Service Learning Project

Third graders have a wonderful opportunity to participate in a Naturalization Ceremony as part of our Service Learning project.  Señora Christi James came to third grade and explained what a Naturalization Ceremony is all about.  She explained that people from other countries immigrate to America for a variety of reasons.  She shared that her family came from Mexico to America for the schools and for their family business.  Señora James then explained to the students that immigrants sometimes decide to become citizens of our country and why (voting rights, sponsor other family members, the love of America). 

Señora James shared the process of becoming a citizen. After studying hard and passing a test, new citizens go to a Naturalization Ceremony where they receive their official certificates.  This ceremony is often attended by friends and family (once Mom or Dad are citizens, then the children in that family are, too).

Since our third graders are becoming experts on Colorado, they will be playing an important role in the next Naturalization Ceremony - welcoming residents of Colorado to their American citizenship ceremony.  Third graders will provide gifts and sing a song at the ceremony.

This great event will take place on February 17th at the History Colorado Center.