wrapping up the semester...

Here are some pics from one of my last days working with

some of the ESL students at North Junior High.

I worked with a group of Somali students who have been

living in the USA for between 3 months and 1.5 years. They are a rambunctious,

enthusiastic and charismatic bunch of young adults! They are new to the concept of formal schooling, new to learning how to read or write in any language and new to American culture and customs. The learning opportunities for these students are endless...

They have come a long ways since January, but have a long ways left to go.

I wish them luck as they head to high school next year... :)

The whole group is pictured below (L-R, back to front)

Hamse, Fadumo, Fartun, Ismail, Sadik, Shafi, Mohamed, Hodan

Fadumo, Nimco, Naimo and Fahma.