Layla's grandfather, Mr. De La Lastra, shared his life story of war in Spain as a child and deciding to come to Brazil for the opportunity growing his hair salon business.
Natasha and Yasmin's father, Mr. Melnik, came and told the story of their grandpa, Majer, and his journey through Europe, Russia and the Middle East to escape the Nazis. Unable to find good work in the post war rubble, Majer journeyed to Brazil to start a new life.
In PYP 6 Sigma, Isabella Santos's grandmother, Lydia, told her story of traveling to Israel from Romania then to Brazil.
PYP 6 Beta will have relatives coming in this week to share their stories. Check next week for their pictures!!!
Students at both campuses were ask to talk to relatives and find out their own family's immigration stories. Students brought back interesting and inspiring stories that they shared with classmates.
REMINDER!!!!! Parents, its not too late!!!!! If you, or someone in your family would like to share your family's immigration story please talk to your child's teacher and set up a time come in! It is a great learning opportunity that should not be missed!
REMINDER!!!!!!!!! End of Year Presentations are this
Thursday, May 25 at 8:05am
for both campuses! Students have been working hard preparing and cannot wait to show you!
Please bring your child by 7:45, so they have time to get ready!
See you there!
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