I haven't had much time to update my blog. First of all, I have tried REALLY hard to put new pictures up and a video of my apartment but it's just not happening. :( I will continue to try... some days my internet is faster than others so I hope soon it will go through! My classroom is finally exactly how I want it. I got a new bulletin board and a map and those were the final additions, so
We are now in week five of school and it's unbelievable a) how quickly time has passed b) how much I still have to do! and c) how my students have grown. Even though we're in our routines and have the schedule sorted out there are still days where I feel a little flustered because something always changes. Some days I might need to spend more time on reading, which pushes back writing, which eliminates spelling.... it can get dicey! But I feel like I've gotten better at making myself follow the schedule more closely so I can get to everything I'm supposed to.
The parent open house was last week. I was SO nervous but it went really well. :) I started by thanking the parents for coming and they all said "No, thank YOU for being here!" and they were all so smiley and attentive during my little speech. All the moms kissed me on the cheek, so their kindness and friendliness made up the the inadequacy I felt standing next to them! Most of the moms dress and look like supermodels... lifestyles of the rich and famous I guess! One family in my class owns like 1/3 of the dairy farms in Venezuela, another owns a popular grocery store chain, others work in the oil industry. I don't know how much tuition is for the school (it's kind of a hushed subject) but I know it's a considerable amount. The school doesn't have any scholarship students either so it's generally a safe bet to assume all of the students in the school come from wealthy families. Even still, many families are generous with their money and time--several parents told me that I can notify them if I need something for the classroom or if I need help for a party or holiday. I will be sure to put them to work! ;)
After living in Maracaibo for six weeks now, I am ready to get out of the city!! I'm going to a coconut farm on the Caribbean this weekend and I am so excited! It will be a great chance to relax, lay on the beach, and drink some coconut milk. I go to the pool every Sunday, and that's a nice break from reality, but I'm looking forward to a whole two days out of town.
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