In Mrs. Wright’s 7th grade reading and ELA classes, students received a letter from a middle school in Redmond, Washington, inviting the 7th grade class to join “The Great American Mail Race.” By participating in this activity, students will learn the basics of letter writing while also exploring the regions across all 50 states! They will also discover how schools are similar or different across the nation. Each student chose a state and then researched to find a middle school there. Next, students wrote letters explaining our state and school, which they mailed last week. They also wrote a letter back to the school in Redmond, WA. They hope to hear back from each school, confirming receipt of our letter and sharing information about their own school.
7th grade student Maddy said, "It’s a good way for kids around the country to connect and learn new things.”
Article by Ketchum Middle School Communication Team Member Lavender