by Futuro Verde | May 25, 2016
In Futuro Verde we support all of our students on the road to bilingualism. Undeniably, learning one or two new languages is a challenging process. However, your children will feel supported and encouraged by both our teachers and language acquisition team.
We work in unison to monitor and follow up on both newcomers and students who have been with us for longer. We offer differentiated support based on age and language acquisition stage in both English and Spanish.
Available options include push-in and pull-out support by a language specialist, differentiated instruction, and individualized attention. Moreover, to our secondary students we offer the opportunity of “Language B” classes in recognition of the need for support during the language acquisition process. Language B classes aim at developing language through subject matter that differs from the grade level content for language. Bilingualism for all is unmistakably one of Futuro Verde´s goals.
by Futuro Verde | May 24, 2016
There is still time to register for the 2nd Annual International Conference on Bilingual, Holistic, and Sustainable Education!
Why should you attend this conference? Because at this conference you will be able to choose from a number of presentations given by Futuro Verde teachers in which they share an aspect of their teaching that they feel is highly effective for their students, and in which they will invite your comments and ideas. You will not only learn more about the kind of quality education your child is receiving, but you will also get to know your child’s teacher and other FV teachers as professionals who are continually improving their practice by studying their teaching and sharing with and learning from their teaching colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to learn from outside educational experts and researchers. This year’s conference keynote speaker, Dr. Fred Genesee, is an internationally acclaimed expert on bilingual education. Come join us for two days of exciting and stimulating conversations and exchanges of ideas. The knowledge you gain and the contributions you make at the conference will help strengthen your child’s educational experience at Futuro Verde.
by Futuro Verde | May 23, 2016
The month of June arrives full of activities and events at Futuro Verde!
The Student Arts Festival (FEA) begins. This year’s theme is “For a Culture of Peace, say No to Bullying”. In Futuro Verde we believe in seeing the glass half full and having a positive outlook, so we’ll be focusing on a “Culture of Peace”. We will work this theme intensively in art classes, in Peace Practices and in other areas of student life. You can also help by encouraging and working on these themes at home.
There are many categories in which your child can participate. Categories that are strictly governed by the theme of this year and others more flexible and open where all can participate and parents can also help!
Categories with theme
- Performing arts: storytelling, monologue, parade, choral poetry, street theatre, children’s theatre, indoor theatre, puppets.
- Literary arts: story, illustrated story, photo-story, short story, poetry, oral rhymes.
- Visual arts: performance, audiovisual production, set-up, mural, drawing, manga, sculpture, photography, engraving, painting.
Free categories
- Performing arts: dance and choreographies, conceptual choreo, Costa Rican folkloric dances, folkloric international.
- Musical arts: cimarrona, ensemble or records, instrumental ensemble with materials of everyday use, marimba, vocal soloist popular song.
- Visual arts: masquerade, indigenous masks, mascarade, body painting, fashion design, live sculptures.
In June we also have the highly anticipated Science Fair! Students have been working on their projects for several months. Each child has chosen the topic that interests them, has done research on the topic, has developed their knowledge and understanding and has become an expert on their topic. This is a new way to learn, by which students do not learn by memorizing facts that a week later they‘ll forget, but instead by doing their own self-guided research, they engage at a deeper level and internalize their subject matter by developing independent learning skills..
Parents can help in this learning process by showing interest in their student’s project, talking to their child and asking questions about what they’re learning and by buying the necessary presentation board. And, obviously, it’s always nice for children to have the presence of their parents during the all-school Science Fair project share, which will be held this year on June 21st.
by Stuart Millar, IB coordinator | May 18, 2016
In preparation for submitting our request for authorization to the IB in October we are well underway with teacher professional development. A high class program with successful students comes from having well prepared teachers. Over the next few months teachers will be attending IB workshops in their specific subject areas. In addition, in-school professional development will focus on preparing teachers for these workshops as well as preparing them to write their proposed IB course outlines. Other exciting activities include a visit by our teachers to La Paz Community School in Guanacaste, a bilingual IB school.
by Futuro Verde | May 12, 2016
We are pleased to announce new clubs for the second trimester beginning next week. Clubs are another way that Futuro Verde enriches the lives of our students and the greater community. After school clubs are available for all school aged children of the area to attend. Clubs offered this trimester include:
- Gymnastics, beginner and advanced
- Sign Language
- Aerial silks
- Dance – Traditional and Latin pop
- Theatre
- Arts and crafts
- Guitar and ukulele
Feed your child’s soul, experiment and burn off energy! Please register your son/daughter by May 13th by filling out the online form below or by stopping by the administrative offices of Futuro Verde and speaking with Laura. Payment for each trimester for each club is made directly to the club leader. If you have any questions or concerns regarding payment, please speak directly with the club leader.
Weekly Club Schedule
Monday
Arts and Crafts
● With Patricia González
● Open to all!
● 30,000 colones for the trimester
● In the visual arts area
● 3:00 – 4:00
Dance - traditional and Latin pop
● With Grace Miranda Alfaro
GROUP 1: Open to students under 8
● 25,000 colones for the trimester
● 3:00 – 4:00, in the preschool classroom
GROUP 2: Open to students 8+
● 30,000 colones for the trimester
● 3:00 – 4:30, in the preschool classroom
● Practices as needed when leading up to a presentation
Tutoring and homework help
● With qualified secondary school students.
● Open to all FV students, and school students from the community.
● 2,000 colones per session.
● No advance registration required.
● 3:00 – 4:00 in Futuro Verde.
Tuesday
American (USA) Sign Language - ASL
● With Michelle Scutti
● Open to all!
● 30,000 colones for the trimester
● Futuro Verde – classroom
● 3:00-4:00.
● So much to enjoy about this visual language! Learn basic phrases, conversational skills and how to sign songs and stories.
Dance - technique and choreography
● With Bertha Fernández
● Open to boys and girls aged 8-18
● 30,000 colones for the trimester
● In the stage area
● 3:00-4:00.
● Discover your talent for dance and experiment with different styles.
Wednesday
Aerial silks – beginner and intermediate
● With Yanitza Astudillo
● Open to boys and girls, 6–14 years old.
● 45,600 colones for the trimester
● 3:00 – 4:00, in the stage area
● Shorts or leggings with tee-shirt required.
● All safety equipment provided.
Aerial silks – advanced
● With Yanitza Astudillo
● Open to boys and girls, 6–14 years old.
● 45,600 colones for the trimester
● 4:00 – 5:00, in the stage area
● Shorts or leggings with tee-shirt required.
● All safety equipment provided.
● Students for the advanced group will be selected by the instructor
Guitar and ukulele club
**STARTS JULY 20TH, 2016**
● With Alejandro Ramirez
● Open to boys and girls, 1st grade and above. Students only, no adults
● 15,000 colones for the trimester
● Futuro Verde – classroom
● 3:00 – 4:00, in the stage area
● Students to provide own guitar or ukulele
Thursday
Theater
● With Patricia González
● Open to all!
● 25,000 colones for the trimester
● In the stage area.
● 3:00 – 4:00. (Sometimes 3:00 – 5:00.)
**CLUB FULL**
Gymnastics – beginner and intermediate
● With Debbie Bruylant
● Open to boys and girls, ages 6 – 16
● 27,500 colones for the trimester
● In the gym in Cobano, opposite Mega Super
● 3:20-4:20
● Shorts or leggings, tennis shoes or barefoot required.
**No club on 19th May**
Gymnastics – advanced
● With Debbie Bruylant
● Open to boys and girls, ages 6 – 16
● 27,500 colones for the trimester
● In the gym in Cobano, opposite Mega Super
● 4:00-5:00
● Shorts or leggings, tennis shoes or barefoot required.
**No club on 19th May**
● Gymnasts for the advanced club will be selected by the instructor
Tutoring and homework help
● With qualified secondary school students.
● Open to all FV students, and school students from the community.
● 2,000 colones per session.
● No advance registration required.
● 3:00 – 4:00 in Futuro Verde.
For more information contact stuart@futuro-verde.org
