Signing Santa This very special story shows how deaf children can meet and talk to Santa.
Kids Conversation
We read a talked about dissolving salt in water and the applications of salty water. Our friend introduced an amazing answer that is a car that uses salt water from Subaru. Read more about it in this article in Ideahack. This article from The Good Human expands the discussion.
The Twenty-Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
Section 2 Enforcement
The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.
abridged: shortened
application: putting something into use
lagnappe: something extra; a bonus or little gift
middleman: someone or something that serves as an intermediator between two parties; someone that goesg between
Advent season begins December 1. People like to celebrate with calendars that contain small gifts or meditative readings. The idea is to anticipate and celebrate a little bit every day!
Come In Person
Just come. You don't have to participate in all the activities. Mostly, we want to say hello and share season's greetings with all!
A White Elephant Gift is something you don't want any more. It could be funny or practical. Wrap your gift and participate in this fun holiday tradition.
Exodus Refugee service provides help to people new to Indianapolis and the United States. No matter when people come, they are given a winter coat (you know how changeable the weather is here!) Bring a gently used coat (any size, any gender) to donate to warm our new neighbors. Exodus Refugee Immigration | Building a New Life in Indiana
American Sign Language: Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 PM EST, Zoom
December 13: Join us as we finish learning Joy to the World. This is our last class of the year!
American English: Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM EST, Zoom
We talked about manufacturing.
We wrapped up car accidents and liability. Being confident in pronouncing the terms and language of an accident help when under the stress of an unexpected situation (like an accident). As we read the content in the article, we polished our pronunciation and practiced reporting using different grammar tenses.
We are officially in the Christmas season. Christmas in the United States is both a secular and a religious holiday. Look for opportunities to experience Christmas in the United States.
Ending the Year with International Friends
December 8: the last class of the year
December 15: Party in Person!
Meet-Up for a Party and Practice American Holiday English
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Cornerstone Lutheran Church: 4850 East Main Street, Carmel
Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
Amdt25.1Presidential Vacancy and Disability
Section 1 Presidential Vacancy
In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
Section 2 Vice President Vacancy
Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
Section 3 Declaration by President
Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.
Section 4 Declaration by Vice President and Others
Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
Amrican Sign Language: Tuesday, 5:00-6:00 PM EST, Zoom
December 6: Singing is a big part of the Christmas season. Let's sing and sign Silent Night.
American English: Thursday, 9:00-11:00 AM EST, Zoom
We had conversation about traffic accidents and how to handle the situation in the United States. Reading aloud allows checking and correcting pronunciation. Reading aloud focuses attention on the words, but not the content. When practicing at home, read silently for content. Read aloud for sound.
December 8: We have our last class of the year on Zoom continue and talk about liability and G-L words
