April 22, 2016  
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Fifth Graders Experience Immigration
Immigration Day is a culminating experience for our fifth graders' exploration of ancestry and immigration. In the last weeks and months they have explored related topics, including what causes emigration/immigration, family traditions, and ancestry.

On Immigration Day, students dressed in and played the role of an immigrant journeying to America via Ellis Island. They experienced life aboard a ship steaming across the Atlantic, then arrived at Ellis Island only to undergo strict questioning and a thorough medical examination. Activities culminated with a celebration of traditional ethnic foods for lunch.

US Students Craft Political Campaign Strategies
In this big election year, examples of political campaigns abound. Candidates do their best to appeal to voters using various strategies in the quest to secure elected office. So what would it be like to actually run a campaign--to be responsible for crafting a candidate's strategy?
 
For the past six weeks, Mike Gwaltney's Government|Politics| Citizenship class has been exploring that very question. Working in teams, the students outlined viable approaches to campaigning for two fictitious office seekers.
 
In the course of developing these campaign strategies, topics like campaign finance rules, negative versus positive advertising (the storyboard for a proposed YouTube ad is pictured above), coordinated communications, and studies of constituencies have all come into play.
New Lower School Building Progress
Our New Lower School continues to take shape at the end of Nicol Road. While our construction worker friends toiled on through all types of weather this winter, the spectacular sunshine early in the week lent itself to great progress. 
 
When it opens in September, the Lower School will serve as a gateway to the full OES campus. Current Lower School teachers are touring the building and getting a sense of the tools they'll have to provide rich learning opportunities. 
 
To all adults in the OES community: are you, or is someone you know, interested in a Hard Hat Tour of the New Lower School? Click here to learn more about this great opportunity for a sneak peek at the future of OES!HERE! 
Patty Jeanne Semura Award
Energetic. Committed. Enthusiastic. Someone you could count on to make things happen.

Patty Jeanne Semura, Class of '99, was a young woman who transformed these traits from mere words into the elements of a vibrant life. At OES she not only excelled individually but also deeply inspired those around her. Patty passed away in 2001, yet her spirit endures here in the Aardvark community.

Patty's parents established the Patty Jeanne Semura '99 Endowment, which funds the Patty Jeanne Semura Award. Since 2003 the Upper School has selected one sophomore each year to receive the Award; the awardee exemplifies qualities characteristic of Patty Jeanne. This year's recipient is Nahida M. '18, a vital member of the dorm community.

Of Nahida, advisor Dana Lewis says, "She has a very strong mind, and equally strong convictions, and is always positive and supportive of everyone she meets. . .she has earned the respect and honor of the OES community." Congratulations, Nahida!
More Aardvark News
*The 31st annual OES Science Symposium was held on Thursday, with students such as Lianna S. and Vanessa L. (both '17, pictured above) presenting projects to their peers in preparation for upcoming competitions;

*A medley of songs from The Jungle Book performed by the "Melodies" choir was just one of many lively numbers at last week's Lower School music assembly; 
 
*Mrs. Williams' fifth graders had a couple of very cute, woolly special visitors; and
 
*Conducted by Mr. Hornick, the OES Band placed 3rd at the league band festival!
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