So happy to have the kids back from their trip. It was very lonely here the past two weeks without them :)
This week we have been discussing immigration in the past. The kids have been learning reasons why immigrants chose to come to the US during the Immigration Boom. We also did an Ellis Island simulation today for them to experience the difficulties entering the US back in the day. Tomorrow, we will do an Angel Island simulation and the class will be able to compare and contrast both experiences. If you have the time this week, maybe during dinner, discuss with your child the reasons why your ancestors left their home country and came to America.
Next week, we'll be looking more at present day immigration. The class will also write poems on America and their views and feelings of the country.
Upcoming Dates
-Vocabulary Showdown/Quiz - Thursday 6/7 (immigration terms)
-Six Flags - 6/8
-Presentations of Learning - 6/13 & 6/14
-Graduation 6/14
**I will be sending an email out shortly on details of graduation. I'll also be looking for volunteers to help set up chairs and tables at gazebo for that evening.
Thanks again for all you help and support. I can't believe this school year is already coming to an end. It's been a really wonderful experience for myself to work at Innovations Academy and be a part of this amazing class.
This week we have been discussing immigration in the past. The kids have been learning reasons why immigrants chose to come to the US during the Immigration Boom. We also did an Ellis Island simulation today for them to experience the difficulties entering the US back in the day. Tomorrow, we will do an Angel Island simulation and the class will be able to compare and contrast both experiences. If you have the time this week, maybe during dinner, discuss with your child the reasons why your ancestors left their home country and came to America.
Next week, we'll be looking more at present day immigration. The class will also write poems on America and their views and feelings of the country.
Upcoming Dates
-Vocabulary Showdown/Quiz - Thursday 6/7 (immigration terms)
-Six Flags - 6/8
-Presentations of Learning - 6/13 & 6/14
-Graduation 6/14
**I will be sending an email out shortly on details of graduation. I'll also be looking for volunteers to help set up chairs and tables at gazebo for that evening.
Thanks again for all you help and support. I can't believe this school year is already coming to an end. It's been a really wonderful experience for myself to work at Innovations Academy and be a part of this amazing class.
