Dr. Seuss Week

March 2nd is the official birthday of Theodore Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. Weekly activities are as follows:

Monday: Silly Socks Day (Fox in Socks)

Tuesday: Pajama Day (Dr. Seuss Sleep Book)

Wednesday: Wacky Clothes Day (Wacky Wednesday)

Thursday: Crazy Hat Day (Cat in the Hat)

Friday: Character Day (All Dr. Seuss Characters are welcome!)

Due to district benchmarking, students will not have library class until Friday, so our Dr. Seuss Reading Restaurant will take place until then. In the meantime, students may stop by the library to pick up a Reading Waiter/Waitress application, so that they may participate in reading to the lower grade levels.

Click here for some activities to use in the classroom or at home:

Charro Days Festivities

Brownsville culture is unique being that it is a border town sharing in customs and traditions that our neighbors in Matamoros, Mexico have. Our population is mostly comprised of Hispanics, making it rich in Mexican values.

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Students will learn about Mexican history and culture as well as the origin of the first Charro Day celebration between Brownsville and Matamoros. Our book for the week is: Mexico!: 40 activities to experience Mexico past & present.

This book has lots of information about Mexican tribes, foods, customs, traditions, and includes easy do-it-yourself activities for all ages. Our students today learned how to make their own pinata, Mexican flag decorations, as well as the origin of their heritage. Check this book out from your library today and enjoy the festivities at home!