Dear daytime students,
Due to the winter storm, Monday’s English classes (Monday, January 26th) are canceled.
Please stay safe and warm, and we’ll see everyone on Tuesday, January 27th.
School is closed on Sunday, January 25th
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Message of Hope and Equality
Every January, people in the United States honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement, a time when many Americans fought for equal rights for all people—no matter their skin color.
Vocabulary:
- Equality – the state of being equal, especially in rights and opportunities
- Justice – fairness in the way people are treated
- Peaceful protest – showing disagreement without violence
- Civil rights – the rights of citizens to freedom and equality
Dr. King believed in peaceful protest. He gave powerful speeches, including the famous “I Have a Dream” speech, where he spoke about a future where children of all races could live and learn together in harmony. His words inspired millions and continue to give hope today.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a holiday. It’s a day to remember the importance of justice, kindness, and respect. Many people celebrate by volunteering in their communities, helping others, and learning more about history.
📝 Try This:
Write a short paragraph about a dream you have for a better world. Use words like “peace,” “respect,” and “hope.”
Dr. King’s dream was big—but he showed us that change begins with one voice. What will your voice say today?
Daytime Holiday Party
Our daytime classes enjoyed a fun and festive holiday party this past Thursday! 🎉
Hello to all our students! Thank you for joining us and bringing such great energy to the day. 👋
Happy Holidays from each of our classes. 🧑🎄 🎅
A fun game of Kahoot! determined the order in which classes ate.
Congratulations to our Kahoot! winners! Thank you for bringing so much energy and festive fun to the game.
We had a fantastic assortment of foods for our potluck party, with something delicious for everyone to enjoy. 🌮 🍰 🥟
Evening Holiday Party
Happy Holidays 🎉 from our E0, E101, E1, E2, E3, and E4 classes!
This past Thursday, our evening classes celebrated with a fun and festive holiday party!
We had a tremendous pot luck dinner. Pizza, pie, cookies, and more – we had it all! 🍞 🍕 🍰
Each of the classes performed a holiday classic for everyone to enjoy, bringing festive cheer for all to hear. 🎄
Happy Holidays to each of our classes….
Weekend Holiday Party
Happy Holidays from our W1, W101, W2, and W3 weekend classes! We had a wonderful time on Sunday. We celebrated the holidays with delicious food, wonderful performances, and quality time with our friends and classmates.🎅 🎄
We had some tasty treats from all around the world 🥙 🍰 🥟
No party is complete without a game of Kahoot! The prize…….?
…… first in line for the food!
From singing holiday songs, to sharing things everyone was thankful for, the joy of the season was there for everyone.
Check out the performance below:
James’ W1 class performed “Jingle Bells”
Lynne’s W101 class performed ‘Walking in a Winter Wonderland”
Erica’s W2 class performed a holiday poem
Nate’s W3 class performed the Wham! classic, “Last Christmas”
Volunteering 🦃
Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Senior Center at 189 Allen Street
On Wednesday, November 25th, students from our CCR-P class volunteered to serve Thanksgiving lunch to seniors at University Settlement’s Senior Center, located at 189 Allen Street. Our students helped prepare the dining area, greeted seniors as they arrived, and served a hot holiday meal to more than 100 community members. They worked alongside staff and other volunteers to create a warm, festive atmosphere, and many seniors expressed their appreciation for the kindness and support. It was a meaningful opportunity for our class to give back to the community and to experience the spirit of Thanksgiving in action.
