Dear Lower Elementary Families
Every year, students in Lower Elementary complete a
family project. This project offers the children an opportunity to learn more about themselves and to celebrate their own family and its history. Creativity and originality are encouraged in every aspect of these projects. Children have fantastic ideas when it comes to projects, but they will not always know how to find and organize information and materials. They need your guidance both in gathering information, and in scheduling the work over the next few weeks.
The projects vary depending on which year of the Lower Elementary cycle your child is in.
Please click on the button below for details about the project your child will complete.
First-year students will create individual timelines from birth to the present. First-year projects are due on Monday, February 10.
Second-year students have a two-part project. They will create a family tree, and they will interview their oldest relative (or family friend). The family tree may be in any format and may include anyone important in the life of your child and in the history of the family. Second-year projects are due Monday, February 24.
Third-year students will write their autobiographies. Due to the nature and complexity of this project, it is strongly suggested that you and your child work on it steadily over the next several weeks. Third-year projects are due Monday, March 2.
Family Project Night is a chance for each child and family to come together to share these beautiful projects! This year, Family Project Night will be Tuesday, March 10, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.
If you want guidance for this long-term project, please attend a 15-minute workshop on Friday, January 10, at 8:00 am.
