Happy Cesar Chavez Day!

USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

UFW: Cesar Chavez: Embrace the Legacy (5 min. UFW video)
Learn about the legacy of Cesar Chavez from Martin Sheen, Edward James Olmos, Edward James Olmos and others and get involved in keeping Cesar's dream alive!

Cesar Chavez started the United Farm Workers union, because farmworkers did not have "the legal right to organize and to vote for collective bargaining. They didn't have the right to have clean drinking water, access to portable toilets, lunch breaks, or short rest breaks during workdays. And they were not entitled to the minimum wage or unemployment insurance."

• Cesar Chavez Day resources from California Department of Education
• EL Civics Cesar Chavez Day 
• César E. Chávez Memorial Walkway Opens in San Jose. For more info, visit the United Farm Workers website.
• Manythings.org: Listen and Read Along: Cesar Chavez
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - CC - Cesar Chavez - Hero of the Migrant Farm Workers Labor Union
  
  Today we tell about one of the great labor activists, Cesar Chavez. He organized the first successful farm workers union in American history.

USCIS 100:51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

• freedom of expression
• freedom of speech
• freedom of assembly
• freedom to petition the government
• freedom of worship
• the right to bear arms

LISTEN to US Citizenship Podcast:

• Cesar Chavez and Civil Rights mp3

Family Fun:

• education.com: Cesar Chavez Coloring Page (fixed)
• education.com: Dolores Huerta Coloring Page

Women and USCIS 100 Questions Civics Quiz

Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics Quiz

• 2016: mp3 
• 2011: pdf 

Also check out:
Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month

Campbell Library Citizenship: Winter Class 5

Campbell Library Citizenship Classes

Time: Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm 

Date: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20

Address: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell, CA 95008, 408-866-1991

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Website: www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

Check back for updates to this afternoon's agenda

N-400

• A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (4 pages)
• pdf http://goo.gl/9Z97UK
• ppt https://goo.gl/2hwOsc
• handout

Civics

• Review:  American History: Colonial Period and Independence (USCIS 100:58-70) for the Naturalization Test https://goo.gl/LfrXua
• USCIS: U.S. History in the 1800s - Intermediate Level (still need to complete the Civil War part of this handout)

Family Fun/Homework

• Angelica Mendoza (Veracruz, Mexico) (Presidents' Day 2013) 
• pdf: http://goo.gl/9hVLav
• video: https://youtu.be/dtdqjkGHH8s
• Preparing for the Oath: The 1800s and The 1900s
• The 1800s Word Search Puzzle
• Nicole Tadgell: Friends for Freedom: Susan B Anthony and Fredrick Douglass
• education.com: Cesar Chavez Coloring Page (fixed)
• education.com: Dolores Huerta Coloring Page

How America Elects: U.S. Political Parties

USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*

VOA Learning English: How America Elects: U.S. Political Parties

USCIS 100:45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?*
▪ Democratic and Republican

USCIS 100:46. What is the political party of the President now?
▪ Democratic (Party)

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Winter Class 7

Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes

Time: Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm 

Date: March 28 (another series will start late April)

Address: Milipitas Library, 160 North Main Street Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1171

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Website: www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

NEW!  Website for previous Citizenship classes at the Milpitas Library  (updated)

Tonight is the last class of the Winter Series of Citizenship Classes at the Milpitas Library.

*NEW* Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes: Fourth Series: Spring 2016
Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 12, 20
Closed for Memorial Day, May 30

N-400

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs http://goo.gl/xzSwJv  (quick overview)
• Fifteen Questions for April 15 Income Tax Day http://goo.gl/VfuJW2 (deep discussion)
• Twenty-seven N-400 and twenty-seven USCIS 100Qs http://goo.gl/YtJ2VV (review of The Constitution and the Three Branches)

Civics:

• USCIS: Legislative Branch - Intermediate Level
• USCIS: Judicial Branch - Intermediate Level
• Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics http://goo.gl/ntL053

SCCLD Citizenship Class Survey 
Complete the survey below or fill out the pdf and email it to jgagliardi@sccl.org

*NEW* Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes: Fourth Series: Spring 2016
Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 12, 20
Closed for Memorial Day, May 30
Teacher Jennifer Gagliardi jgagliardi@sccl.org

Milpitas Library Citizenship Web Page
http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/citizenship-milpitas-library.html

May 9 6:00pm to 8:30pm  (maybe May 23 6:00-8:30 pm)
IRC lawyers will help you fill out your N-400 application 
at the Milpitas Library FREE!
Contact:
IRC Rescue.org In Northern California
1210 South Bascom Ave., Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95128, (408) 277-0255
Speaker: Ketaki Srivastava, (408) 277-0255 Ext 17, Ketaki.Sriavastava@rescue.org

Sat April 2  9:00am to 2:00pm Citizenship Day 2016 at San Jose City College;
Apply for citizenship now to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election! 
Receive FREE citizenship application 
assistance from immigration attorneys and accredited immigration representatives.  To register call: 408-664-0322

Happy Easter

March 25, 2016
Statement by President Obama on Easter

Michelle and I join our fellow Christians in observing Good Friday and celebrating Easter this weekend. This is a time to remember the sacrifices made for us and hold all who suffer close to our hearts. Yet it is also a time to rejoice, give thanks for the Resurrection, and unite with Christians around the world in proclaiming, "Christ has risen; He has risen indeed." We wish all who celebrate a blessed and joyful Easter.



More Info:

• National Archives Prologue Magazine: With Easter Monday You Get Egg Roll at the White House part 1; part 2
• Storify: 2015 White House Easter Egg Roll
• VOANews: White House Easter Egg Roll: Celebrating 138 years (new video!)
• White House History: Origins of the White House Easter Egg Roll
• White House History: Voices from White House Easter Egg Roll Past 

Family Fun

• wh.gov: The White House Easter Egg Roll 2016
• wh.gov: The White House Easter Egg Roll Coloring Pages 2012
• wh.gov: The White House Easter Egg Roll Coloring Pages 2013
• USA Coloring Pages: State Birds, Flowers, Quarters, and so much more!

Gilroy Library Citizenship: Spring Class 2

Gilroy Library Citizenship Classes
Address: Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 408-842-8207
http://www.sccl.org/Locations/Gilroy

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)
Website: http://www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources



Second Series: Spring 2016
Saturdays 10:30 am to 12 noon March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, May 21

Click here for links to all of the citizenship classes at Gilroy Library

N-400

• An “Everyday” Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (51qs, 2pgs)
• pdf http://goo.gl/Nt0bOf
• ppt https://goo.gl/yR4jvx
• handout: https://goo.gl/nPY0Js
• A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 1 http://goo.gl/bV4JsA

Civics:

• USCIS: The Executive Branch --next week!
• USCIS: The Legislative Branch
• uscitizenpod: Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part B: Executive Branch and Federalist Period (page 1) --next week!
• uscitizenpod: Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 

Family Fun

• wh.gov: The White House Easter Egg Roll Coloring Pages 2012
• wh.gov: The White House Easter Egg Roll Coloring Pages 2013
• USA Coloring Pages: State Birds, Flowers, Quarters, and so much more!

Check back for updates for March 26th lesson!

Events of Interest at the Gilroy Library

Wed April 20 6:00pm to 7:00pm SIREN Immigration forum

Sat May 7 10:00am to 2:00pm SIREN Citizenship workshop--Lawyers and volunteers will help people complete their N-400 Application for Naturalization!


Other Events of Interest

Sat April 2 9:00am to 11:00am Citizenship Day 2016 at Rebekah Children’s Services, Gilroy
Presentation on the benefits of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the requirements, and how to apply.
For additional information, please call:  (408) 914-8337

Sat April 2  9:00am to 2:00pm Citizenship Day 2016 at San Jose City College;
Apply for citizenship now to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election! Receive FREE citizenship application assistance from immigration attorneys and accredited immigration representatives.  To register call: 408-664-0322

Tue April 5  2:00pm to 3:30pm Morgan Hill Library Citizenship Classes begin: April 5 to May 31

Saratoga Library and Cupertino Library Citizenship: Winter Class 8

Saratoga Library
Last Class: March 25 1 - 2:30 pm
NEW!  Webpage for previous Citizenship classes at the Saratoga Library

Cupertino Library
Last Class: March 25 4 - 5:30 pm
NEW!  Webpage for previous Citizenship classes at the Cupertino Library

N-400

• Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r for Senior Citizens or Those Who Request Accommodations/Exemptions plus the USCIS 100qs for 65/20 Applicants (8 pgs http://goo.gl/xzSwJv  (quick overview)
• Fifteen Questions for April 15 Income Tax Day http://goo.gl/VfuJW2 (deep discussion)
• Twenty-seven N-400 and twenty-seven USCIS 100Qs http://goo.gl/YtJ2VV (review of The Constitution and the Three Branches)

Civics:

• USCIS: Executive Branch - Interediate Level
• USCIS: Judicial Branch - Intermediate Level
• Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics http://goo.gl/ntL053

SCCLD Citizenship Class Survey 
Complete the survey below or fill out the pdf and email it to jgagliardi@sccl.org

Cherry Blossoms Signal Start of Spring

VOA Learning English: Cherry Blossoms Signal Start of Spring

VOANews: Washington’s Famous Cherry Blossoms Are Out – So Are Many Visitors

*NEW* VOANews: Visitors Experience Washington's Magnificent Cherry Blossoms

Also checkout my photos of springtime in Washington DC

• Washington DC Cherry Blossoms 2013
• Springtime in Washington DC
• MLK and Cherry Blossoms
• Washington DC: come for the Cherry Blossoms; stay for the TULIPS!

Campbell Library Citizenship: Winter Class 4

Campbell Library Citizenship Classes

Time: Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm 

Date: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20

Address: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell, CA 95008, 408-866-1991

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Website: www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

Check back for updates to this afternoon's agenda

N-400
A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (38, 2pgs) 

• pdf:  Basic Citizenship Interview http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
• ppt:  Basic Citizenship Interview Vocabulary https://goo.gl/uiOJJc
• pdf:   N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 10 http://goo.gl/RSWmC0
• pdf:   N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 11 http://goo.gl/57Sua3
• ppt:   Do Van Nguyen's Basic Citizenship Interview https://goo.gl/eh19Gh 
• video: Do Van Nguyen's Basic Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI

A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS N-400 (recorded before 2014)

• video: Citizenship Interview with Martin Maldonado https://youtu.be/kBEJ7sPObZg
• video: Citizenship Interview 15: Angelica Mendoza https://youtu.be/dtdqjkGHH8s
• video: Citizenship Interview 16: Alecia Sotelo https://youtu.be/2edhz4VmjmU

Civics

• USCIS Lessons: US Constitution
• The Founding Fathers on Coins, Bills, and Stamps
• Bill of Rights pptx (via Google Slides) https://goo.gl/o4Y2g4
• Bill of Rights Vocabulary Quiz 01
• Bill of Rights Citizenship Quiz

Homework

• Puzzle: USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence
• wh.gov: The White House Easter Egg Roll Coloring Pages
• USA for Kids: California State Bird and Flower Coloring Page 
• Si.edu Preparing for the Oath: Establishing Independence, Writing the Constitution, A Growing Nation

NEW PODCAST: 2016 Spring Citizenship Interview with Ali Akbari (Malyasia)

NEW PODCAST: 2016 Spring Citizenship Interview with Ali Akbari (Malyasia)

Happy Spring!  Here is a Citizenship Interview with Ali Akbari (Malyasia) based on his N-400r plus six Civics questions.  This interview was recorded in the Milpitas Library.  mp3

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Winter Class 6

Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes

Time: Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm 

Date: Mar 21, March 28 (another series will start late April)

Address: Milipitas Library, 160 North Main Street Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1171

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Website: www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

NEW!  Website for previous Citizenship classes at the Milpitas Library  (updated)

N-400
A “Regular” Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs, 75 questions)

• pdf http://goo.gl/Q5BhXk
• ppt https://goo.gl/DSbwwx (updated!)
• handout: https://goo.gl/x85gzN

Civics:

• Review: USCIS 100:78-87 Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information 
• Review: USCIS 100:01-12 Principles of American Democracy
• USCIS: Executive Branch - Intermediate Level
• Women in the Executive Branch 2016 (coming soon)
• USCIS: Legislative Branch - Intermediate Level
• Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 http://goo.gl/xjUbkC

Homework

• Principles of American Democracy Word Search Puzzle 
• The Executive Branch Word Search Puzzle
• The Legislative Branch Word Search Puzzle
• SI.edu: Preparing for the Oath: Government Basics, Congress, the Presidency, the Courts

Check back for updates!

Explainer: Supreme Court Justices

100:37. What does the judicial branch do?

100:38. What is the highest court in the United States?

100:39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

100:40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

VOANews: Explainer: Supreme Court Justices

These days, very few people get lifelong appointments to their jobs. But in the U.S., some of the highest court judges have this privilege and responsibility. Currently, there is a public debate on the significance of these life appointments in the Judicial Branch. Experts are calling for a Constitution reform, hoping to get fixed terms authorized for these positions. How does this process work?
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/explainer-supreme-court-justice/3240261.html

100:37. What does the judicial branch do?
▪ reviews laws
▪ explains laws
▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution

100:38. What is the highest court in the United States?
▪ the Supreme Court

100:39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
▪ nine (9)

100:40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
▪ John Roberts (John G. Roberts, Jr.)

Gilroy Library Citizenship: Spring Class 1

Gilroy Library Citizenship Classes
Address: Gilroy Library, 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA 95020 408-842-8207
http://www.sccl.org/Locations/Gilroy

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)
Website: http://www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources



First Series: Winter 2016
Saturdays 10:30 am to 12 noon January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5

Second Series: Spring 2016
Saturdays 10:30 am to 12 noon March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, May 21

Click here for links to all of the citizenship classes at Gilroy Library

N-400

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs)
• pdf: http://goo.gl/3tQWXw
• ppt: https://goo.gl/pctBRb
• handout: https://goo.gl/kaekRV

Civics:

• Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part A: Washington and Lincoln 
• Quick Review of the Constitution
• Review of the Three Branches: Intro to the Executive, Legislative, and the Judicial Branches
• USCIS: The Executive Branch (homework)

Family Fun

• Dream Big: I'm going to be President!
• Activity Village: Mount Rushmore
• Graffiti Diplomacy: Never Give Up

Check back for updates for March 19th lesson!

Events of Interest at the Gilroy Library

Mon March 21 5:00pm to 7:00pm Virtual Lawyers in the Gilroy Library--free 20 minute legal consultation with an attorney--appointment required!

Thu March 24 1:00pm to 5:00pm SIREN Free Legal Consultations: Citizenship, DACA, Work Permits, and more (schedule an appt with the Library)

Wed April 20 6:00pm to 7:00pm SIREN Immigration forum

Sat May 7 10:00am to 2:00pm SIREN Citizenship workshop--Lawyers and volunteers will help people complete their N-400 Application for Naturalization!


Other Events of Interest

Sat April 2 9:00am to 11:00am Citizenship Day 2016 at Rebekah Children’s Services, Gilroy
Presentation on the benefits of becoming a U.S. Citizen, the requirements, and how to apply.
For additional information, please call:  (408) 914-8337

Sat April 2  9:00am to 2:00pm Citizenship Day 2016 at San Jose City College;
Apply for citizenship now to vote in the 2016 Presidential Election! Receive FREE citizenship application assistance from immigration attorneys and accredited immigration representatives.  To register call: 408-664-0322

Tue April 5  2:00pm to 3:30pm Morgan Hill Library Citizenship Classes begin: April 5 to May 31

Saratoga Library and Cupertino Library Citizenship: Winter Class 7

Saratoga Library
Friday afternoons, 1 - 2:30 pm
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25

Cupertino Library
Friday afternoons, 4 - 5:30 pm
Dates: March 4, 11, 18, 25



N-400

• Discussion of the Intermediate Citizenship Interview Script based on the USCIS N-400r (6 pgs) http://goo.gl/RGm3Ve
• Paired-practice with A Quick Interview for US Constitution and Citizenship Day 2014 based on the new N-400r http://goo.gl/xoDSyl

Civics:

• USCIS: Legislative Branch - Intermediate Level
• Women in the Legislative Branch 2016 http://goo.gl/xjUbkC

Special Guest: IRC Rescue.org
1210 South Bascom Ave., Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95128, (408) 277-0255


Homework

• Principles of American Democracy Word Search Puzzle 
• The Legislative Branch Word Search Puzzle
• SI.edu: Preparing for the Oath: Government Basics, Congress, the Presidency, the Courts

Check back for updates!

A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of St Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month

uscitizenpod: A Citizenship Quiz in Honor of St Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month

Ten Citizenship questions in Honor of St Patrick's Day and Irish-American Heritage Month pdf

Campbell Library Citizenship: Winter Class 3

Campbell Library Citizenship Classes

Time: Wednesday afternoons, 1:30-3:00 pm 

Date: March 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20

Address: Campbell Library, 77 Harrison Ave., Campbell, CA 95008, 408-866-1991

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Website: www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

N-400

• Elementary Interview based on the Revised N-400 (21qs)
• pptx: https://goo.gl/8kd5vB
• handout: https://goo.gl/4k95qN
• interview: http://goo.gl/ZfO3W9

Civics

• Review: Colonial Quiz
• USCIS Lessons: Establishing Independence - Intermediate Level

Homework

• Puzzle: USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence
• Coloring Page: Our Country's First Flag
• Si.edu Preparing for the Oath: Establishing Independence, Writing the Constitution, A Growing Nation
• USCIS Lesson: George Washington
• USCIS Lessons: Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence
• uscitizenpod: US Citizenship Podcast Independence Day Quiz (video)

Candidates’ Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Driving Push for US Citizenship

VOANews: Candidates’ Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Driving Push for US Citizenship

A contentious U.S. presidential campaign, including anti-immigrant rhetoric from candidates like Donald Trump, is driving many immigrants who are permanent residents to become American citizens in order to be able to vote in the election. Ahead of Tuesday's Florida primary, VOA correspondent Aru Pande traveled to Miami, where immigrants' interest in ensuring their voices are heard is high.
Originally published at -http://www.voanews.com/media/video/3236944.html

Milpitas Library Citizenship: Winter Class 5

Milpitas Library Citizenship Classes

Time: Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm 

Date: Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, March 28 (another series will start late April)

Address: Milipitas Library, 160 North Main Street Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-1171

Teacher: Jennifer Gagliardi (jgagliardi@sccl.org)

Website: www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

Website for previous Citizenship classes at the Milpitas Library

N-400 Practice Part 11

• N-400r Part 11 Overview via Google Slides 
• N-400r Part 11 Intro Quiz (new)
• N-400r Part 11 Basic Interview Quiz 

Civics: 

• Review: Presidents’ Day Quiz 2011 Part C: The 1800s
• USCIS: U.S. History Since 1900 
• USCIS: Fighting for Our Rights
• Review: American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote 

Homework:

• Four American Women in Honor of Women's History Month pdf
• USCIS 100:78-87 Recent American History Puzzle
• education.com: Dolores Huerta coloring page 
• education.com: Cesar Chavez coloring page
• Dream Big: I'm going to be President!
• N-400r Part 11 Basic Interview Quiz 
• N-400r Part 11 Interview Overview 
• N-400r Part 11 Overview Quiz 
• Do Van Nguyen's Citizenship Interview 
• Antonio Vazquez Gonzalez (Guadalajara, Mexico) Interview Quiz
• N-400r Part 11 Podcast: Questions and Explanations (mp3)
• N-400r Part 11 Podcast: Questions and Explanations (number 2) (mp3)