Immigration Simulation

We dit it! We made it to America! Well, most of us. Some lost valuable information such as passports, names, age, date of birth, ports from which their boats had left the Old World. These lapses of memory cost them a safe passage to Land of Opportunity. Reporters came to our event and took these snapshots. Emma and Nika, who were interviewed by KMTE Newsources 16, are now famous.
Congratulations to all for dressing up so nicely. This made our event that much more relevant and memorable. A big Thank You to the numerous parents who came and volunteered to play stern and cold civil servants. You made this event possible. 
Have a great Thanksgiving, one of the best tradition of this country. And this is from the perspective of a French immigrant!

Immigration Simulation.....

Hello parents of 6th graders.

On Tuesday the 20th, our students will go through Ellis Island (located for this occasion in our B Gym). Students should come dressed-up to play their part. Boys can wear dark pants, preferably dark shoes, white shirt, a dark suit jacket or a vest, and mostly a hat / cap. Girls can wear long skirts and a white blouse, shawls or scarves. Hair can be braided or in a bun. Anything that will remind late 1800's or early 1900's. Don't forget to bring a piece of luggage. A big basket, a very old leather looking suitcase, a sac made of cloth, or just a small blanket rolled-up and held with ropes or belts. If needed, students can dress-up at school. We will do the activity during 3rd period.