2012 is quickly slipping by and so many events and things have been going on recently. Since the last time I wrote, I successfully completed parent-teacher conferences, report cards, finally found a church family, caught my first cold of the season, and so much more!
Today is our first day of Thanksgiving break. It's been so nice to have a few days off of school. I really needed the break. Last week I caught a cold which consisted of coughing and tiredness. My roommates and principal persuaded me to take the day off of school. I was so nervous to leave my kids for the day! I quickly wrote sub plans and hoped for the best. They survived fine, but I sure missed them!
Last week was also our big event in 1st and 2nd grade: Harvest Day. This was an all day event where the students rotated between the 4 first and second grade classrooms and learned about Thanksgiving in it's different aspects. I had my first parent volunteers which was a lot of fun, as well as got to teach the other class of students.
My students eating Thanksgiving lunch on Harvest Day
Today for Thanksgiving, all the missionaries who teach at the school were invited to a potluck int he cafeteria. It was definitely family style where we all sat at a big long table, passed the food around, and plenty of food and desserts. We also went around the whole room of people to say what we were thankful for. It's so neat to be part of a family like this. It is definitely home away from home for everyone!
mmmm food!
a game of Mexican dominos
While most of the world is getting cold in these winter months, I was in a t-shirt all day. I know Okinawa will have it's moments of coldness soon too. I hope you all are staying warm! If you ever come to Okinawa during the winter months, I will take you to eat famous Okinawa soba to warm your heart and your hands!!
Blessings,
Sarah
