July 5 (Tuesday) by Makenzie Manning
Today we started out with a tour of the White Dove School in Santa Clara. It was inspiring to see the children learning in such a fun, disciplined environment. Every child in the school is trilingual; they know English, Spanish, and French. They all were so excited to be at school, and we could just tell that they truly enjoyed learning. The teachers were asking some of the fifth graders history questions that even I wouldn't be able to answer (A&M, please don't take back my acceptance). They were all so kind and hospitable and they answered all of our many questions.
This is their mission statement that was recited to us by a fourth grader in all three languages. It was really neat to see these children taking the steps necessary to become leaders in their community and work towards making their country as a whole a better place.
Sam arm wrestling two of the kids in the fourth grade class. The two little boys had superman strength and came back to beat him at the very end. ;)
The prep classes in their computer science class. I was very impressed by the fact that this school is teaching the children how to use computers and technology because they will need this to continue their education after high school and eventually get jobs.
The principal's daughter poses with her completed fourth grade multiplication problem. Bailey wanted to know how White Dove fourth graders compared to American fourth graders when it comes to math. It was good for all of us to see that they are still learning to multiply the way all of us know how and not the new American way.
Bailey showed the students exactly where we were from with the help of the map hung on the wall. The teacher even commented, "Wait, you are from Texas? I never would've guessed! I don't hear an accent at all!" There is always a first time for everything. #yall
The group of 6th graders played "Time to Say Goodbye" on their flutes for us in a mini impromptu concert.
Lexie, Makenzie, Madeleine, & Jamie gather for a quick pic in front of the adorable mural on the side of the White Dove building. It was refreshing to see that these children start every day with a devotional and their education is centered around Jesus.
Some of the children playing at morning recess.
Arturo, the founder of the school with one of the children. We could all tell he genuinely cared for each of the children; he knew each of their names and would ask them questions about things that he taught them earlier in the school year.
After lunch we headed back out to Tranquilidad to start finishing up the playground. We started on the ladder that will attach to the structure, and we painted soooooooooooo many tree stumps to be used for the Spanish alphabet.
Lexie, with Tory in the background, show off their work in painting 29 tree stumps to be used for the Spanish alphabet to go around the playground. This will help the children to be active in learning their letters and eventually spelling words when they get older.
Makenzie in the process of painting one of the 29 tree stumps for around the playground.
Keith paints the top posts of the playground structure while Roy and Matthew discuss the best possible way to put the stairs on.
Gloria, Lettie, & Sandra, our wonderful cooks, and the sweetest ladies on Earth, show off their FUMC to Honduras shirts that we ordered for them and the other awesome workers that have graciously served us throughout the week!
ps. mom, I promise I've been wearing my sunscreen but I might be a light shade of pink when we come home...........ooopss.......love you lots :)
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