 years.

How do you handle classroom discipline?

Well I talk a lot with children about respect and it has work.

How would you describe an ideal student?

Someone that does his/her best and follow rules. Rules are important to follow!!

September birthdays: Teachers: Marifer, Valentina, Karla Pino.

Students: Josh 2nd grade, C. Emilio 3rd grade and Andrea and Marynes 5th grade.

Stars of the week: Laura Regina 1st grade Ana Aurora 2nd grade Silvana 3rd grade Paula Aitana 4th grade Ximena 5th grade

7 ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

J K Rowling, who wrote the Harry Potter books, was once an English teacher.

Reporters Mariana Casares 4th grade Andrea Lopez 5th grade

The first superhero was Superman who appeared in an American comic book in 1938.

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REPORTERS

Tuesday 16th, September 2012

I want to thank to the girls from 4th and 5th grade for their work, enthusiasm and effort in this firts edition of THE CLOVER. Also the teachers from St. Patrick’s for their help and support for the girls during their interviews, and to the principals for supporting this project.

Miss Tania