Christmas parties and Graduation at Vila Andrade - 2010

It’s a wrap!  We are all done with classes for the year at Vila Andrade, ending with a Christmas party and the graduation ceremony.  I was asked a number of times if I would be continuing there and a few parents asked how they could get their students involved in English, which was encouraging. I spoke to the student and parents (in portuguese) about the value of learning a foreign language and encouraged the students to continue pursing this dream, since both the World Cup and Olympics are coming to Brazil in 2014 and 2016 respectively, and there will be many jobs available for those who can speak English.

Christmas Party Fun! 

The kids made three Christmas crafts -  a snowman, an angel and a tree - and decorated a Christmas cookie with frosting and goodies. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2010 Graduation

My students, including the new classes of younger students, sang the ‘Alphabet song’ and I had one girl read a book, one boy do math exercises (saying numbers in English) and three students said their favorites (color, food, subject, etc). 

 

 

Pastor introducing me

 

 

 

 

 

singing the Alphabet song

 

 

 

 

 

special presentations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Certificates of participation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group shot of all the English students

All the teachers of the extra-curricular activities at the Project, including computer training and personal development.

All the staff at the Project

November 2010

While Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated here in Brazil and I had no turkey dinner or days off, November offered many things to be thankful for nonetheless. The Lar project hosted two ‘Appreciation Days’ for those who work with the orphanage  and those who volunteer with the Compassion project. The kids presented music and dance routines and volunteers left feeling quite loved.

 

Meuriam cried while playing, she was so nervous!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

my students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lar also had a special ‘inauguration day’ for the new fish pond and bunnies they have now – the kids are super excited for these new additions!

 

 

 

Fernanda showing off the new bunnies

 

 

 

 

me with one of the babies

 

 

 

At the Vila Andrade project, one of my students I have had since the beginning moved away – it was so sad! The students had a going away party for him, which was very special.  He was a blessing to have in my class. He and his family will be missed! 

 

 

saying good-bye!

 

 

My newer classes continue to move along, and I am thankful for how attentive they are to learning.

 

 

putting together word walls on “salutations!”

 

 

 

 

learning the letter “B”

 

 

 

In Children’s Church this month the kids learned about the Popsicle boy who lived in the Philippines and the verse from John 14:27.  The last day we had popsicles for treats and made crafts with popsicle sticks, off course!

 

 

 

 

 

My good friend Ji got married this month, and I am so thankful for her friendship and I was honored to be apart of her special day.