Our First Day Working in the Community - 6/17

By Annie:

Today we arrived in Bullet Tree Falls to begin our day of work and teaching at Immaculate Conception School.  There are groups washing the outside of a building to prepare it for a new coat of paint, another taking out old windows to install new aluminum ones, and a third group designing a bike rack to build for the students.

After our morning of work, we enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Ondina and she taught some of us how to pick oranges.  We are teaching for the first time and cannot wait to meet our students!  Our theme for the day is The Body of Christ and each student will be receiving a "My Faith" book to reflect on what they learn each day.  Their book also asks them to reflect on a saint each day.  Today's saint is St. Angela!  We are excited to share her story with the students of Immaculate Conception School.

Hi Mom and Day!  I am having a great time here.  I am having a lot of fun exploring Belize and meeting new people.  Love You!  See you soon.  
- Annie

Kate and Larissa filling up buckets to wash the school

Kelly and Caroline cleaning

The Windows Crew: Jessica, Annie, Mr. Koehler, Blair, and Shannon

Mr. Koehler playing with the boys at recess

Enjoying a delicious meal together

Learning how to pick oranges

Charlotte and Jenna teaching their class Head and Shoulders Knees and Toes

Caroline and Kelly teaching their class

Blair helping some of her students