Thursday, March 31, 2016

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."



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:


Family Fun:

Women and USCIS 100 Questions Civics Quiz

Women and USCIS 100 Questions: Civics Quiz
Also check out:
Citizenship Resources for Women's History Month

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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)



Check back for updates to this afternoon's agenda
    N-400
      Civics
      Family Fun/Homework

      Tuesday, March 29, 2016

      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)

      Monday, March 28, 2016

      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)
      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:

      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

      Sunday, March 27, 2016

      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:

      Family Fun

      Saturday, March 26, 2016

      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

      Civics:

      Family Fun

      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

      Friday, March 25, 2016

      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:

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

      Wednesday, March 23, 2016

      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)


      Check back for updates to this afternoon's agenda
        N-400
        A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (38, 2pgs) 

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

        Tuesday, March 22, 2016

        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

        Monday, March 21, 2016

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

        Sunday, March 20, 2016

        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.)

        Saturday, March 19, 2016

        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
        Civics:
        Family Fun

        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


        Friday, March 18, 2016

        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:

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


        Homework

        Check back for updates!

        Wednesday, March 16, 2016

        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)



        N-400
        Civics

        Homework

        Tuesday, March 15, 2016

        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

        Monday, March 14, 2016

        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)
        N-400 Practice Part 11
        Civics: 
        Homework:



        Sunday, March 13, 2016

        Some Republican Vietnamese-Americans Say They Will Not Vote for Trump



        VOANews: Some Republican Vietnamese-Americans Say They Will Not Vote for Trump

        California is home to the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam, and many Vietnamese-Americans there are politically active. They say real estate mogul Donald Trump’s success does not reflect well on the global stage, and if he becomes the Republican party nominee, they will not vote for him. Elizabeth Lee reports from Orange County, California.

        Saturday, March 12, 2016

        Tech Up Your Citizenship Class!



        Tech Up Your Citizenship Class!
        presenter: Jennifer Gagliardi jgagliar@musd.org
        Technology and Distance Learning Symposium 2016
        March 11–12, 2016, Fresno Adult School


        Also see:


        Also take a look at two more detailed pptx presented at the 2015 CASAS Summer Institute: