I made it just in time for Teacher's Day in Guatemala. The students and teachers were kind enough to include me even though I haven't officially started teaching yet. This means a few gifts from the students and a magnificent lunch provided by Director Zucy and Principal Frida. Anita's sixth grade class was also in charge of today's Civics Day assembly, and they tagged on a ceremony in the guise of a TV recognition show, cameraman and all. Since the lunch was relaxed, I had good opportunity to speak with and get to know a couple of the teachers.Student snapshots:
Even PreK kids are great at showing their personality. While drawing their fish and fish skeletons today, one little boy added ferocious fangs to his fish while a little girl added long eyelashes to hers. Another insisted his was not a fish but a shark.
The home children have enjoyed splashing around in a place where bushes used to be planted. They were charged with cleaning out the muddy water first, which they did with glee to achieve their ultimate goal: a clean mini-pool.
Wagner arrived home from Bible school for a half-week visit on Wednesday. He and his friend have both taken turns leading the afternoon devotional for the older home kids. What a cool thing to see how he has matured and grown in just a year since I've been away.
Recess time continues to amaze me. They have one soccer field, but there are always at least two soccer games going on simultaneously. The little ones have their own, and they run in and out and around the older students' game.
Dorcas showed me her room and all the changes she's made to it this last year. Jonas Brothers still play a prominent role in her decor, though Justin Bieber is making his way into things.
The Other English teachers and me
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