Harwood Middle School update, November 22, 2019

Ellis Island HUMS and early 1900’s  Immigrant Experience.  

HUMS 8th grade students culminated their Interdisciplinary Immigration Unit (English and Social Studies) with what we call an “Immersion Day” on Friday, November 22, 2019.    Students role played, and simulated the plight of the American Immigrant in 1910, one of the peak years of Ellis Island Immigration Station and Port of Entry outside of New York City.    Each student created a character profile which outlined the immigrant they role played for the day. Parent, teachers, high school students and staff acted as the Immigration officials.  Students will debrief their feelings, perceptions and learnings from their simulation experience.

Lifelong friendships were formed, on the other hand
families were forever torn apart.   

Some students created and made their own clothing for the simulation. 
Amazing!  

Lots of Volunteers helped to create an amazing experience for our 8th graders
 This is our 15th year!  Thank you for your time and energy!   

Students experienced the many stations that immigrants 
needed to pass through on their way to deportation or citizenship. 

Some Immigrants became Citizens..  

And some did not..
We hope by having our students participate in this experience, they will
understand at a deeper level the importance of immigrations
to our history and future of our country.  

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NOTICE:  Please note that our next Blog update will be on December 6th, due to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday.
Have an excellent Thanksgiving with family and friends!  

7th Grade Social Scientist learn the silent bartering practice in a simulation of the salt/gold trade of The Ghana Empire in North Africa.  Ask your 7th grader why salt was so valued
as a trading asset.  

Community Announcements

Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff. As always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.

Bill Koch League Nordic Program With stick season and daylight savings under our belts it is now time to register for the upcoming BKL season!   We are excited by the early snow and cold temps to the program kick-off on December 3rd.
Registration and payments are due by November 30th.  Please don't wait until the deadline to register, as early registration helps us in the planning process for lining up coaches and gear for the season.  For more information and registration materials, email Chris Badger (csbadger@gmail.com).

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bethany Church, Main Street, Montpelier, November 28, 11:30-2pm.  If you would like to volunteer at the dinner, please call 802-339-9151.

Socrates Cafe On Tuesday, December 3rd from 6-7:30, Harwood Union High School will be hosting a Socrates Café in the HUHS Library. All members of the community are welcome to join in the dialogue on the question: How might a lack of diversity in our community impact our perspective about ourselves and others? This question was designed by students in Untold Stories, a Humanities class at Harwood that is co-taught by students and teachers.
       A Socrates Café is a dialogue where participants are encouraged to listen to and learn from one another. These gatherings are open to all members of the community, regardless of age, experience or background. Harwood students will facilitate the discussions and refreshments will be served. For more information contact Jonah Ibson at jibson@huusd.org or Kathy Cadwell at kcadwell@huusd.org