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 Testimonials

 As an educator, I know how important it is for a child to learn a second language while she is young. I researched immersion preschools for my daughter and met with Aydé when my daughter was only two so that I would get a spot at Amiguitos; I knew it would fill up quickly! We were simply amazed by how much our daughter learned in two years. One would think that my love for the school would be because of the fact that we had a bilingual five-year-old. However, the thing that makes Amiguitos dear to my heart is the genuine patience, kindness, and love the teachers had for my child. My daughter is now an eighth grader and will be entering high school ready to take college-level Spanish classes! Amiguitos truly was the best possible preschool experience for our family.

 Nancy Utterback  10/10/11

 Amiguitos has played an important and positive role in my children's lives and development. My son is currently a thriving student at Amiguitos preschool. My daughters, who are now 7 and 9, attended preschool at Amiguitos and currently attend the Amigos after school program. Thanks to Amiguitos and their spectacular immersion program, my daughters are both bi-lingual in English and Spanish and my son is on his way to becoming bi-lingual. The staff at Amiguitos is always loving and caring towards the children.  The curriculum makes learning fun with Spanish music, dancing, art, and play. I would highly recommend Amiguitos preschool.

Cortney Royer  10/10/11  

 Amiguitos! is exactly the kind of Spanish immersion preschool we were looking for for our 2 boys! My oldest son went to The International School in Portland for a year (preK), but we were not at all impressed with the school and our son did not seem to get much from his time there (even though they were full days, five days/week). Our sons had learned more at Amiguitos! in the first semester of school (and only going half days) than our oldest learned in the entire year he was at TIS! Our sons LOVE going to school and they LOVE their teachers, they are learning SO much and the atmosphere of the school is just so welcoming! We couldn't be happier with our decision to have our kids at Amiguitos! Preschool!

 Lance and Nayibe Donavan  10/4/11

Amiguitos has been amazing for our family. Our son started Amiguitos when he was two. He is now in second grade at a local bilingual school and our daughter attends Amigitos pre-k 5 days a week. The school is clean and organized, and my children amaze me with the Spanish they have learned, but what we love the most about the school is the warmth. From the moment my son first came through the door, the teachers and staff have treated our children with kindness and care. They hug and kiss and play and laugh with them. My daughter looks forward to the days she "gets" to go to school and she loves her Maestras. We came to Amiguitos because it was bilingual, but we have stayed because of the all the love.

Jacob Reams 10/4/11  

DAILY SCHEDULE

EASTSIDE:

The morning program is from 8:05 AM - 12 noon Monday through Friday.

The afternoon Program is from 1:05 PM - 5 PM Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

 The school is closed after 12:15 PM every Wednesday and Friday for Teacher Prep Time. 

     WESTSIDE:

The morning program is from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Monday through Friday.

 

OUR DAYS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:

 Calendar and circle time.  The children learn vocabulary through songs and fun activities.

Vamos a jugar (Free play)  Dressing up, "building towers", playing games, "taking care of babies", are all activities through which the children acquire Spanish.

Vamos a leer un cuento (Story time) Age and theme appropriate books are read to the children every day.

Bocadillos (Snack time)  We provide a healthy snack of  juice, fruit and crackers

Recreo (Outdoor playtime)  Playing outdoors is a daily activity that promotes gross-motor development and social skills

Artes (Art) Fine-motor development is fostered by providing an array of fun materials: play dough, paint, cutting and pasting, beads, etc.

ˇAdiós! (Goodbye!) We end the day with a song.

Parent pick up.  Parents drive to the school front door where the teachers are waiting with the students ready to get them in the car.