4 Seasons
First Annual Family Arts Night with Hmong Heritage
Quinn, Mrs. Rodefeld, Dr. Wilson and Mrs. Heideman celebrate Hmong Heritage Night
Quinn, Mrs. Rodefeld, Dr. Wilson and Mrs. Heideman celebrate Hmong Heritage Night
On December 15, 2005, Four Seasons celebrated its First Annual Family Arts Night and Hmong Heritage Celebration. Families played several Hmong games including ball toss, a rock game (similar to jacks),
Gaosheng, Mrs. Rodefeld and Quinn
Gaosheng, Mrs. Rodefeld and Quinn
head/quarter (similar to mancala) and a jumprope game(jump-over-the-rope-as-it's-raised game). Families also colored pajntaub or Hmong storycloth designs. The student performance section of the evening
Toua plays pov-pob.
Toua plays pov-pob.
was filled with fun. Mrs. Yang's third grade class danced a traditional Hmong dance in which the students focused on beautiful movements as they "sewed" pajntaub. The theatre troupes performed several
Mrs. Yang teaches Anna and PaChia a rock game.
Mrs. Yang teaches Anna and PaChia a rock game.
entertaining skits. Choir sang many holiday favorites. Dance ensemble performed as well. Visual arts were displayed throughout the cafeteria and the main hall. After the concert, Ms. Mena's fourth graders
Jumping over the rope
Jumping over the rope
performed two traditional Hmong folktales, Only a Toad and Nine-in-One, Grrr, Grrr. Eggrolls, fried rice and Wouletts Bakery treats were shared by all. Thanks to all the families who came to support
Amanda tries to jump over Lona's high rope.
Amanda tries to jump over Lona's high rope.
our school! Ua tsaug!
Mylia and Gaosheng
Mylia and Gaosheng

Lovely ladies Quinn and Gaosheng
Lovely ladies Quinn and Gaosheng

The new and improved Dr. Wilson
The new and improved Dr. Wilson

Steven teaches Steve, Morgiana and Jesse a new game.
Steven teaches Steve, Morgiana and Jesse a new game.

Coloring pajntaub
Coloring pajntaub

Quinn and Isaac check out the turtle.
Quinn and Isaac check out the turtle.

The fabulous Mrs. Heideman
The fabulous Mrs. Heideman

Steve and Mikey
Steve and Mikey