Respect

The theme for my mural this year was respect. I chose this theme because it is really important in any relationship between people, towns, and even countries. Respect helps build trust, safety, and comfort. It means that you accept people,  groups of people, cultures, and more for who they are. Respect strengthens relationships and makes everyone feel included and important. With the Korean language, I want to create a connected world held together by respect, kindness, love, and acceptance. A world where everyone is valued and nobody is left out. We can learn other cultures and languages. We will show respect towards them and get respect in return for our country. As individuals, we can contribute to the well-being of our global community with new languages with knowledge. The more we know, the better we understand how we can be respectful.

올해 제가 만든 벽화의 주제는 존중이었습니다. 이 주제를 선택한 이유는 사람들 간의 관계, 마을, 그리고 심지어 나라들 간에도 존중이 매우 중요하기 때문입니다. 존중은 신뢰, 안전, 그리고 편안함을 쌓는 데 도움을 줍니다. 이는 사람들, 집단, 문화 등을 있는 그대로 받아들이는 것을 의미합니다. 존중은 관계를 강화시키고 모두가 소속감을 느끼고 중요하게 여겨지도록 만듭니다. 저는 한국어를 통해 존중, 친절, 사랑, 그리고 포용으로 연결된 세상을 만들고 싶습니다. 모두가 존중받고, 소외되는 사람이 없는 세상 말입니다. 우리는 다른 문화와 언어를 배우며 그들에게 존중을 보여주고, 우리나라에 대한 존중을 돌려받을 것입니다. 개인으로서, 우리는 새로운 언어와 지식을 통해 글로벌 커뮤니티의 복지에 기여할 수 있습니다. 우리가 더 많이 알수록, 어떻게 존중을 실천할 수 있을지 더 잘 이해하게 될 것입니다.

Ever’s Korean Mural Design 2024

I chose FAIRNESS. I chose fairness because everyone should have what they need and get the same opportunities. Fairness is important because we can help others by practicing fairness. We can also strengthen our relationships with others by building trust and understanding. Implementing this value could change our lives and possibly change the world because everyone has the same opportunities to be great and support each other and themselves.

Ever’s grandmother taught her the values of passion, perseverance, diligence, and consideration through her own actions. Ever truly respects her grandmother because she imparted the important lesson that, while everyone is different, their life’s values and rights are equally important.

Hangeul and Ohana Project Reflective Writing

I think that the most important thing that I learned during the ohana project was that we should always help people and give them support and kindness especially in times of need. If  we needed help than we would be super grateful if people helped so we should help people that need help. You should always treat people how you want to be treated. I improved my learning of the Korean language while also learning how to make a delicious Korean treat. My understanding of the community  also changed. I learned how important community and ohana are.I had so much fun doing this project and I am sad that it has come to an end. I hope we can do something like this again in the future.

Ever has made remarkable progress in learning Korean this year, even though it was her first time learning the Korean language. Starting with reading and writing words of Korean, she went on to create her own introduction stop- motion video in Korean and showcased her amazing skills in imagination and design by editing a Korean book.

Ever’s diligence and creativity have truly brought vitality and meaning to our Korean lessons. She believed that the most valuable thing to change the world that we need is “Peace and Love.” And the Korean book is fulled with Ever’s passion for learning Korean.

“Hello! I’m Ever, My Korean name is everlasting “Star.”

I’m 11 years old. I live in Oahu, Hawaii. I’m an APIS, 5th grader student. I’m a Wisconsinite. So, I go to Wisconsin during vacation. I meet my friend on summer vacation. I like the sea. I like to eat sushi. And, I also like pizza. I like to drink chocolate milk. I have a dog named ‘Remi’ and she looks like this.

Do you have any pets? What are your hobbies? What do you like to do after school?

Thank you! Good bye~