On November 14th the Grade 5 Olá students began a community service project. Twice a month the class will be volunteering at the MAPS Senior Center. Through this project we are hoping to build inter-generational relationships, exchange knowledge and expertise with people from other countries, give to our community and use our Portuguese speaking skills in an authentic way. This week students and seniors introduced themselves and told each other a little bit about their lives. During our next visit, the seniors will be teaching the children a game from their childhood. The students and seniors alike were very excited to begin this project and are brimming with ideas for future activities. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months.
Photo: Students and seniors listening to short introductions at the MAPS Senior Center.