Tag Archives: immigration

9-10s student wins second place in Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest

Posted on June 1, 2012 by mcs96

Ayla won second place in the American Immigration Council’s annual Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest. According to the website: “The contest inspires educators to bring U.S. Immigration history and lessons into their classrooms and gives students the opportunity to explore … Continue reading →

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Activism Update: Students watch Senate in session, ride secret subway and meet with Voto Latino

Posted on March 29, 2012 by mcs96

By Maiya Jackson Upper School Director We are having an amazing time in Washington! We arrived on Tuesday after a long bus ride, but instead of getting settled in our rooms, we had to rush off to make our appointment … Continue reading →

Posted in Activism, Events, Fun, MCS | Tagged Activism, ben's chili bowl, capitol, dr martin luther, dream act, events, farragut square, immigration, lobby, lobbying, MCS, mlk memorial, senate, voto latino, washington | Leave a comment

Eighth graders explore their immigrant roots

Posted on March 29, 2012 by mcs96

This project is an exploration of our immigrant roots and their connection to our activism project this year. How is it that a country built by immigrants has such a negative sentiment towards immigrants today? Is it not the same? … Continue reading →

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7th & 8th graders to lobby in Washington for DREAM Act

Posted on March 28, 2012 by mcs96

Manhattan Country School seventh and eighth graders are visiting Washington, DC this week (March 26-30) to lobby for the DREAM Act and participate in the American Immigration Lawyers Association National Day of Action as part of their activism project. Each year, … Continue reading →

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You’re invited: Cultural Festival to Support Fifth Floor Activism Project

Posted on March 7, 2012 by mcs96

By Kyle 8th Grade This year, the 7th and 8th grade activism project is focusing on the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act is a bill that says that if you came to the U.S. before the age of fifteen and … Continue reading →