132 Saint David’s Church Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
Parents:
It is not mandatory to purchase shirts with the “My Amigos” logo. Any plain red
or navy polo shirt is acceptable. However, if you would like to purchase a shirt
from us, please return this form along with your payment (cash or check only).
Make checks out to: My Amigos Bilingual Education Center.
Color: (Red or Size: (xs, s, m, Quantity:
Navy)
lg)
Cost per
shirt: (tax
included)
$15.50
Sub-Total:
$15.50
$15.50
$15.50
Total Amount Due:
Child’s Name:
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www.MyAmigosBEC.org
Phone: 803-356-2232
132 Saint David’s Church Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
Common questions from new families
Why does my child cry when I try to leave him/her in the morning?
It is normal for children to experience anxiety when a parent leaves, especially when they are in a new
environment. The longer you stay and try to console them, the harder it will be the following day, because
the child will learn that he/she can control you by dragging out his/her emotional meltdown.
Our suggestion: Tell your child, in advance, that you will be giving him one big hug and kiss at the classroom
door and remind him/her that you WILL be back soon. Then, even if he/she is crying, leave your child in the
care of our very capable staff and we promise to give him/her the best care possible until you return.
Although you may feel like you are abandoning your child, you are actually teaching him /her to be more
independent, which builds self-esteem. Keep in mind, you can call and check on your child as many times as
you like.
Why doesn’t my child want to leave when I come to pick him/her up?
It is normal for a child (especially those who are very social or those who have no siblings) to want to stay in a
lively, child-friendly environment because they are regularly stimulated with a variety of activities geared
specifically toward their age group. At home, they are frequently forced to adapt to an “adult world” and/or
entertain themselves. Therefore, if it becomes a battle to get your child to leave each day, it may be
necessary to implement consequences and/or rewards.
Our suggestion: Tell your child in advance that when you come to pick them up, it will be time to leave. Tell
them that they will have time to say good-bye to friends (this will help them “shut down” in the event that
they are involved in something exciting) and then explain what the consequence will be if they do not
cooperate (i.e. No cookie after dinner, No television, etc). Be sure to follow through with the consequence,
even if they cry or promise you they will do better next time. Then, if they cooperate all week, reward them
with a milkshake or a trip to the dollar store for a “special” price.
Where can I find a nap mat?
Wal-Mart sells red/blue plastic mats that are perfect for rest time. (They must be plastic so that we can spray
them with cleaning solution each day.) However, Wal-Mart only sells them during their “Back to School”
season. If you need one in the middle of the school year, we can order one out of a catalog or you can
purchase one from Educational Wonderland on Broad River Road in Columbia. Their mats are more
expensive, but they come with a two year warranty.
What should I send for lunch?
Try to send a balanced meal that includes the following:
• Meat or beans (Ex: Ham/Turkey Sandwich, Bean burrito, chicken nuggets, 100% beef/turkey hotdog)
[email protected]
www.MyAmigosBEC.org
Phone: 803-356-2232
132 Saint David’s Church Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
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Two vegetable or fruit servings (Ex: corn, peach slices, carrots, strawberries, sliced cucumbers, mixed
fruit cup, celery sticks with peanut butter or ranch dip, banana).
Bread or crackers (Ex: If sending a sandwich, no additional read is necessary. If not, whole wheat
Goldfish crackers, whole grain roll, pretzels, or dry cereal.)
Dairy servings (Ex: milk, yogurt, cheese stick)
[email protected]
www.MyAmigosBEC.org
Phone: 803-356-2232
132 Saint David’s Church Road
West Columbia, SC 29170
We start our day with a song called “¿Cómo Están Ustedes?” which means “How are you?”
Then, we say our pledge to the flag in both English and Spanish.
The last thing we do before entering the classroom for our lesson is say a prayer that is traditional in many
Spanish-speaking countries.
Pledge of Allegiance
El juramento
I pledge allegiance to the flag
Yo juro fidelidad a la bandera
of the United States of America
de los Estados Unidos de América
and to the republic for which it stands,
y a la república que representa
one nation, under God, indivisible
una nación, al amparo de Dios, indivisible
with liberty and justice for all.
con libertad y justicia para todos.
Morning Prayer (Translation)
La oración de la mañana
Guardian angel, sweet company,
Ángel de mi guarda, dulce compañía,
don’t leave me during the night nor during the day,
no me desampares ni de noche ni de día,
until you place me in peace and happiness
hasta que me pongas en paz y alegría
with all the saints, Jesus, Joseph, and Mary.
Con todos los santos, Jesús, José, y María.
Amen.
Amen.
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Phone: 803-356-2232
Prepared for MABEC 2013
NM
Pronunciation of the Spanish alphabet
Letter
Name of Letter in Spanish Example in Spanish
a
b
a
be
c
ce
ch
d
e
f
g
che
de
e
efe
ge
casa
beso/vamos
c+a, o, u, other consonants = casa,
cruz, cinco
fa ther
b ass
c+e, i=cinco
nacho
danza
elefante
famoso
g+a, o, u, other consonants = grande,
gato, gusto, gigante
s un
nach o
d ance
me t, de bt
f amous
g rand, G us, g ap
h eed
h onor (silent sound)
me , tea
h eed
k ilo
l et
m om
no
cany on
cau ght
p ot
k it
ladd er, butt er
N/A. The tapping of the tonge
is multiple
S aturday
st ar
boo t
b ass
w att
ex am
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
hache
i
jota
ka
ele
eme
ene
o
p
q
r
o
pe
cu
ere
g+e, i=gigante
hijo (silent sound)
mami
hijo
kilo
luz
mamá
no
español
ojo
papá
qué, quizás, (u is silent)
oro
rr
s
t
u
v
w
x
erre
ese
te
u
be (pronounced like 'b')
doble be, ube double
ekis
perro
sábado
tío
uno
vamos
watt
examen
y
ye, i griega
z
zeta
Similar Sound in English
México
yo
in L. America, same sound as 's':
zapato
c ow, cross
h eed
y oung
S aturday
Preschool Schedule - El horario de los niños
7:30-8:30
Arrival/Free Play
3's and 4's Combined
8:30-8:35
Morning Assembly
Song, Pledge, Prayer
8:35-8:55
Lesson #1
Calendar, Weather, Countries
8:55-9:25
Play in Centers
9:30-9:50
Lesson #2
9:50-10:20
Snack/Potty
10:20-10:55
Outdoor Play
10:55-11:00
Water
11:00-11:30
Individual Play
with Manipulative toys
11:30-11:50
Lesson #3
Character Lesson
11:50-12:00
Wash Hands/Ready for Lunch
12:00-12:25
Lunch
12:25-12:45
Potty & Bible Story
12:45-2:10
Nap
2:10-2:40
Wake/Potty
2:40-3:10
Outdoor Play
3:10-3:20
Water/Wash Hands
3:20-3:40
Snack
3:40-4:00
Extra Curricular Activity
4:05-4:25
Individual Play
4:30-4:55
Play in Centers
4:55-5:00
Potty
5:00-5:30
Group Game or Read Stories
Theme Lesson
Check heat index or wind chill in months
of extreme weather
Story Time, Art, Dance/Music, Physical Education,
or Religion
with Manipulative toys