Global Learning Assembly
A Global Learning Assembly is a school-wide event that helps students learn about different countries, cultures, traditions, languages, and perspectives from around the world.
For Longfellow, it could include:
- Countries and cultures from around the world
- International music and dances
- Different languages and greetings
- Foods and traditions
- Traditional clothing
- Stories, books, and cultural traditions
- Lessons about kindness, respect, and understanding others
Ciao, Italy! A Global Learning Adventure
Get ready to travel across the world and discover Italy! Students will learn about Italian culture, food, landmarks, traditions, music, and more—all without leaving Longfellow! Italy is a country in southern Europe shaped like a boot. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea and is famous for its rich history, art, music, food, and beautiful landmarks.
- Capital: Rome
- Language: Italian
- Currency: Euro
- Famous foods: Pizza, pasta, gelato, and risotto
- Famous landmarks: Colosseum, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Trevi Fountain, and Venice's canals
- Known for: Art, fashion, architecture, and ancient Roman history
- Popular sport: Soccer (football)
- Fun fact: Italy is home to two independent countries within its borders—Vatican City and San Marino.
Welcome to Brazil
Global Learning Assembly--Brazil
Brazil stands out as South America’s largest and most vibrant country, world-famous for the Amazon Rainforest, its legendary soccer legacy, and being the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas. From the electric rhythms of samba and the colorful spectacle of Carnival to iconic landmarks like Rio’s Christ the Redeemer and savory dishes like feijoada, Brazil seamlessly blends stunning natural biodiversity with a rich, multicultural heritage.
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Geography & Nature: Home to the Amazon Rainforest and Amazon River, holding over 10% of Earth's species and the world's largest tropical wetlands.
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Language & Identity: South America's largest country and the only Portuguese-speaking nation in the Americas.
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Culture & Celebrations: World-famous for samba rhythms and Carnival, the world's largest festival.
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Landmarks: Features iconic sites like Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugarloaf Mountain, plus the planned capital city of Brasília.
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Sports: A global soccer superpower and the only country with five FIFA World Cup titles.
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Cuisine: Renowned for dishes like feijoada (black bean stew), pão de queijo (baked cheese bread), and fresh açaí.
Biltmore Estate - Global Learning Assembly
Friday, November 20, 2026
The Biltmore Estate is a HUGE, beautiful mansion in Asheville, North Carolina. It looks like a castle and is one of the most famous homes in America! The Biltmore Estate is an amazing place filled with history and fun surprises! It has 250 rooms, making it one of the largest homes in America, and it was designed to look like a beautiful French castle called a château.
A man named George Washington Vanderbilt II built the mansion, with construction beginning in 1889 and the home opening in 1895. The mansion has 43 bathrooms, an indoor swimming pool in the basement, and even its own bowling alley! It also has a huge library filled with thousands of books. Outside, visitors can explore beautiful gardens designed by famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. The original Biltmore Estate covered about 125,000 acres, making it an enormous property to explore. What an incredible place to live! Biltmore is full of amazing features!
The house has 65 fireplaces and even an indoor swimming pool that holds about 70,000 gallons of water! With more than four acres of floor space, it is an enormous home. Hundreds of workers helped build this incredible estate, which is still owned by the Vanderbilt family today.
