The students in Mrs. Meza’s 2nd grade classes have been learning about the late civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his contributions to America. The class recently completed a reflective art and writing project inspired by his memorable “I Have a Dream” speech to a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington.
The 2nd grade project is now on display on a bulletin board in the hallway outside their classroom. Along with creating a visual likeness of Dr. King, the students were asked to describe their own dreams and aspirations. One student, Isabella, wrote — I have a dream that people would be kind and share stuff. Another student, Charlotte, wrote — I have a dream that everyone will believe in God. Jayden and a number of other students reacted to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and wrote — I have a dream that COVID-19 would end.
Throughout the school year, ACS students learn about the life and legacy of Dr. King as part of their history/social studies curriculum. In addition to Mrs. Meza’s class, a number of other classes have been reading, writing, and watching videos about Dr. King over the past two weeks to mark the national holiday in honor of Dr. King.
