..dig
in! ( the 2011-2012 theme for Literacy Week). The students surely dug
in ALL the way after the grand re-opening of the school library this
year.
As
many of you know, I have less than a year left of my service. I will be
at the school for term 1 and 2 of next school year and then my service
is over. Yesterday my Dad asked me if I felt my work at the school was
actually impacting the students. After a few moments of uncertainty, it
came to me with clarity- The Library has been the absolute highlight of my work at the school.
Creating
a space for the students to come and relax, find a moment of peace and
quiet as they read through Clifford the big red dog, Dora the explorer,
"Just for me" (a series specially created for children of African
Descent), Chicken soup for the child's soul, Baby sitters club, Junie B.
Jones, National Geographic for kids and the list goes on and
on...seeing them fully take in this space daily has continued to be a
source of inspiration during my time here.
I am extremely grateful for all of you that helped make this vision become a reality last year. Hands Across the Sea has generously offered
to help us again this year. With your help, we obtained 700 books and
art supplies last year. This was a GREAT start. We are looking to
continue to grow the school library by adding 700 more books this year.
You aren't in this alone, Hands Across the Sea contributes donations
from private donors and we had parents and teachers that also brought in
books throughout the year. Our collection is growing each month.
The
donations this year will also be used to purchase manual stationary
pencil sharpeners to install in each classroom so that the students can
finally leave the straight edge razors at home! (cringe)
Any little bit helps! Please donate today.
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This is soooo cool. You are doing great and valuable work my friend. Keep it up, you make me proud!
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