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March 9, 2014

Melody in Zurich, Switzerland

5th grade
Inter Community School Zurich
Switzerland
Zurich
(Melody #024B0114)
Unfortunately our school, and especially our classroom, is not wheelchair accessible. So in reality someone in a wheel chair would not be able to join us in class. However, Melody joined us for our lessons, spent recess outside with the class and spent the night at students' houses. She was lucky that there were some clear days and she got to see the beautiful mountains of Switzerland, Zurich Lake and a Fasnacht parade. We shared our lunches with her and Ollie.
At times we found it challenging to interact with her and it took effort to find ways to include her and to remember to bring her places. Sometimes we were frustrated when other people thought it was silly we were treating her like a person as they thought she was just a piece of paper. This included some teachers. We had to explain who she was and why she was with us. We also learned that it is a lot of work to take care of someone with disabilities like Melody's.

5 comments:

  1. Dear fifth grade, Our school is not accessible for wheelchairs either. That is cool that you got to share your food with Melody and Ollie.What kind of food did you guys eat? ~Abigail

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  2. Dear students,
    Even though Melody wouldnt fit it is still cool for her to be there. Melody has always wanted to travle so it is nice for you to invite her.
    ~Alyssa

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    1. Dear Alyssa,
      You made some mistakes that's okay everyone dose so its cool.
      ~Future Alyssa!

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  3. Dear fifth grade,
    That is nice of you that you let Melody and Ollie eat lunch and learn a bunch of things. What will Melody do next?

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  4. Dear class in Switzerland,
    What is the weather like in Switzerland? Is it cold, warm, or medium. Did you that my is from Switzerland? It would be nice to answer my questions.
    Sincerely ~Michael

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