What is La Fiesta?

La Fiesta is a celebration of the art, music, culture, and food of Spanish-speaking cultures and a fundraiser for our sister school of 18 years, Juan de la Barrera in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

¡Ven a celebrar la fiesta de las culturas hispanoparlantes con comida, presentaciones de los alumnos, el mercadito, y juegos! 

Location

JSIS Gym and Cafeteria.

Schedule

• 6:00 pm - Doors Open

• 6:15 pm - Kindergarten Performance

• 6:30 pm - 1st Grade Performance

• 6:45 pm - 2nd/3rd Performance

• 7:00 pm - 4th/5th Performance

• 7:15 pm - Folklorico Performance

• 8:00 pm - Event Ends (Cleanup Begins)

Booths - Activities & Games

These activities and games are made possible by your volunteer support. Please sign up for a short (and fun) 15 minute shift.

Loteria

A traditional Mexican board game of chance, similar to bingo, but played with a deck of cards instead of numbered balls.

Banderas

Test your geography skills by placing flags on a map.

Crafts

There will be several crafts including papel picado, a Spanish fan, and Nicaraguan masks and hair beads.

Rayuela/Avioncito

A rayuela or avioncito (hopscotch) is painted on the ground with chalk. Kids take turn tossing beanbags and hopping between squares.

Carrera de Sacos

Burlap sack races. Hop as fast as you can.

Fútbol

A good old soccer match on the playground.

Quiet Room

A place for kids and families to take a break from the sensory overwhelm of school-wide events. (LSA Room)