During the month of September we celebrate Central American and Costa Rican independence.
Students play a very important role in this celebration; they take part in the lantern parade, the Independence Day Parade, etc. Costa Rica’s educational system has always believed that the future of the country’s freedom it is in the hands of young people, which is why patriotic holidays in Costa Rica are an activity for school children to participate in and are not for military groups in our country.
We are pleased to inform you all that our students will have the opportunity to participate in an intimate and school-community based Civic celebration, but still impressive and unforgettable, event at our school site on September 14th, starting at 10:30 am and finishing at 1:45 pm. We are sharing the detailed agenda below, hoping that you will be able to join us for this wonderful celebration.
September 14th*
Regular School Day Schedule, full FV uniform required. Early Release at 2:00 pm
The Running of the Torch: departing from the city government building around 8:30 am, and running towards Montezuma. Sr. Ramírez and select students will participate.
Honor Guard: from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the city government building in Cóbano, 6th grade and Miss Vanessa
Activities to be Held at FV
Lantern Parade: 10.30 – 11.00 am
Lunch: 11:00 – 12:10 pm, lunch and sales open to the general public.
Special FV Menu – included in your child’s monthly lunch payment: Chifrijo (with pork or vegetarian)
Sales: grilled meat, desserts, natural juices, tortillas, chorreados, pizza, etc.
Civic Act: 12:30 – 1:45 pm
Presentations: Dances, theater, etc.
The Big Reveal “The Barba Challenge”
1:45 – 2:00 pm – students clean-up and get ready to go home
2:00 pm – early release (busses will depart at 2:00 pm)
September 15th
Parade: starting at 8:30 am, departing from the field in front of the city municipality building in Cóbano and going until the town open air gym.
September 16th
NO SCHOOL: Rest day
*Committed to our designation as a Green school with 5-star certification and fully committed to our sustainability goals, we are proud to announce that we will be holding a sustainable event- with no disposable utensils, with recycling and compost options on-site and with food products that fulfill our school nutrition policy.