My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child. My favorite holiday was Christmas. A special way we celebrated all week long before Christmas. In church kids sing Christmas and people give candy and cookies. We celebrate birthdays in Mexico by having family and friends over and kids breaking piñata. In my country New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1. The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native country and this country is people in Mexico celebrate one day before the wedding. In my native country we exchange gifts at these holidays. Los Santos Reyes gives gifts to the children only and Valentine’s Day we exchange gifts. The most popular holidays of the calendar year in my native country are Christmas. New Year and Easter Day. Of all the holidays in this country I most enjoy Thanksgiving because we cook a lot a food and give thanks. We should create a holiday to celebrate children because it is important. In my country we celebrate “Children’s Day” on April 30. Since coming here I’ve celebrate these American holidays Thanksgiving Christmas, new year, independence day and mother’s day.

Veronica

My Favorite

When I was a child, my favorite holiday was Christmas. A special day we celebrated this holiday was new clothes, cooking, eating and helping people. In my native country, New Years day is celebrated on 31 December. Celebrations in my native country and this country are to nave treaties. In any native country, we exchange gifts at this holiday: Christmas, birthday, Women’s day. Of all the holidays in this country I most enjoy Christmas and New Years because this the birthday of Jesus. We should create a holiday to Celebrate Ester and family day since coming here. I’ve celebrated the see American holidays: Christmas day and Thanksgiving.

Lusine

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child my favorite holiday was Khmer New Year because Khmer New Year is my religious celebration. A special way I celebrated this holiday was wearing new clothes, cooking, playing, drinking and dancing. We celebrate birthdays in my native country by making birthday cakes and cooking for family and friends. In my native country New Year day celebrated on April 12-13-14. The biggest difference between wedding celebration in my country and this country is that in my country they are married two days they wear many wedding dresses and many colors but here they wear only one wedding dress white color and the celebration only one day. In my native country they exchange gifts at this holidays the gifts are money and clothes. The most popular holiday of calendar year in my native country is Khmer New Year. Of all the holiday in this country I most enjoy Thanksgiving because my husband doesn’t work on that day. My family gets together and we cook and eat. We should create a holiday to celebrate hamburger and ice cream. Since coming her I’ve celebrated these American Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Kimchhean

My Favorite Holiday

When I was child, my favorite holiday was Christmas. A special way we celebrated this holidays was stay with my family or go to party .We celebrate birthdays in my native by you just say happy birthday sometimes give me a gift. In my country, News year’s is celebrated on 01 January (date). The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native country and this country is there isn’t any different when we celebrate wedding .In my native country, we exchange gifts at these holidays only Christmas and New Year. The most popular of the calendar year in my native country is Car naval, we celebrated for three days. Of all the holidays in this country, I most enjoy Christmas is my favorite because I always had fun and also dinner with my family and friends. We should create holidays to celebrate le language because in the America there many different language .Since coming here, I’ve celebrated these American holidays: New year day, Memorial day, Independence day , Christmas  day ,Thanks giving  day.

Guirlande

My Favorite Holiday

When   I was child, my favorite holiday was Eid, because   all my family gets together. A special way we celebrated this holiday was to wear new clothes, and give money to kids, and women. We celebrate kid’s birthdays in Yemen by having a party for family, and friends. The celebration of birthday is not very important for adult. In my native country, New Year’s Day is celebrated on different days every year, because our calendar is around Moon cycle. The biggest difference between wadding celebrations in my native country, and this country is that we have a lot of parties; this is our traditional holiday from many years ago. In my native country, we exchange gifts this holiday. In Eid because this is our Islamic holiday.  The most popular holiday of the calendar year in my native country is Eid. It’s very important to us, because we have to give the poor people money, food, and new clothes in this day. Of all the holidays in U.S. I most enjoy is the Christmas because my husband stays home. We should create a holiday to celebrate every Friday each week.  Because we have to go to the Mosque on Friday. Since coming here, I’ve celebrated these American holiday Thanksgiving, because there is a lot of clearance.

Amal

My Favorite Holiday

When I was a child my favorite holiday was Christmas because was born.  JESUS    , A special way we celebrated this holiday was cooking special food And going to Church .We celebrate birthday in MOLDOVA by having friends And family .In my native country, New Year day is celebrated December 31 And January 14 The biggest difference between wedding celebrations in my native  Country and this country is Thanksgiving . In my native country we exchange gifts  At these holidays; Christmas because It is nice to gifts The most popular holiday Of the calendar year in my native country is Christmas because …Of all the holiday in my country . I most enjoy Christmas and Thanksgiving because I like them. We should create a holiday to celebrate really Crazy People because I like .Sind coming here I’ve celebrate these American holidays Thanksgiving   Christmas and New Yare.

Afanasie

End-of-Quarter Testing

ESL end-of-quarter testing:

Morning: Tuesday, March 19

Evening: Wednesday, March 20

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S in September of 1992 from Guatemala.  Guatemala always has good weather. The reason I came here is to find a better life for me and my family. My family was very sad for me to leave. I came here with my husband. My husband and I were very happy on the trip. My trip was six hours. I was nervous because I never was on airplane before. First I went to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles I stayed for two days. I brought clothes and shoes with me planned to come to the United States three months before we left. On my first day in the U.S., I saw many squirrels. In Guatemala we don’t have squirrels, only in the Zoo. On my first day in the U.S, I felt sad and tired, because I couldn’t visit my family for a long time. On my first day in the U. S., I watched TV in bed. The best thing about living here is nice houses, life, schools and jobs. In my country jobs are good bat the pay is not good. I made two dollars in one day! The worst thing about living here is my family is not here, only my husband’s family is here. I am homesick for my family in my native country, because I never separated from my mom before. I don’t miss the delinquents in my native country. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I have been here for twenty years and I like my new life in the United States. God Bless United States.
Paula

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. in April of 2012 from Bosnia. Bosnia is a small country in south Europe. The reason I came here is because my husband lives here. He is an auto mechanic and works part-time in an auto shop. I came here with my daughter. She is thirteen years old. My trip was twenty-five hours because I waited for a long time in the Germany airport. First I went to Philadelphia. Then I flew for four hours on a plane to Minneapolis. I brought clothes, documents and photographs with me. I planned to come to the United States .On my first day in the U.S., I saw many highways. On my first day in U.S., I feel tired. On my first day in U.S., I slept. The best thing about living here is good school for my daughter and I can find a job when I improve my English. I am homesick for my family and friends in my native country. I don’t miss the work in my native country, because my boss usually didn’t give me any money. Sometimes, I waited for two months for the money. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I like my new life in the United States. I feel happy here.
Mirsada

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. in July of 1989 from Mexico. Mexico is a very beautiful county, the reason I came here is because life in the U.S. is good. Before, I never had a job or a car. Now I can buy stuff for my children. We can go eat to a restaurant. I came here with my friends. My trip was 20 days. First I went to Texas. Texas is a good state. I brought clothes and a little money. On my first day in the U.S., I felt happy and sad. I was sad because my parents didn’t want me to go to the U.S. On my first day in the U.S., I slept for many hours because I was tired. The best thing about living here is nice cars and nice houses. The worst thing about living here is we have to pay many bills. I am homesick for my family. I don’t miss the criminals. I wouldn’t like to go back to my native country and live there. I like my new life in the United States.
Luciano

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. in August of 2011 from Moldova. Moldova is a small country. The reason I came here is because life was hard. I hope here life will be better. I came here with my family. My wife and child were happy to come here. My trip was 12 hours from Moldova to New York. Them I flew to Minneapolis. I brought with me medicine, pots and my Bible. I planned came to the United States. On my first day in the U.S., I felt happy and tired. On my first day in the U.S.I went to a Chinese restaurant. The best thing about living here is safety. The worst thing about living here is that there are too many wooden houses. I am homesick for nothing because I like my life here. I don’t miss the politics in my native country. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I like my new life in the United States because I have more opportunities.
Mihail

Coming to The US

I came to the U.S. on   June 13, 2011 from Moldova. Moldova   is a small and beautiful country.  The reason I came here is because work and life were difficult. I came here by myself.  My   brother was waiting for me here. My trip was 24 hours. I changed their airplanes.    Firs I went to New York.  I waited for four hours for my next flight.  I   brought   medicine, documents, clothes, gift with me. I planned to come to the United States for two years, I slept all day. The best thing about living here is safely. The worst thing about living here is I can’t have the same job as the training, I finished in my country. I am homesick for my friend, brother, and relatives in my native country.  I don’t miss bad work, bad salary because my government   doesn’t give place for work in my country. I wouldn’t like to go back to my country and live there. I hope I will have a good life and a good job.

Maria

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school everybody! Hope you had a good break. Ready to start 2013 on the right foot? OK, let's go!

I'm Thankful for...

Level 3 AM

I'm thankful for America. I can live in America.
I'm thankful for health.
I'm thankful for school, because I can learn English.
I'm thankful for for sister, because she send me money!
-----------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my family because is a good family.
I'm thankful for my God for give my everything.
I'm thankful for my job for gime ours for made many.
I'm thankful for my school for learn english.
-----------------------------------------

I'm thankful for America because I can help my family.
I'm thankful for my job.
I'm thankful for my parents, because they are healthy.
I'm thankful for America because I can learn to cook.
-----------------------------------------
I'm thankful for my job because I can buy food.
I'm thankful for family who stay together.
I'm thankful for my sisters and brothers. They help me with food.
I'm thankful for English school because I learn English for free.
I'm thankful for food because it makes me healthy.
I'm thankful for good weather because there are no tornadoes this year!
------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for I have new live.
I'm thankful for have free school.
I'm thankful for walfer.
I'm thankful for have buy food, fruits, vegetables.
I'm thankful for my family.
I'm thankful for have my friends.
------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my family because I love them.
I'm thankful for my relatives because they with me.
I'm thankful for school because I can study English.
I'm thankful for health because I feel well.
I'm thankful for my wonderful friends.
I'm thankful for all that I have!!!
M.M.
------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my good health.
I'm thankful for America. I have security.
I'm thankful for Minnesota because they give me food stamp.
I'm thankful for my teacher because we are study English.
I'm thankful for family because came with me to America.
I'm thankful for school because I study free.
I'm thankful for my friend because I live with him in his house.
------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my family, but I need more family here.
I'm thankful for my job because I'm happy.
I'm thankful for my friends, because they are awesome.
I'm thankful for my church because I fill well.
I'm thankful for my school because I'm learn more English.
I'm thankful for my life, I'm very good.
-------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for the hunting in the forest.
I'm thankful for my family.
I'm thankful for free study English.
I'm thankful for a Jesus for my live I'm happy good person.
I'm thankful for all ma parners bicause sometimes help me in class.
I'm thankful for America. I have good live a good food.
-------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my friend because their give me a book for read.
I'm thankful for my son because he is healthy.
I'm thankful for my sister because she calls me everyday.
I'm thankful for the school bus because my children go to school for free.
--------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my family because is near.
I'm thankful for my house because is not expensive.
I'm thankful for the JCR because I have medicine.
I'm thankful for my teachers because I learn English.
I'm thankful for America because I have a work.
I'm thankful for my mother.
I'm thankful for my health because I'm not sick.
I'm thankful for the good weather.
I'm thankful for the free English because I don't money to pay.
I'm thankful for my brothers because they help me.
--------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for god to be healthy.
I'm thankful for my mom helping as bab.
I'm thankful for my dad helping as bab.
I'm thankful for my family to helping.
I'm thankful for god to give me health.
I'm thankful for America to gave me school.
I'm thankful for teacher for helping to learn.
I'm thankful for America for freedom.
----------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for school English because is free I don't have money to pay.
I'm thankful for good roads because driving is easy.
I'm thankful for America because I have more opportunity.
----------------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my family because they helping my live.
I'm thankful for America because give me school.
I'm thankful for for school because study English.

What I'm Thankful for...

Level 4 AM

I'm thankful for my mother-in-law for baby-sitting for me and I'm thankful for my husband bought me a new car and I'm thankful for my parents.
-------------------------------

I'm thankful for visited my family and California last summer.
I'm thankful for have a good health this year.
I'm thankful for people voted for the President.
I'm thankful for have money paid my mortgage.
I'm thankful for have food this year.
--------------------------------

I'm thankful for my family because my wife gave me a nice son in this year!
Also, I'm thankful for health.
I'm thankful for people who make me better.
--------------------------------

I'm thankful this year because I have the opportunity of I come to school for learn to speak English.
---------------------------------

I'm thankful for observance my family get to see each other on holiday.
I'm thankful for my husan he make through the surgery.
I'm thankful for my family are healthy this years.
----------------------------------

I'm thankful for come to school.
I'm thankful for all the teachers help me.
I'm thankful for mather cook me.
------------------------------------

I'm thankful for learn in school teachers.
I'm thankful for understand my husband.
I'm thankful for love my God.
I'm thankful for love my children.
I'm thankful for help government M.N.
-------------------------------------

I'm thankful for my husband family give the opportunity to me stay in the USA, and I'm thankful for teacher of Metro North Adult Basic School to give the time volunteer for all the students.
-------------------------------------

I'm thankful for to move to Minnesota. I get a good job and medical care.
-------------------------------------

I'm thankful for Metro North School. It helps us to study English in free, gets lot of friends, teach us many life and work skills when we arrive to the United States.