Did you know that Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15^th because it marks the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua?

Did you know that approximately 53 million individuals of Hispanic ancestry live in the United States today? There are many scientists, musicians, writers, politicians, celebrities, and other notable figures that are featured in posters around Rocky Run in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States? ¡Qué guay!

The International Outreach Team would like to share some fun activities, music, literature, and phrases in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!.

Online Resources

• Smithsonian Virtual Museum
• Flemenco – A Cross Cultural Art Form
• Day of the Dead  
• History of Mexico
• Test Your Knowledge: Hispanic Heritage Month Quizzes and Trivia
• Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia

Key Phrases

• ¡Felicitaciones! – Congratulations!
• ¡Que tenga un buen día! - Have a nice day!
• Te extraño- I miss you!
• ¡Bien hecho! – Well done!
• Te toca. – It’s your turn.
• Lo haces bien. – You do that well.

Cool Listening:

• Cuban Music
• Mariachi Music

Suggested Readings: 

• Esperanza Rising, Pam Muñoz Ryan
• Return to Sender, Julia Alvarez
• Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish, Pablo Cartaya