Monday, August 4, 2008

One week in Chile & One day of classes

Today marks the passing of one week since my arrival in Chile. So far things have gone really well. The first couple of days I spent some time with the Kunnari's and other teachers from the school here. Everyone has been so hospitable in making sure that I'm not alone alot.
On Thursday & Friday mornings we had teachers meetings. It was good to meet everyone and discuss different things. So many things are fluttering through my brain, that I'm not sure I will be able to remember it all.
The Kunnari's offered for me to spend Saturday night at their house and then go to church them Sunday morning. They are going to a church that is just getting started back up again, so it isn't very large. I enjoyed being there and hearing the Spanish, but boy did I have a headache after it was overwith. I've never had such brain exercise as when I sit in a sermon that's all Spanish. I get a little discouraged and wonder "Will I ever learn this?"
Last night Leah and I spent a great deal of time prepping the Pre-K room for the first day of classes. I am soooooo glad she was available to help! Our theme for this semester is the Sea. If you check out the next few pictures you will be able to take a little bit of a virtual tour...
This is the entrance to the Elementry building... and the picture on the left is the door to the Pre-K class room. The poster says "Preschool! It's a Sea of Learning!"




This picture just shows that the school is set inside a gate. You can see the little guard shack here too. The guards trade out, but there is a guard on the grounds 24/7!The next couple of pictures are of the apartment I am staying in right now. It is very spacious and has a fully equipped kitchen!


That's all for now! Hasta Luego!

1 comment:

Alisha said...

Looks so fun! How neat to see you settling in - hope your first day went well....so what exactly did you end up with teaching?