Welcome to the Elementary Section of the American School of Guatemala! In this nurturing, yet stimulating and challenging environment, we offer a bilingual program filled with exciting learning opportunities based on specific educational objectives for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5.
Students participate in enriching classes in academic areas, the arts, computers and physical education. Children also develop values through daily interaction with teachers and peers and through weekly activities based on a school-wide goals.
Complementing the academic program, the Elementary Section offers students a wealth of extra-curricular clubs and sports so that students may participate in areas of interest after school hours. The Elementary Section is a warm environment with professional educators dedicated to providing a quality education for each student while developing respect, responsibility and divergent thinking skills.
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http://www.mypyramid.gov/ - Information on the food pyramid, including an interactive game for children ages 6-11
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/ - Includes activity ideas to try at home or school, nutrition information, food experiments, healthy recipes, and more. The separate sections for kids, parents, and professionals make it easy to find what you are looking for
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Students/Fun/Readers/index.html - USDA Team Nutrition’s “Reader’s Corner” with titles of books related to good foods and healthy eating
http://www.dole5aday.com/MusicAndPlay/Videos/V_Home.jsp?topmenu=6 - This highly engaging site was created to help students understand the importance of healthy eating (fruits and vegetables). The site includes information, surveys, recipes and interactive games
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/go_slow_whoa.html - “A Kid’s Guide to Eating Right”
http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/nutrition/facts.htm - Statistics on nutrition and the health of young people
http://www.smartspot.com/kids/feeding-them-right - articles for parents about issues such as fostering good eating habits, kids and snacking and dining out with children; also available in Spanish
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/nutrition/index.html - articles about a variety of parenting issues, including nutrition and a section on “Getting Your Kids to Eat Vegetables”
http://www.ific.org/nutrition/kids/index.cfm - article on “Child & Adolescent Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity,” also available in Spanish
Anti-Bullying Websites
“Stop Bullying Now” - Activities for student, including webepisodes, and resources for educators and parents related to bullying.
http://stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main
“Kids Against Bullying” - A good introduction to what bullying is and tips on how to respond to acts of bullying. The Parents and Professionals section includes handouts. http://pacerkidsagainstbullying.org/
“Bullying” - This site includes an interactive video, reports, information guides, quizzes, polls, and more. http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/bullying/default.stm
“It’s My Life” - At this website, students will find information, videos, surveys and more all about bullies! Topics include, "What is a Bully?" & "How to Handle It?" http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/index.html
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