Dios Te Bendiga from Paraguay: 4+3+2+1= 4 Quarters, 3 Teachers, 2 Sides, 1 Week.

Who knew that so much could happen in one week and yet, so much could still need to be done.

Making Bilateral Symmetry Insects!

4: We have already flown through ¼ of our school year! It is crazy to think about how much has happened and yet how fast it has gone. From the topics that we have covered to memories we have made, I wish that at times I could slow down the movie or go back to enjoy the parts even further. Still this year there have also been a lot of challenges. So as the Lord knows best I guess, we continue to flow through life with everything flashing past us, growing and learning as we go.

We designed half of the insect on one side
and then painted that half, folding and squishing
to make the symmetrical side!

3: We have now reached the week where Mr. Bloom, our (Jenn and my) student teacher is teaching all of the subjects. He will continue with this until for two more weeks and then we will start taking the classes back. This whole time has certainly been a learning experience for all three of us. Our students are learning to adapt and switch between each teacher, their style, and their differences. While we have tried to remain as consistent as possible with our expectations, and routines, it always takes some adjustment for the student teacher, etc.

2: Last Friday I went and judged my first debate tournament! It was certainly different than the debates in the states, as the program is new and growing, but it is definitely a great learning experience for all involved. The ACA students did really well. For all of the debates that they have participated in during the last 2 years (since it started), ACA has won most of the debates with a superiority in their English and persuasive arguments. Last Friday was the initial debates with no eliminations and tomorrow the students will compete again with single elimination brackets for the 6 teams. The debate topic is whether or not Paraguay should amend their constitution to allow for presidents to be re-elected after their 5 year term. In the past, Paraguay has had dictators that are ruthless and a very corrupt government which still carries over to present. Yet Paraguay has made improvements recently. This debate competition promises to remain interesting and exciting as the finals progress tomorrow!

God is the Ultimate Super Hero!

1: All of the above is just a glimpse of part of my last week. I am also busy planning for our camp coming up which I am directing, leading our subcommittee for re-accreditation of ACSI, taking the MAT this Saturday, etc.