Program and Event for Hispanic Heritage Month 2018

Present Authentic musical selections from the (5) countries represented here at GVSA
during lunch 10/15-10/26.
Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAM

Show a mini video of “Dia de los Muertos”
Musical Videos
Historical Facts
https://youtu.be/jCQnUuq-TEE
https://youtu.be/ZVfsXWws_J0
https://youtu.be/IamM2P6MH1Q
https://youtu.be/BDzhYlOpW64?list=PLkTPXxh3okUzbVj5SXXgsJE4tSM-RVgwN
https://youtu.be/zy3O2FdRc-w?list=PLkTPXxh3okUzbVj5SXXgsJE4tSM-RVgwN

2:20 OPENING OF PROGRAM

Johana Fuentes-​ ​Good afternoon Green Valley Success Academy! Thank you for joining us on
today as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. We have a lot of fun and interesting things in
store for you today. After the poem we will have Ms. Aaliyah Gomez with the purpose of today’s
celebration.

2:25 PM -Welcome
​Authentic Hispanic Poem / Greeting (presented in English and Spanish) - Ms. Ramirez

History of Hispanic Heritage Month ​- Aliyah Gomez

Hola GVSA, I am Aliyah Gomez.​ ​Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month
from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of
American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South
America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon
Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting
on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the
approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary
of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and
Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and
September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within
this 30 day period. Thank you
2:35 - Presentations
Introduction of Speaker, Ronald Luna, by Jonathan Ramirez
Good afternoon my name is Jonathan Ramirez and I have the pleasure of introducing
our guest speaker. Dr. Ronald Luna is the undergraduate director in the Department of
Geographical Sciences. His areas of interest are transnational theory, Latin American
migration to the United States, the Central American community in the Washington, DC
metro area, and the creation of cultural spaces by Latinos in the US. Please let’s give a
GVSA round of applause for Dr. Ronald Luna.

2:46 - Dance (Bachata demonstration and the macarena) GVSA High school
Promise Usher and Romeo Santos https://youtu.be/7jny21YoEhQ

​ :50​ - S
2 ​ tudent and staff recognition of the 6 cultures here at GVSA (Victor
(Something from each culture in GVSA Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Panama)

3:00 - Ms. Ortiz - Piñata Breaking

Hola GVSA, I am Mrs. Ortiz. Let’s talk about Pinatas. Piñatas are typically made of
paper-mâché, and are attributed to China where paper originated. Marco Polo is believed to
have seen Chinese paper figures of bulls and other animals covered with colored paper and
filled with seeds. When struck with a stick, the seeds spilled out. As part of the ritual, the
paper creation was then burned and its ashes gathered for good luck. A piñata is a
decorated container of paper or clay that contains sweets, small toys, fruits, and nuts. It is
the object of a game played in Mexico at children's birthday parties and at Christmas
celebrations, in which blindfolded children take turns trying to break the piñata with a stick
to release the treats.

3:05 - Closing Remarks

Mr. Newman, Principal
Mr. Bridges, Program Coordinator