Albany County School District One

We are in the second grade at the University of Wyoming Lab School. We read the book titled, For Every Child A Better World. The book tells us the things that every child in the world needs. It helped us understand that we need food, water, clothing, shelter, and medicine. After reading this book we understand how lucky we are to live in America and have all the things we need.

We thought about the kids in Haiti. We have seen pictures of kids that do not have homes. We have seen pictures of kids with no mom or dad. We have seen pictures of kids who got hurt and even had their legs broken from the earthquake. We have seen pictures of the kids with nothing to do, nothing to eat, and nowhere to play. We have heard stories of kids only having one half glass of water to drink in a day.

People are going to Haiti to help. We hope the kids are taken care of. We are worried. We hope they end up happy and healthy.

We all can help the kids in Haiti by putting money in this jar. We will send all of the money to Haiti so that they can buy the things that they need. Please help us send hope to Haiti.

In the final week before break, 6^th and 7^th grade social studies students at UW Lab School attempted the impossible:  peace in the Middle East.  After a month of research and study on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, students assumed the roles of world leaders like Ban Ki-Moon and Hillary Clinton and participated in a “Peace Summit” where, following the United Nations Security Council protocol, they shared their solutions to pressing problems like ensuring secure borders and guaranteeing access to water.  Student Ali B. had this to say,  “I learned a lot about public speaking and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.  I also made many connections to what is happening now.  It was a lot of fun.  I didn’t want it to end.”