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The New School Year

WELCOME TO THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

      I haven't had a chance to share my thoughts about the new school year...probably because when I came back from Slovakia, the very next day I returned to work.  I have ht the ground running since we have been back and I feel that I have taken very little breaks. So, this morning I thought I would share some things:

Excitements

• small class (18 at the moment)
• very low class and have potential to see some major growths
• little behavior problems
• verbal English is awesome!
• we have a C.A.R.E. program that makes them be responsible for getting to school on time, homework turned in, and the right materials (including pencil and I.D.)
• using technology to get them excited about learning

Challenges

• since they are so low, alot of work for them to learn the academic vocabulary
• academic language is challenging for them to practice with me and remember/retain
• students seem unmotivated

     I will trust in God to help me settle down and get into a groove of the new school year. I know that there are many things that will come my way both in school and at home that will keep me challenged. But I am ready for it!!

Prayer Requests

• that I stay focused on teaching these kiddos
• I do not loose my love for teaching
• that I take care of myself and realize when I need to relax or just take a break from grading or cleaning the house

I know I can do this because I received this amazing note from a student from last years class!

One Direction...

I needed to catch-up on my Piano Guys post because I think they released this video while we were in Slovakia:)

Selah "Bless the Broken Road"

6 days left in Slovakia

Thought I would make a quick post as we are relaxing at the hotel today.
English Camp the first week was great. Leah and I had level 3 and the kids were so much fun. We definitely had a good time. Tea House in the evening was definitely a challenge for me as it was solely based on forming relationships with the students we saw during the day. I didn't mind playing games but continuously conversing in English when some students struggle with English was the hard part. I learned how to play Ninja and eventually liked playing it. Now Signs was another game that just overwhelmed me.
This week has been good to hear different parts of the Gospel and seeing how the students view it. I am excited to see how students change the next few days. Dustin speaks tonight again. In my group, we have an atheist and he continues to just believe he is one. But hopefully God will work in him.
The team has struggled more this week as in getting sick or just emotionally drained. We are praying that today will allow us to just get better.
The weather was so nice the last two days, sunshine and beautiful view. But today it is cloudy, rainy, and cold. Good thing the students are swimming indoors:)
Prayer Requests:
Team health and strength
Students hearts now and when they leave camp
Slovakian team to remain strong once we Americans leave