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As humans, we crave stories. It is one of the ways we can relate to others. As part of a shared unit between English-Language Arts and Social Studies, Grade 5 students heard origin stories from members of our school community. Here are some snippets from these powerful presentations.
Diana.mp4Presley G.'s mom, Diana, shares her grandmother's story, spanning from Poland to Cuba to the United States.
Presley G.'s mom, Diana, shares her grandmother's story, spanning from Poland to Cuba to the United States.
Priya 2.mp4Co-Director of DEIB Priya Kenny told how she immigrated from India as a small child. In this clip, she explains how her parents had an arranged marriage, which was common in India during that time period.
Co-Director of DEIB Priya Kenny told how she immigrated from India as a small child. In this clip, she explains how her parents had an arranged marriage, which was common in India during that time period.
Olivia.mp4Grade 11 student Olivia T. tells her story about being adopted from China.
Grade 11 student Olivia T. tells her story about being adopted from China.
Madelyn G.'s dad, Brad, shares how their family immigrated from Croatia. In this clip, he explains how his great grandfather wooed his then girlfriend over from Europe to America to become his wife. (click to hear his account)
Madelyn G.'s dad, Brad, shares how their family immigrated from Croatia. In this clip, he explains how his great grandfather wooed his then girlfriend over from Europe to America to become his wife. (click to hear his account)
Katy origin story.mp4Principal Katy Roybal shares her immigration story about her Peruvian-American roots.
Principal Katy Roybal shares her immigration story about her Peruvian-American roots.
RL.mp4John H. and JoJo W.'s grandfather was recorded in the 1980s discussing his experiences living through the Holocaust. In this clip, he explains how his father saved his life on numerous occasions.
John H. and JoJo W.'s grandfather was recorded in the 1980s discussing his experiences living through the Holocaust. In this clip, he explains how his father saved his life on numerous occasions.
Kama.mp4Assistant Head of School Kama Bruce read the book The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson. The book tells about forced immigration of Africans during the Atlantic slave trade. (click to hear Mr. Bruce debrief the book with students)
Assistant Head of School Kama Bruce read the book The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson. The book tells about forced immigration of Africans during the Atlantic slave trade. (click to hear Mr. Bruce debrief the book with students)
Click on the picture to hear this book.
Click on the picture to hear this book.
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