We did it! The kids did an amazing job performing Woven Tales last week in front of their peers, families, and OES staff. Their production was so poignant, and deeply felt that they have been asked to perform it again in other places. They have received countless thank you letters from students and teachers. One said, "You captured the despair and desperation and you noted the dignity in everyone's stories. Most importantly you ended with what makes the United States an amazing country - hope. Know that hope is truly powerful, and you all showed me the power of hope."
Classes have discussed who the monster represents, and where it is found in our lives. Other classes talked about the idea of acceptance and belonging. Some were really curious about how we discovered all the immigration stories in our families. Our students are reflecting on their growth and self-discovery throughout the journey. I will be certain to share the highlights of those essays as well.
Below is a collage of our performances, captured by John Lamb and Karen Hsu. I have also created a Shutterfly book that will be available for your perusing at our conferences. Congratulations to our students for their phenomenal success in making an emotional impact through their words and actions within our OES community.
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