May 18, 2026
For several years, ¡Todos Unidos! 4th graders have been part of something really special through Aves Compartidas — a grant-funded program that brings teacher Carina into classrooms to co-teach lessons about migratory birds.
But at ¡Todos Unidos! at Candy Lane, these lessons don't stop at science. 🧪🧬
✍🏽Students are writing letters to pen pals in Mexico. While they are learning about the migration and lives of birds, they are also developing their spanish language skills, connecting with another culture, and experiencing what it means to connect with someone halfway across the continent. The same birds that fly over Oregon City land in communities in Mexico. And now, so do their thoughts, and ideas! 🐦⬛🪶🌎
On May 28th, 4th graders will participate in a Celebración — sharing bird reports they've researched and written as the culmination of this year's work at Candy Lane's annual Mercardito.
But at ¡Todos Unidos! at Candy Lane, these lessons don't stop at science. 🧪🧬
✍🏽Students are writing letters to pen pals in Mexico. While they are learning about the migration and lives of birds, they are also developing their spanish language skills, connecting with another culture, and experiencing what it means to connect with someone halfway across the continent. The same birds that fly over Oregon City land in communities in Mexico. And now, so do their thoughts, and ideas! 🐦⬛🪶🌎
On May 28th, 4th graders will participate in a Celebración — sharing bird reports they've researched and written as the culmination of this year's work at Candy Lane's annual Mercardito.