This week second and third graders have been involved in a collaborative service-learning project. As we are learning more and more about the tragic events in Haiti, and the devastating conditions that the Haitian people are living in, our students have had a natural impulse to help. Third graders decided to research reputable organizations that are working in Haiti and offering relief efforts there. They made informational posters to educate our community about these organizations, the kind of work that they do, and how to donate to specific organizations.
Second graders have been making symbolic "hearts for Haiti" and writing messages of hope, love, and peace for the Haitian people. They have also made many blank hearts and are creating an interactive display where others from our community can contribute their own messages of hope, love, and peace.
Together our students have learned about where Haiti is, what the climate is like there, and what the Haitian flag looks like. Students then created a Haitian flag. To learn more and to add your own message of hope, please visit the our display in the Reed entrance.
In other news, Sally the Moose traveled last week to the Michaud household! She had tons of adventures, and is now off to the Harrison residence for the weekend. Everyone is enjoying reading what Sally is writing in her journal, and anxiously awaiting their turn to bring her home! Second graders have been immersed in their job research. Third graders were lucky enough to learn how to make (and eat!) Sushi from FA parent Aaron Derego. Thanks Aaron!
Next week third graders will be traveling to the Boston Children's Museum to visit a traditional Japanese home and to engage in a traditional Japanese art. Thank you to Barbara Corey for chaperoning this trip!
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