Access Journals 2012

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Call Summer Sessions January - February, 2012

During January and February students attended classes at Aricana Headquarters in order to

have intensive computer-assisted sessions at the Multimedia Lab and special classes with video

and Power Point Presentations using the interactive whiteboard.

The four Access courses were

divided into two groups and took

turns working either in the lab or in

the video room. They really enjoyed

the classes as they were learning in

a dynamic and interactive way and

showed amazing computer skills.

The topics of the video lessons were really interesting and students showed great enthusiasm when

watching movies such as Shrek, Valentine’s Day or the pilot episode from the popular tv series Lost.

Students also learned about holidays from the USA and from their own country, for example, Martin

Luther King’s Day and Veteran’s Day.

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They even learnt about famous American cities such as New York with a special power

point presentation, which concluded with the famous song New York New York by Frank

Sinatra.

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It was a great experience that we would like to repeat every year for students to

approach English learning from a different and more creative perspective.

Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher

Access Program Rosario

Yanina Zagarrio

Academic Coordinator


Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


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Earth Day and Animal Day April 27, 2012

Access Program welcomed the new year with an

activity to celebrate Earth Day and Animal Day. The event

took place on April 27th

at ARICANA Bella Vista’s new

facilities, the Library and the Multimedia Laboratory.

I liked the activity because it was fun and

interesting. I have more friends now. Their names

are Matías and Ignacio. They are funny and good

people.

(Ever Astudillo)

I liked the activity because it was so much fun. I

have more friends now. Their names are Franco,

Iván and Nicolás. They are very friendly.

(Jeremías Giglio)

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I liked the activity because it was fun and wonderful. I

have more friends now. Their names are Belén Greco

and Matías Cejas. They are nice and intelligent.

(Brian Salazar)

I liked the activity because it was very

interesting and fun. I have more friends now.

Their names are Cindi, Gonzalo and Matías.

They are fun and friendly.

(Franco Manzoli)

I liked the activity because it was great. I have more

friends now. Their names are Gonzalo, Jeremías and

Sheila. They are good friends and good people.

(Nicolás Cianni)

I liked the activity because it was entertaining, creative and

sociable. I have more friends now. Their names are Germán,

Jonatan and Gastón. They are fun and collaborative.

(Agustín Bottinges)

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efore starting with the main project, students participated in an activity in which they

had the chance to learn a little more about their new classmates. Then, students had to make

calendars with images making allusion to animals and environmental issues. As the aim of the

activity was to raise awareness, the calendars are now hanging on the walls of all the

classrooms of the Institution, the library and the computer lab.

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I liked the activity because it was fun. I have

more friends now. Their names are David

and Pablo. They are good people and very

intelligent.

(Santiago Santacruz)

On the Earth Day and Animal Day, we

went to Aricana Bella Vista and we made

calendars. We met funny people and did a

great job together. It was a very

interesting day.

(YAZMIN POLLO)

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I liked the activity because it was interesting, creative

and educational. I have more friends now. Their names

are Sol, Yazmín and Sebastián. They are good friends,

funny and friendly.

(Franco Coraglio)

The activity was very interesting! We met new

classmates and made calendars together. We also

learnt a lot of things about animals and about the

Earth. We spent all afternoon in the computer lab

and in the library.

(Ma. Belén Greco)

We split up in groups together with first-year

students. we looked for pictures of wild

animals on magazines and on the Internet and

we made calendars. The activity was fun.

(Cecilia Camacho)

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I liked the activities and I had fun because I

met new students and spent time with my

friends. The idea of the calendars was great.

The snack was delicious!

(David Lombardo)

Access 1 and 2 met at Aricana Bella Vista to

celebrate Earth Day and Animal Day. we

separated into groups to make calendars about

different topics. The themes were: the city,

animals, deforestation, air pollution and water

pollution. The calendars are hanging in the

classrooms walls. At the end of the day we ate

‘alfajores’ and drank soda. We spent a good time

together.

(MARIANA CARDINAL)

We made calendars on different themes and

decorated them with drawings, photos and

wrote phrases on them. It was a nice activity

because all the Access courses were together.

We had a great time with our friends and the

new partners.

(NATALIA ANSALDI)

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hen students finished their work, they all enjoyed a delicious snack. The event

was a great success since Access students carried out an important raising

awareness activity and met new friends while having fun.

Congratulations on your great job!

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I liked the activity because it was fun. I have

more friends now. Their names are Pedro,

Romina and Nico. They are very good

partners, responsible and very friendly.

(MATIAS CEJAS)

Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


Yanina Zagarrio



Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


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English for Journalists June 5, 2012

n June 5 Access students from second year took part in the workshop “English for

journalists” conducted by Paulina Schmidt, a freelance journalist for La Capital

newspaper. On this occasion, students learned about the process of how the news story comes

to being and the importance of the different means of communication in our every day lives.

Paulina shared her experience as a journalist with the students, telling them about all her jobs

and places where she has worked over the years. Students enjoyed this workshop very much

and they were ‘journalists’ themselves when they had to interview their partners to learn

more about what each of them had learned from the workshop. During the presentation,

members of the USA Embassy visited the class and interacted with students and Paulina.

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“It was about journalism. Paulina talked about her life as

a journalist, about her job in the newspaper and on TV.

She also talked about the means of communication

(internet, TV, newspaper, radio).”

David Lombardo – interviewed by Pablo Bordón

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What part of the presentation impacted you the most?What part of the presentation impacted you the most?What part of the presentation impacted you the most?What part of the presentation impacted you the most?

“It was about the life of a journalist. She

talked about her experience, her job and

about how journalists have access to the

information.”

Pablo Bordón – interviewed by David

Lombardo

“It was about Paulina. She talked about her job in the

newspaper “La Capital”, her career as a journalist and

about different means of communication.”

Daiana López – interviewed by Axel Candido

“When she talked about the means of

communication. I also liked the arrival of

ARICANA’s board and the USA Embassy

members to our classroom.”

Cindi Acuña interviewed by Nair

Aguirre

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Would you consider becoming a journalist oneWould you consider becoming a journalist oneWould you consider becoming a journalist oneWould you consider becoming a journalist one day? day? day? day? Why or why not?Why or why not?Why or why not?Why or why not?

“When she talked about her TV

program.”

Aldana Rastelleti interviewed by

Cecilia Camacho

“When she talked about the newspapers.”

Agustina Del Canto interviewed by Belen

Greco

“Yes, because I think it would be

interesting and fun.”

Belen Greco interviewed by

Agustina Del Canto

“No, because I’d like to be a

nurse.”

Daiana López interviewed

by Axel Cándido

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t was a great opportunity for Access students to explore the world of the media, which has

such an important role in society, and to start thinking about their future careers.

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“It is very important and seems fun

but I’d like to work with animals.”

Cecilia Camacho interviewed by

Aldana Rastelleti

Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


Yanina Zagarrio



Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


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Opening Ceremony July, 2012

“I found the ceremony interesting. ARICANA is large and nice. In the event, the authorities of the US Embassy, ARICANA and the educational institutions were present as well as ARICANA’s president.”

Pedro Rinaldi

n June 5th, 56 students belonging to the 2012‐2013 edition of Access Program in Rosario received their participation certificates in a ceremony that was held at the auditorium at

ARICANA Headquarters. Representatives of the US Embassy in Argentina and the authorities of Magnasco, Soldados Argentinos and Zona Parque schools were present. Also, ARICANA’s authorities, Access staff and parents were also there to support students on this special occasion.

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“The opening ceremony was interesting and fun. The auditorium is very big and cute. The people present in the ceremony were the members of the USA Embassy, the president of ARICANA, the students’ parents and the directors of the schools.”

Germán Chaperon

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“The ceremony was very good and the people were very nice. It was great to meet people from the United States Embassy.”

Ezequiel Ramírez

The Access General Coordinator, Gabriela Venesia, and the U.S Cultural Affairs Officer, Kerry

Hannan, gave very encouraging speeches and welcomed students to the Access program. Students were really happy to receive their certificates and to meet members of the USA Embassy.

"I liked the opening ceremony because it was fun. It was held in the auditorium at ARICANA. The principals of the schools were present and also members of the USA Embassy. The person who delivered the diplomas was really nice.”

Natalia Martínez

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“The opening ceremony was beautiful, fun and interesting. The auditorium was small and modern. It was crowded. There were lots of parents and students.”

Martín Curello

“The opening ceremony was nice and simple. We received our diplomas. The place was big and in good conditions. Our families were present as well as Kerri Hannan and ARICANA’s coordinators.”

Sasha Geréz

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We’d like to thank all the authorities and families for being present on such an important

event. We hope this program will provide students with the necessary tools for improving their knowledge of English and for learning Argentinean and American cultural values.

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator

Yanina Zagarrio


Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher

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Devon’s visit June 25 and 26, 2012

On June 25th and 26th, Access students received a very special visit. Devon Arndt is a

twenty-year-old American girl who came to Rosario some weeks ago as part of an internship

between ARICANA and St. Catherine University. Devon is from Minnesota and during her stay

she is visiting different classes in order to talk to students, exchange experiences and tell them

about her country.

On this special occasion, Devon gave Access students a Power Point Presentation on

some cities from the United States which she finds really beautiful and interesting such as

Boston, New York, Savannah, Chicago, Santa Fe, Seattle and her hometown, Saint Paul. After

the presentation they had a nice talk with Devon during which they could learn a bit more

about her and practise their English.

One more time, Access students enjoyed a most valuable experience and were very

happy with it. We want to thank Devon for being so nice and friendly and sharing her

knowledge and experience with the students.

Devon is a very interesting person.

She comes from a beautiful city. She

is a bit shy. I like how she speaks

English. Thank you!

Daiana Mansilla (1A)

Devon has three sisters, father and

mother. She likes hamburger, pizza

and cake. She is studying Spanish.

She also likes business.

Irina Kalinovski (1A)

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Devon speaks English but she’s studying

Spanish. She likes pizza and cake. She studies

business and her favorite music is pop.

Evangelina Cravero (1A)

Devon is 20 years old. She lives in Minnesota.

She never ate barbecue. She likes sushi. She

loves Argentina and she’s staying for three

months.

Jazmín Gómez (1B)

Devon is from Minnesota and she’s living in

Rosario for three months. She’s very

interesting and friendly. Devon likes old

music and her favorite kind of music is rock.

She is blond and tall.

Mauro Sabadini (1B)

I liked her visit. Devon

is an interesting

person. I asked her 2

questions: “Do you like

working in Argentina?”

“Do you have

brothers?” and she

answered me. Thanks

Devon. I’d like another

visit from you.

Ariana Gomez (1C)

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On June 25th

Devon Arndt visited

us. She told us about her country,

the USA, its food and customs.

The presentation was really

interesting because we learned a

lot.

Ma. Eugenia Bilbao (2B)

Devon's presentation was great, it was about

the United States, her country. I learned

about food, places, activities and culture of

some states and cities. I also learned about

her life, where she lives, where she studies

and what she does. I was surprised by how

different life in USA is. I loved to learn about

this country.

Luciana Pagliaro (2B)

The presentation was very interesting. She

talked about her country, the United States

of America. She told us about their

traditions, interesting places to visit and the

weather in the different parts of the country.

She’s from St. Paul, Minnesota.

Axel Candido (2D)

It was interesting to learn about her life in

Minnesota. I learned about the different

areas and important cities of the USA. The

typical food of some cities surprised me. I

liked the presentation because it is good to

learn about other cultures, especially about

the USA.

David Lombardo (2D)

Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


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Independence Day July 12, 2012

On July 12th

students in the second year of the Access program had their last cultural activity

before the winter break. They met at ARICANA Bella Vista to celebrate Argentinean and

American Independence Day. One of the activities was held at the Library, where students

were asked to look for information in books about important people and places related to the

Independence processes of both countries. Then, they wrote the information they found on

maps. In the mean time, another group was working in a different classroom with a Power

Point Presentation about the independence of the United States and how Americans usually

celebrate it today. Devon Arndt, an American girl, was also present during the activities and

told students a bit more about this celebration, its importance and what she likes to do on that

day.

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We learned the American customs. There

was a girl from the United States. Her

name was Devon. She told us how she

celebrates this day. I liked to know about

their sports, the importance of this day

and the respect they have for their

customs.

Lya Lobos and Ayelén Yoffret, Access 2A.

In the Independence Day celebration, we

saw a projection about this day. It

showed the culture of the United States.

Also, we were with the other courses.

They played a game on historic

characters of Argentina and the United

States.

Fabricio Moro, Access 2A.

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We had a special class about the independence

in Argentina and the United States. I knew

something about it but I learned much more

with this special class. My favorite activity was

when we worked with a map of Argentina. We

learned where important people were born.

Emanuel Rojas, Access 2B.

The day we celebrated the independence of

both countries had a special visit from a girl

called Devon. She’s from the United States.

She told us many of their traditions. We also

worked with maps on which we had to place

Argentina’s historical battles. We finished the

activity eating ‘pastelitos’ with chocolate

milk.

Yasmín Pollo, Access 2B.

Once the activities had been carried out, all students enjoyed some chocolate milk and

‘pastelitos’, a traditional food from our country, especially for patriotic celebrations. We all

spent a wonderful time together so we want to thank Devon for joining us, Marina, our

librarian, for her collaboration and the students for being present and willing to participate.

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On the Independence Day class we learned

about this day in the US. We watched a video

and we played a game. Then, we went to the

library and we made a poster with a map of

Argentina. On that poster, we had to mark

the place where our patriotic heroes were

born.

María Eugenia Bilbao, Access 2B.

We worked with a map in which we

marked the countries where heroes were

born and where the battles for Argentinian

and American independence occurred and

I learned about it. I liked this activity

because it was interesting.

Agustina Del Canto, Access 2D.

In the celebration of Independence Day we

had a great time. We did activities in

groups. We had to highlight the places

where the heroes were born. Then we

watched a Power Point Presentation

explaining how this day is celebrated in the

USA. When we finished the activities we

had a snack.

Nair Aguirre, Access 2D.

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We gathered to celebrate Independence Day with Access students. Devon, a

girl from North America, joined us in the activities and told us about the

customs of her country. Also we learned about heroes and important places

from Argentina and the US. At the end, we had a snack all together. It was

great fun!

Florencia Ungaro, Access 2D.

Congrats for your hard work and happy Independence Day!

Yanina Zagarrio



Cecilia Vivanco

Access teacher


Gabriela Venesia

General Coordinator


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Winter School. July 17, 18 and 19, 2011

During the first week of the Winter break, Access students in the first year of the program

attended special classes uniquely designed to make reference to very important events being held during July.

From July 17th to 19th students worked with topics such as Independence Day, Friendship

Day and the Olympic Games. The classes were developed through Power Point Presentations, the use of videos, computers at the Computer Lab as well as books at the Library. Apart from Access teachers, we had the collaboration of our Lab teacher, Gabriela, and our librarian, Marina.


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We also received a very special visit on the 18th during our Friendship Day class. Marco

Heredia, a 16‐year‐old from Houston, came to ARICANA to meet Access students and share his views on this special celebration. His father and sister were also present and after the activities were finished, we all enjoyed some snacks while students had the opportunity to talk to Marco and get to know him a bit more.


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My favorite topic was Friendship Day. The activity I liked the most was the one about the letter we sent to Access students from different countries. I liked to learn about the history of different places.

Joel Vivan, Access 1A.

My favorite topic was Friendship Day because I celebrate it with my friends every year. The activity I liked the most was sharing a snack with my school friends. I liked to learn about all the celebrations.

Claudio Montenegro, Access 1B.


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My favorite topic was Friend’s Day because it is something important to celebrate friendship. The activity I liked the most was when we watched the American TV show ‘Friends’. I liked to learn that friendship is the most valuable thing in life.

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We noticed students were really engaged in the activities proposed and participated greatly

in all of them. We’d like to thank all the students who attended the Winter school and congratulate them for enjoying all the opportunities they have to become better students of English and, most important, better persons.

We hope you’ve had a great time with your classmates.

My favorite topic was the Olympic Games. l also liked to learn about the American Independence.

Iván Gómez, Access 1C.

Gabriela Venesia General Coordinator


Yanina Zagarrio Academic Coordinator Access Program Rosario

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Youth Citizenship Project November, 2012

nce again this year, Access students from 1st year

participated in the Youth Citizenship Project

organized by OAJNU (Argentinian Youth Organization for

the United Nations). This program gives students the

possibility of carrying out projects related to problems

they find in their everyday life. The three classes chose

different topics: Access 1A students dealt with the

environmental problems our planet is facing so they

decided to visit their schools and talk to their partners about this problem; Access 1B chose to

deal with sexual education. They also talked in their schools and handed out brochures and

condoms at the park. Finally, Access 1C students decided to focus on deforestation. They went

to the park and planted many plants with the help of some neighbors and parents.

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During the classes we talked about the different projects and activities we

can do to help our community. I learned that it’s very important to act as

involved citizens. I liked them because they were interesting and fun.

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Our project was about pollution and the importance of taking care of the environment.We made

posters and brochures. I liked it because I worked with my friends.

Ignacio Massone – 1A

In the exposition we gave out brochures and

condoms in the park.

Also we talked about sexual education.

I liked it because it’s important to take care of

ourselves.

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inally, on November 2nd they participated in the Closing Exposition where they shared

their projects with students from other participating schools and did some activities

related to the topics they had discussed during the workshops.

Congratulations to all the students who participated and

committed to the projects.

Well done!

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Fundraising Event November 3, 2012

ccess students from second year organized a tea show in order to raise funds to donate

to the association Ayuda Aborigen Argentina. The event took place on November 3rd at

Zona Parque School and a lot of friends and familly attended. The association that was

benefited travels three times a year to Chaco to take donations for the local people.

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I collaborated by working as a waiter and singing in the

show. I liked the experience because it was a wonderful

tea show. I was tired when it finished but I felt good

during the event.

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he students worked really hard to carry out this event. They prepared the food, served

the people, decorated the school and they even showed their talents with some dancing

and singing shows. During the tea show there were also raffles and bingos with very

interesting prizes.

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Before the event, I collaborated organizing the

show. During the event, I collaborated arranging

the tables and other things. I had to conduct the

show with another student. The experience was

great because we could help people and we

were together. I felt good.

M. Gabriela Chacón – Access 2C

Before the event I arranged the chairs and

during the event I made the tea and juice. I

liked the experience because I did everything

right. I was a bit worried because I didn’t

know how I was going to do but it was great

because we had a good time and worked a lot.

Angela Galarza – Access 2D


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I collaborated a lot for the tea show. All

students did their best for the organization

of the event. I helped in the kitchen. I liked

it because it was a new experience, and I

like to help. I felt relaxed and well because I

was helping.

Florencia Abreu – Access 2A

The tea show was organized to raise money to

help the Association Ayuda Aborigen. All Access

students participated and did something. First, I

was a waitress so I served juice, tea and sweet

food. Then I helped in the kitchen where I

prepared the orange juice. I liked it because the

event was for a good cause and I had fun.

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e’d like to thank our students for their hard work and families and friends who

collaborated with their presence. We’d also like to thank the companies who made

this possible with their donations.

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he event was really successful and we could raise an important amount of money, which

will be destined to buy appliances, school objects and non‐perishable food for the

underprivileged.

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Halloween Party November 11, 2012

n Sunday, November 11th, Access students celebrated Halloween at Villa Pria Club with a great costume party. All

students wore wonderful costumes to celebrate this typical American day. They danced and had pizza, sandwiches, chips and soda. By the end of the party, the best costumes were awarded. Cecilia Camacho won the Scariest Costume award, Brian Salazar won the Funniest Costume, CindiAcuña won the Most Original Costume and Angelo Díaz won the Best Costume award, which was chosen by all the students who attended. It was a great party where all of us had lots of fun. Thank you all for being a part of it!

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I wore a witch costume for the Halloween

party.I think the best costume was Cecilia’s‐

she was a murderer bride. I liked the party

because there was very good music and

good food. There were incredible costumes

too.

Daiana Mansilla – Access 1C

I wore a Jack Sparrow costume for the

Halloween party. I think the best costume

was Angelo’s‐he was a zombie. I liked the

party because I liked the costumes, the

music and the food. I also liked it because I

spent time with my friends.

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I wore The Riddler costume for the Halloween

party. I think the best costume was Brian’s‐he

was a pirate. I liked the party because there

was good music and great costumes.

Federico Ramos – Access 1B

I wore a “the Death” costume for the

Halloween party. I think the best costume

was Andrea’s‐she was a zombie. I liked

the party because we danced.

Pedro Rinaldi – Access 1C


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The Halloween party was a fun and great party. I

danced with my friends. I wore a costume of a

crazy bride. My mother helped me to make it. I

won a box of chocolates.

Cecilia Camacho – Access 2D


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At the party I danced and talked with my

friends. I wore a costume of a dead

person, but it wasn’t very real. I liked

some of the costumes a lot, for example,

Jack Sparrow’s costume that won a prize. I

also liked the “dead” people. I didn’t win

any award but I really enjoyed the party

and the music. I had lots of fun.

Pablo Balbo – Access 2C

The party was great. I wore a witch

costume. I won 500 candies. I was very

happy. I gave them to the children from my

neighborhood. I liked Cindy’s costume‐it

was the best. I didn’t win a prize at the party

but I didn’t care because I liked it so much.

The music was nice, the place was good and

all the costumes were excellent.

Alejandra Galarza – Access 2D


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We had a Halloween Party on November

11th. I wore a zombie costume. There were a

lot of different costumes. I didn’t win a prize

but the party was great fun. We danced,

met new people and voted for the best

costumes.

M. Eugenia Bilbao – Access 2B

At the Halloween party I danced a lot with

my friends. I had so much fun. My costume

was a cowgirl and my favorite costume was

one of a zombie.

Barbara Montes – Access 2A


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