Description:
I sent letters to all of my residents' parents
explaining that I wanted to do a cultural program on my
floor. The letter asked each of the parents to
send me a symbol, along with a brief description, of
what this symbol means to their child's culture. I
stated how important it was for them (the parents) to
reply. (I also sent a letter to my parents, so
they knew I was involved with them.) IT IS
IMPORTANT TO TELL THE PARENTS THAT THIS IS A SURPRISE,
SO NOT TO TELL THEIR CHILD! Once these items were
received, I advertised a "mandatory floor
meeting" and surprised each resident with what
their parents had sent.
Instructions/Things Needed:
envelopes; stamps; well thought out, well written
letter; addresses of each resident's parents
Other Considerations:
Be sure to set a time limit to the parents as to when
you need to receive the cultural item. This is
very important because you don't wan to be waiting all
semester long to get the item. Also, one thing to
keep in mind is the possibility of some parents not
sending anything. Most of the parents would be
extatic to know that you want to do something so
involved for their child. However, you must
consider those who may be left out. Have a back up
plan!
Again, REMEMBER TO KEEP THIS A SECRET! (It's hard.
The first letter I got, I wanted to talk to that
resident about it. You must resist!)
Have fun!!!
Name: Jennie W.
School: Lewis-Clark State College
email: [email removed] |