Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools May 2014 | Page 15

Shiloh Elementary fifth graders research their heritage
In an effort to become more global
citizens and learn through research,
the fifth graders at Shiloh Elementary
School have been digging into their
heritage to learn more about “who
they are.”
“This project has been a great
way to tie many learning objectives
across curriculum and styles into
one great learning opportunity,” said
a spokesman for the school’s fifthgrade team.
Students started the project early
in January by selecting an extended
family member to interview that
Fifth graders work on their Heritage was from another country or that
Project at Shiloh Elementary.
could provide insight about how their
ancestors came to America.
They also asked other important,
interesting information about that person. Once the interview was
complete, the students then used that information to create a biography
on that person.
In addition to the interview and biography, the students have been
responsible for gathering an oral history that has been passed down
through their family and an authentic recipe of their heritage.
They are currently working on creating a flag that represents each
heritage of their background and related information, sharing five
traditions their family has, and using their creativity to draw a heritage
shield that represents their family/ancestral countries and family stories.
There are more parts of this project forthcoming. “We are very
excited to see the final products in our very first Heritage Night later in
February,” the spokesman said. “Stay tuned.”

Eighth annual
UC Transition Fair
scheduled for May 12, 2014

The eighth annual Union County Transition Fair will be held from
9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2014, at South Piedmont
Community College, located at 4209 Old Charlotte Highway in Monroe.

This event, called “Embracing Transition: Putting you in touch with
your future” is for students, parents, educators, administrators and
community service providers.

Community Agencies Information
This event will showcase the organizations, schools/colleges, business and
community agencies of Union County that provide services for individuals
with disabilities.

Employability Seminar
This is a venue for students in the Occupational Course of Study
curriculum to demonstrate their knowledge of work skills in a competitive
format.

Road to Work Challenge
There will be competition for students enrolled in the UCPS Transition to
Adulthood program. The focus is on employability skills, vocabulary, team
building and public speaking.

This event is followed by EC Parent Night, which will also be held at SPCC
from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Written by: 5th Grade Team

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