Teaming up!

Part of the Rowlands are here! That brings our Poltava team up to 5 people (we'll be getting 3 more next week)! We've already gotten to work, too.

Ira had talked to me 3 weeks ago about visiting her classroom and interacting with her students (she teaches classes of 5th, 7th, and 9th graders at a local school. However, because of the change of flights and the jetlag, Amiee and I had to pass on going yesterday. The Rowlands went yesterday, though, and we joined them today. We did 3 classes at Ira's school and one at a school across town. In two of the classes, we did rotating game stations, and in the other two, we played "America Jeopardy." Both went over really well, and we were able to invite dozens of kids to the soccer camp we'll be hosting in a couple of weeks.

Here's a funny from today: One of the "questions" in Jeopardy was to name 3 famous Americans. The answer? George Bush, Barack Obama, and Madonna. Wow. Of all the famous Americans...

Rachel: I saw the girls from Saturday English club at the second school today. Nina came up to me to specifically ask about you and asked me to tell you hello. So...Hello!

We're so glad that the Rowlands are back! It's so great working with them again. :) Tuesdae, we are waiting for you!

Ira asked Amiee to sing, and Amiee did a BEAUTIFUL job of "God Bless America." In fact...

...this was her rapt audience. Boy on the right was videoing her on his phone.

Page, facilitating Guess Who.

Here's one of our friends (Ina- black sweater)! She was SO excited to have us in her class. She was super surprised to see Amiee and me; we were last minute additions, per the Rowlands' invitation.

Team Yellow. They actually won the competition.

Felesha working with Team Fresh Cucumbers. Yes, they named their own teams.

Group shot! Minus me...I'm behind the camera.