If the class has not done so, they want to visit the following web site.  It
allows people to search for their ancestors who arrived at Ellis Island.

http://ellisislandrecords.org/

-----Original Message-----
From: Vera Darby [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 5:43 PM
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Subject: %th Grade Immigration


5th grade students are finishing their study of immigration into Ellis
Island
during the 1900's.  As a culminating event to this unit, teachers, students
and their parents are having a multicultural celebration on Friday, May 4.
Each student will come dressed in a costume, and  bring a covered dish to
represent their heritage .  A simulation of the Ellis Island Immigration
Station will be set up, and U.S. Magistrate William Sherrill will attend to
give students their official oath of citizenship.  It will be a great time
to
come together and celebrate our nation's rich diversity!