Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Tucson at TIA

Cinco de Mayo celebration in Tucson at TIA were held on four different days. Every student in attendance had a part in the program. Each campus celebration was unique—the Midvale, Broadway and West campuses opted to host the events in the evening, while the East campus hosted their event after school. In keeping with Cinco de Mayo tradition, good Mexican food is a crucial component in all of our festivities. Not only did the holiday celebration make for lots of fun, it is a great opportunity to reinforce cultural appreciation for our students. More about TIA TIA is a Charter School that is an independently-run public school. It is a team-based learning community that prepares students for a global society and offers in-depth foreign language programs such as Spanish and Chinese. Learning other languages and about other cultures inspires understanding and community involvement. Events such as Cinco de Mayo celebrations are another way to bring history and fun together for our students here at TIA. History of Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo, or the 5th of May, commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. Many people think Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexico’s independence, which was actually declared some 50 years before the Battle of Puebla. Mexico’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th. While the Cinco de Mayo holiday is not celebrated widely in Mexico, it has become very popular in America in area’s with big Mexican-American populations. Many cities have parades, festivals, mariachi band performances, parties, and of course, lots of traditional Mexican food and drinks. Let us bring the world to your child and your child to the world.  Click here! Story by Kim Murphey~TheJ3Effect
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Cinco De Mayo and Mothers day!

Early Mothers Day Celebrated at TIA Cinco De Mayo Performances

On May 8th, 2012, the four TIA campuses celebrated Cinco de Mayo, the holiday which this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Mexican victory over French forces in the Battle of Puebla. If Mexican heritage and pride weren’t enough cause for celebration, the moms in attendance were in for a pleasant surprise, as the students also took the opportunity to observe an early Mother’s Day. From kindergartners performing the Spanish folk song “La Cucaracha” to high schoolers performing a play depicting the Battle of Puebla, every student in attendance had a part in the program.

Each Campus’ Celebration was Slightly Different

The Midvale and East campuses opted to host the event during school hours, while the Broadway and West campuses hosted the event after school. The Broadway campus included a jumping castle. But in keeping with Cinco de Mayo tradition, good Mexican food was a crucial component in all of the festivities. At the West campus, TIA's lunch lady Miss Maria prepared the meal, and Delgado’s Catering donated rice and beans.

Mother's Day is Celebrated May 10 in Mexico

To commemorate Mother’s Day (celebrated in Mexico on May 10), several students recited poems which they dedicated to their mothers. After their performance, they presented their mother with a rose. A mariachi band provided authentic cultural entertainment throughout the night, and serenaded moms with “Las Mananitas,” a traditional Mexican song often sung on birthdays and other important holidays. Not only did the dual holiday celebration make for twice the fun, but it was a great opportunity to reinforce cultural appreciation—for Mexico, and for moms.

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Cindo de mayo and mothers day at TIA