Sunday, Sept. 19.
I didn't have to teach on the first day and Andy didn't teach until 1pm that day, but we wanted to get to the school as the students were arriving to WELCOME them to the first day of school! They needed to have a chance to meet Zander too! So off we went!!!!!!
We arrived at our new classroom! (Because they have been adding a grade each year, they needed to add on to the school). We both teach the oldest kids (7th Graders) so we got to have one of the new classrooms! So spiffy and white! Just wait until "The Art Teacher" gets crAzY! This room won't be so white at the end of the year. We wished the air worked in here though, or at least hang a fan where the cords are hanging from the ceiling! (not pictured) :)
We arrived at our new classroom! (Because they have been adding a grade each year, they needed to add on to the school). We both teach the oldest kids (7th Graders) so we got to have one of the new classrooms! So spiffy and white! Just wait until "The Art Teacher" gets crAzY! This room won't be so white at the end of the year. We wished the air worked in here though, or at least hang a fan where the cords are hanging from the ceiling! (not pictured) :)
Pretty soon, everyone started piling in! Students and families all ready for the first day of school in their new backpacks. Can anyone spot Andy in this photo? He looks very tall next to the guys behind him, huh? (FYI- We don't always feel like giants:)
The students and staff met in "the garden" for a school wide assembly. It was a pretty sweet moment, looking at all the students, their families, teachers, and staff with the mountains in the background, listening to the principal give them a "pep talk" that we couldn't understand because it was in Kurdish, but it was still cool none the less. I just enjoyed watching, and chasing Zander around the garden too!
And they are off to their classrooms. Eager to have an opportunity to learn!
**We have already come across many differences between the school system in America and here. We are trying to not focus on them. :) maybe more on this later, as I'm sure many of you are curious!
Pray for this year: Us, the students, and the school.
4 comments:
I'm digging Mr. Bishops suit... He obviously means all business!! Fun to see pics of your school. Does that mean you got a new camera? Miss you! Kisses to Zandy!
We've been praying for this day! Glad it was so exciting and fun! We are truly excited for you guys! Miss you, but excited ;)
Please know we're praying for you and following what you are doing and so enjoying seeing what God called you to be a part of. Thank you for your obedience! We are blessed to be with you on this journey!
Yeah- many blessings as you begin to teach! Is this an elementary school? private or state school? Woudl love to hear about the education system- here is SOOO different too. And oh, yeah, yeah! I can read yoru blog now!
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