The 6th grade literacy teachers have planned a fantastic experience for your children. Our focus this quarter is on immigration and how our various heritages define us as a nation. The teachers are planning a parent night where students will be able to showcase their work. Part of this night will be a living museum about Ellis Island, the immigration entry point of the east coast for many years. If you have family history that might be pertinent to this study, I would love for you to share with our students. In fact, any family history related to immigration into the United States is of interest. We always welcome guest speakers. I would also love to assign your child a part in the museum that will bring them closer to their own heritage and family history. If your child is a speaker during the museum, they will need to wear clothing that is compatible with the time period that the immigration station was open, 1892-1954. Some other things you could assist with include supervising children during various preparations for this night. We will need several parents to volunteer during the actual parent night (date to be announced soon), and we could use some donations of lemonade, coffee, and cookies. A parent letter with a checklist and survey will be coming home soon in Tuesday folders. Thank you for all you do to help our students and our school be successful and fun!
Sincerely,
Duanna Youngblood
