thanks to the students and staff of William Adams Middle School for their
proactive kindness and generosity.
Several weeks ago I put up the pictures of the conditions here at Divundu
Combined, what it's like for the learners here. Many classes at William
Adams were shown the pictures. All on their own I'm told, the students
wanted to do something to help their fellow, albeit distant, learners. For
a couple of weeks they along with some teachers brought in school supplies
to donate. They filled two boxes totaling 23 lbs., and the principal Mrs.
Munoz (my former 2nd grade teacher!) authorized the payment of the shipping
cost from the school.
It's really easy to get discouraged over here, day-to-day, but events like
this serve to remind you that compassion and generosity is alive and well.
You guys rock!
2 comments:
Jen,
Facts:
a) there will come a time when you will leave your learners.
b) from that day forward they will have other teachers, other graders, other role models, and other friends.
c) they will remember you, and your teachings, based on what you have done over the last 5 months.
d) one of many important lessons you will teach them is that we all have our own lives, including you, and it is a blessing when they intersect, and it is a fact of life that they diverge, and when that occurs. Not a new idea, eh? "Parting is such sweet sorrow." Truly.
Opinion:
You will, of course, say all of your appropriate good-byes, and other positive loving thoughts, whichever day you depart. But here, the day on which you are to 'let go' has been given to you. Embrace that. My life experience is that when we force things, karma is disrupted for all, even if we believed at the time that we were doing the right thing, or giving more, or otherwise justified in our effort. TIA.
JMHO
Dave
My students were very excited to contribute! We hope that we can establish a unity toward educational success! *Gloria S. @ WAMS*
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