Our group enjoying an organized tour of Yale University. Rich in history; educational AND fun! Even enjoyed a Yale football game afterwards!
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Au Pair of the Year Award
Attention Host Families!
Is your Au Pair a Superstar?
The International Au Pair Association (IAPA) hosts an “AU PAIR OF THE YEAR” award every year as a way to celebrate au pairs around the world and enhance the public’s awareness of this enriching cultural exchange opportunity. We know there are amazing young women who are deserving of the title “Au Pair of the Year”.
Help us identify these au pairs and nominate them for the award! All of the information host families need to know can be found at:
http://aupairinamerica.com/aupairoftheyear/2013.asp.
Black Friday – Holiday Shopping in America
November 29– Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving and is the beginning of the traditional Christmas shopping season. Black Friday is not an official holiday, but many people have the day off, which increases the number of potential shoppers. Merchants and the media use the term Black Friday to refer to the beginning of the period in which retailers are in the black i.e., turning a profit for the year. Sales are everywhere–set your alarm and hit the stores before the sun comes up to get an authentic experience this unique day!
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28 Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving dates back to the first European settlers in North America. After hardship, illness and hard work the Pilgrims celebrated a successful harvest that they shared with their Native American friends. This national holiday is a day to feast with family and friends and most importantly, to give thanks.
Election Day 2013
November 5th is election day this year. Public schools in our area are closed. To learn more about US elections, visit:
for a simple presentation of information about the US government including elections. Talk to the children about what you learned and create an Election Day theme at home: decorate in red, white and blue (how about colored napkins on the table?) Put out an American flag, and serve red, white and blue snacks. Blue and white corn chips with red salsa, vanilla ice cream with strawberries and blueberries or layers of colored Jell-o served with whipped cream.