Last week the 8th graders participated in “The Ellis Island Experience.” Students experienced what the journey was like for the new immigrants in the U.S. during the early 1900’s. Each class was split into groups, assigned a country, and had to create a digital story showcasing the country and background of their immigrant family. Friday, the students went through an Ellis Island simulation which entailed each family attempting to get through “New York” together. During the simulation, the students took a mock literacy assessment, medical examination, and mental competency test. Everyone needed to pass each exam in order to be admitted into the United States and any ill, illiterate, or unworthy immigrants were sent to the “Deportation Unit” holding area where they were questioned by Mr. Berglund. At the final checkout, Mr. Lopatka checked each immigrant’s paperwork and stamped their passports for the final approval. Watch the slideshow and video below to follow along on the 8th grade immigrant journey!
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Today the all the students at Fairview participated in "Lose the Leftovers" fitness day in Physical Education class. Mr. Russo challenged the 8th graders to triple his distance in walking for the chance at a $20 I-Tunes or Target gift card! Teachers joined in on the walk/run and everyone rocked out to music over the loud speakers while getting fit!
Voting day is here! Student's invested in the colony that had the best business plan! The winners from the morning core where Jane, Simon, and Amir from Massachusetts and Sammy B., Caroline, Stephanie, and Maureen from South Carolina from the afternoon core. Congratulations to the winners and great job to all the groups!
The Colony presentations were a success! The morning Core classes presented on stage in the auditorium while the afternoon class presented their colonies on the Smart Board. Groups created interactive presentations, brochures, posters, tri-fold boards, and even some commercials!!! From the idea of a "Green Technology" solar-power colony to the New York Colony slogan, "If you want to progress, come here for success," all groups made a strong impression on the investors. Voting will take place on Tuesday! Check back for poll results.
The 7th graders have been hard at work on their Colony Projects. Mr. Berglund's and Ms. Cronin's morning core classes have been working collaboratively to create new colonies in the developing lands of the New World! Each group is creating a Power Point presentation and a poster or brochure to convince investors that their colony will be the most successful. The groups will be presenting on Friday and Monday in the auditorium in front of the rest of the groups. At the conclusion of the presentations, students and teachers will be choosing the colony that is the best investment using "Berglund Bucks" and "Cronin Coins." Which colony will you invest in?
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September 2023
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