CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO, o mais famoso e divertido de todo o mundo, foi comemorado com muita animação na Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro no dia 20 de fevereiro.
The Brazilian Carnaval, the most famous and fun in the world, was very lively at Escola America during the February 20 celebration.
As crianças realizaram ricos projetos sobre este gigantesco espetáculo de música, dança e magia. Nas aulas de Português do Lower School, os alunos pesquisaram sobre o Rio antigo, o carnaval do Nordeste e as Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro. Os trabalhos foram muito apreciados numa Mostra Carnavalesca.
Students did encriching projects about this gigantic spectacle of music, dance and magic. During Portugues classes in the Lower School, student researched Carioca history, Carnaval in the Northeast of Brazil and Samba Schools in Rio. The projects were well received in Carnaval display.
Houve uma homenagem à Carmen Miranda com a apresentação da graciosa aluna Verónica na 3rd grade. A celebração foi contagiante com alunos e funcionários, dançando e cantando ao som do grupo “Batucada GIG” composto por membros da EARJ.
Carmen Miranda, expertly portrayed by Verónica, 3rd grade, was a star attraction. The celebration was contagious and students and staff hit the stage to dance to beat of Batucada GIG, our local band.
Carmen and Ms. Eleanor sambando
Carmen and her back up artists with Batucada GIG.
Photos: Isabel and Juan Manuel, Carmen’s parents
Congratulations and thank you to the Lower School Portuguese Department, the Committee to Promote Brazilian Culture, our Batucada Gig musicians and our students and staff .
