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Book Fair – Fall 2014

The Library Media Center (LMC) cordially invites you to our first book fair from Tuesday November 4th to Thursday November 6th, on the second floor of the library. There will be great books with special prices, collections, and media materials.

Students are invited to come, review, and buy books. Parents are also encouraged to come during this important event.

The book fair will be open from 8:20am to 3:30pm. There will be 11 vendors this time! Your participation is greatly valued and appreciated; you will be helping the school’s library.

Remember that you can come and accompany your children during those times. Students are also welcome to come during recess or lunchtime. Please send your NIT number with your children if you are going to buy a book. If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Written By: Luis Masaya
Manager of Educational Technology
LMC Coordinator

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Interamericano ready for AASCA Basketball Tournament 2014

The AASCA Basketball tournament 2014 starts this Thursday and Interamericano looks forward to a very successful event.

The high school teams have been getting ready for this tournament for the past three months, and the expectations are high. After playing the championship game of the Bi-Cultural tournament, the team is motivated and excited to play the biggest school-level sports event in Central America.

Interamericano’s basketball coaches know that the teams are ready for the challenge and that the results will be positive. “This year we have the strongest team that I’ve ever coached. I expect to play in the final game and to win it,” said boys’ coach Thomas Hamilton.

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The AASCA tournament is a unique event that brings the community together, offering the students and staff an opportunity to expand their cultural awareness and human interaction. “I expect that the tournament will be the same as every year; fun and rewarding for the students and coaches, no matter what place the team gets,” said Hamilton.

On the other side, the girl’s basketball team has demonstrated that working hard as a team can overcome any challenges. “Over the past couple of months, I have seen this group of talented young ladies work hard and work together to demonstrate the true definition of teamwork,” said girls’ coach Syeeda Echols.

Through these events, the students learn different skills that will help them in any challenge they face. “I can truly expect to see great communication, confidence, and a relentless effort to work to the best of their abilities. These girls are capable of doing great things,” Echols said.

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Colegio Americano, Colegio Interamericano, and Colegio Maya will host the event. The opening ceremony will be Thursday at 5:00pm at Colegio Americano, and the closing ceremony will be Saturday at 7:30pm.

For more information on the games, please check out the tournament schedule.

Written by: Marcel Guadrón
Communications Coordinator

 

 

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Elementary teachers provide training in La Limonada

Elementary teachers and OPAI mothers are extremely proud to be giving back to a local community, through professional development in education to the teachers of La Limonada; as well as gathering resources and materials needed in these schools. OPAI mothers will be donating funds from one of the stands during Tienda Day, to assist in the purchase of educational material.

La Limonada forms a border between Zone 1 and Zone 5 in the heart of Guatemala City, and is considered one of the largest urban slums in Central America. There are approximately 60,000 people living in this “settlement”, which is run by two opposing gangs.

The poverty in La Limonada, leads to a lack of education and job opportunities. Therefore, as a school passionate about education and opportunities, we want to give back and assist our fellow neighbors in an area of our expertise: EDUCATION. There are 3 schools in La Limonada: Limon, Mandarina, and Lima. Approximately there are 300 students, who are between 4 and 15 years old.

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Every first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 teachers from Inter Elementary volunteer to provide their expertise with a professional development in an area they are most knowledgeable and/or passionate.  There are 17 volunteer teachers here at Inter who are dedicating their time and passion to help out with this fantastic opportunity. Each teacher will be providing a PD to approximately 35 teachers from 1 of the 3 schools in La Limonada. These teachers travel an hour each way to attend the professional development in order to learn and become better teachers for these loving and eager students.

We are helping these individuals who are not trained teachers to better educate the children of La Limonada. We are giving back by providing the tools to help educate innocent children, and help them understand that there is an alternative rather than gang life. Inter Elementary believes in their vision, “To develop knowledgeable, responsible, and caring future leaders, by empowering them with critical inquiry and research skills, problem solving skills and moral values, so they can become successful global citizens,” and help the teachers of La Limonada to extend this vision to their students.

Written by: Lisa Cayen de Milian
TECA coordinator
(Teacher Extra-curricular Activity)

 

 

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Students celebrated the McHappy Day

Last Wednesday, the National Honor Society’s High school students promoted the support of the 16th McHappy Day among students.

The raised funds were donated to the Ronald McDonald Foundation, which will benefit different programs dedicated to help Guatemalan children. Some of these organizations include: casas Ronald McDonald, sala familiar Unicar, fundación Techo, and projects against malnutrition among others.
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At Colegio Interamericano,the NHS joined the community service clubs from Elementary and Middle school in the effort to increase the support for this event. Thanks to the big hearts of students, parents, and staff, 488 big macs were sold, representing Q.11,712.00 donated. A small part of this number will be put into the school’s community service projects.
Written by: Anahí Peláez
High School Counselor