Catching Up

I promise I haven't forgotten about the blog!

 One downside to working with first graders is that the students spread germs quickly. Rachel and I both caught nasty colds and spent most of our free time this week/weekend in bed resting and getting better. 

So let's catch up...

Two Fridays ago grade one had a cake sale during break time. All of the first graders brought something to sell and the other grades bought goodies from us. Each grade gets the opportunity to have a cake sale as a grade level fundraiser. It was fun to be a part of.

One of my students and her cupcakes!

Students buying cakes at the cake sale

Then this past Friday, not only was it my roommate Sarah's birthday, but it was also our school Variety Show! (School wide Talent Show) Most of the classes contributed a number to the show. It was well-planned and  a very enjoyable afternoon of entertainment!

My class while they were waiting to perform!

Performing "You put the Beat in your Feet"

Rachel's class singing and dancing to "In the Jungle"

Sarah's class dancing to Katy Perry's "Firework"

After a long day of Variety Show activities, we came home and celebrated sweet Sarah's birthday! 

This week Rachel and I are both getting observed by our South African program coordinator and our mentor teachers. I am doing a lesson on plants, and Rachel is doing one on symmetry! We will let you know how they go!

If the students behave during my lesson on Tuesday, they will be allowed to go on our class' field trip to Samrec this Thursday.  Samrec is a rehabilitation center for penguins. Victoria Park Grey raised money to "adopt" and support the rehabilitation of a penguin named Bella.

I am looking forward to blogging about my lesson and our field trip this week! Rachel and I are still recovering from our colds, but hopefully this helped build our immune systems!

Happy Labor Day Weekend to everyone in the States!

Love,

Casey :)