OMS students circulated through ten stations, each manned by volunteer hosts who shared information, answered questions about their heritage countries, and engaged the attendees in activities.
Elementary students involved in the slow roll-out of EL Education are combining reading, writing, speaking and listening with meaningful, hands-on projects that connect classroom experiences to the world outside, leading to the development of skills they will need throughout their lives.
Members of the community heard from a panel that included teachers at the elementary and high school level, the Director of Wellness, and an AHS junior as they explored the meaning of “inclusive” and how this is being addressed in Arlington schools.
Ivy the French bulldog demonstrated how she is able to get around despite her physical disability during the school visits where her human mom shared her story and stressed the importance of resilience and determination.