Migrant Family Support in Schools

In February 1935, a school community comes together to support a migrant family seeking shelter in their classroom. The students and teachers provide food, clothing, and companionship. A baby is born in the classroom, symbolizing hope and new beginnings. Eventually, the family departs, leaving a lasting impact on the students.

What did the government and local farms provide to the school?

• Books and stationery

• Canned meat, rice, and milk

• School uniforms

• Sports equipment

How did the students contribute during lunch?

• They served and cleaned up

• They cooked the meals

• They organized games

• They wrote a report

Why did the migrant family move into the classroom?

• They wanted to enroll their children

• They were escaping dust storms

• They were visiting relatives

• They were invited by the teacher

What did the school community do to support the migrant family?

• Helped them find a new home

• Offered them a scholarship

• Gave them a place to stay

• Provided them with a job

What role did the grandmother play in the school?

• She took care of the children

• She organized events

• She cooked meals

• She taught the children

What significant event occurred in the classroom?

• A graduation

• A birth

• A festival

• A wedding

What was the narrator's reaction to the baby's birth?

• Indifference

• Anger

• Joy and reflection

• Confusion

What did the baby wear that was significant to the narrator?

• A family heirloom

• A feed sack night gown

• A school uniform

• A handmade sweater

How did the narrator feel about the family's departure?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Saddened

• Relieved

In which direction did the family head after leaving the school?

• North

• South

• East

• West