Congratulations!
You haven't just finished a paper...
You've changed your world!
Thirteen of you taught your reseach to elementary and middle school students.
Courtney, Annie, Rosie, Maddie, Brooke, Ariel, Emily Y., Matt, Reilly, Stephanie, Katie, Rachel A., and David W. shared their expertise, their enthusiasm, and their time with students just starting to learn about the world around them, helping younger students become more aware of their world.
David’s ability to explain the social structure of a foreign country to a seventh grade class is not an easy task.  He helped foster an understanding in students raising questions and relating the material to prior knowledge.  Well done.
--Mr. Ballinger
Katie W., 
I am very proud of the hard work you put into your project, and everything you do! You are a wonderful, talented, and hard working daughter. Continue to be the unique and incredible girl that you are!
David W.,
We're very proud of all your hard work!
Reaching nearly 250 students in the process!
Matt and Reilly did a great job!  I had forgotten how articulate meets cool Root can be.  Riles is a natural and he has the presence of working a room.
--Mr. Cohen 
 Congratulations!!! Jonathan is  hard working , ambitious and very kind  person. He always  had something  to talk about from Ms. Ward's class  and he  really enjoyed it.Thank you so much Ms. Ward for  your terrific guidance and support.
Have a  wonderful and safe rest of the school year.
Some of you put together displays of your research.
Gail,

The world is a big but very integrated place.  The more an indivudual understands about the diffrent cultures around the world the more success he or she will have. When you show an understanding of a culture that is not your own people really appreciate you.
Emily C.,
Great job! We are proud of all the hard work and effort you put forth on this project. 

Love, Mom, Dad, Connor, Luke, and Grace
Justin, Caroline, Emily, amd Fiona
Congratulations to you all!
What a great accomplishment... enjoy it.
--Dr. Quinn

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."   --Dr. Seuss
 "You must be the change you want to see in the world." Gandhi 
Kara, our family is very proud of your efforts in LA and specifically on your English Cultures Research Project.  This type of long term project will most certainly prepare you for your futures efforts in college and your worklife.

Congratulations!
Mom, Dad, Katie and Drew
Sonny!!! Your hard work shows in your wonderful cultures projects and I am very proud that you are working so hard this year!! keep it up! Love you! Aunt Annette :)
Keith,
Congratulations on completing your Cultures research project!   You worked  hard and I am very  proud of you!
Dear Caroline, 
I know the last couple years haven't been easy for you, you have had your share of though times, but you have couped with these challenges and changes beautifully. It takes a strong person to deal with though times, and you have showed me how strong, smart and courageous you are.  I'm so proud of you and all your hard work in school and how magnificent you are!  Keep reaching for the moon even if you miss you'll land among the stars.  

Love you always,
Mom
Connor, 

We are proud of your hard work with school and swimming. You volunteer your time to help those in need and are always considerate of others. You are a great son and brother. We are very proud of you. Keep up the good work.

Good luck with your English Cultures research Project!

Nancy, Dave, Alex, Taylor and Maddie
Many students created website and social networking groups on their research topics
Brandice,
You have worked hard on your research project and we know how excited you are to hear from and learn about your pen pal.  We're so glad you enjoyed Ms. Ward's class so much this year.  It's great to see you love to learn.  We are very proud of you!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Mike, 
Terrific job on your research of the Indian sanitation system! I know it took a lot of hours of work. I know you learned much more than just about the sanitation system. Hopefully we will get to India to visit Billy if he takes that job - and you can be our expert! 
Love, Mom & Dad
Rachel B.,
We are extremely proud of the hard work you do and wonderful well rounded person that you have become.  Continue to work hard and reach for the stars, we know without a doubt that you will succeed at anything you put your mind too.
To my students-
Words cannot express how proud I am of all you have accomplished this semester. You've written personal essays, blogs, and literary criticism essays. You've had the courage and the conviction to speak in front of your peers about what you believe. You've held online discussions,listened to the tale of a Holocaust survivor, heard speakers from India and Vietnam. You've taught the class...
and most importantly,
you've taught me.
You've taught me to be a better teacher, to listen to my students, to give students an opportunity to find their own voice, to take chances because when you had the freedom to create, freedom to choose your topics, each and every one of you rose to the occasion.
You have changed the world, and I am so proud of you!
Love, Ms. Ward
I am very proud of all your hard work, Deanna. 
--Mom
Rachel A., 
You have truly grown as a writer this semester. I couldn't be prouder or more thrilled for you and your accomplishments!! You continue to amaze me.

Hey Alyssa,
We have seen how hard you have been working on your project, as well as all of your other school work.   You are an amazing student with so much creativity.   We are so proud of you.  We couldn't have asked for a better daughter.
Love,
Mom and Dad
Fiona,
I see how hard you work to learn something new each day. I know how determined you are to keep up your grades.  You have so much of your life ahead of you, and if you remain true to who you are, and continue on this path, I am sure you will be nothing less than a success. You are the pride in my heart and I love you.
Mom
You taught younger students about the role of women in both India and China. You taught about sanitation issues, censorship, and the caste system.

You opened up the world to a whole new group of learners.
India
China
Maddie, Ariel, Brooke, and Emily Y.

 I thought the students did a wonderful job presenting the material and engaging the class.  The lesson was well constructed, organized and presented.  Each of the members of the group contributed to the presentation.  
--Mr. Ballinger
Block 2
Hard at work
Block 4
Justin,
Congrats on completeing your research project!  Continue to work hard and you will achieve your dreams.  Also, thank you to Ms. Ward for her passion for teaching!