Fundraising

This makes me feel like we are a charity case! Another experience in humility. I just hope no one feels obligated in any way. We had decided to go ahead & buy the books, but since many people sounded as if they really wanted to be part of this adventure of ours, we thought that we would offer this opportunity:) Really!
I had response from someone asking how to send the money. You do no want to send money here. Cash would never make it; we would not be able to cash a check. Maureen is taking care of our financial business while we are gone, so any contributions could be given to her, deposited in our account & when she receives the bill she will pay it. It's so wonderful, we charge things here & she foots the bill! We have such devoted children!
Thanks, Sam for offering your organizational skills.

Just sort of a funny story. Jim has had alot of trouble w/ his Grade 5 learners (English). Today as I was working in the staff room (don't picture anything too great!), I heard him holler "I said sit down & be quiet! How many times do I have to tell you?!" We have been talking about various techniques to address this issue, so I knew he was at the end of his rope. I went to his class, the learners politely greeted me, & I simply walked around the room, taking non-English materials from them, giving them the teacher "look", and generally scaring them out of their wits--without saying a word! They were wonderful! The few that came up to his table to ask a question tried to skirt around me, but I stopped them & told them to just sit down & follow his directions. As I left, I told them how Mr. Jim comes home every night & tells me how awful this Grade 5 is, but they seemed quite wonderful to me. Mr. Jim must have something wrong with him if he thinks they are so horrible. Class was almost over, but Jim said they stayed pretty quiet 'til the end & wanted to know if Ms. Sharon was coming back--she was so nice! These children are so cute!!
'til next time,
sharon