New School Year at Buena Vista!!

        

The 2014-15 school year has begun here in Belize.  We didn't start until September 1st, just like when I was a kid.  Of course, we won't be done until late June.  The buildings at the school survived the summer without damage.  The grounds were a little abused over the holiday but they are back in shape now.

This is Mr. Mefi, he is the Standard 5 teacher.
He is always trying to get me to have this whole Spanish
conversation, but it usually doesn't end well.
He is a lot of fun.

                                                                   

Mr. Mefi had all of his students sanding their own desks.
He wants them to take ownership of their classroom.

All of them worked hard!

Mrs. Betty in her room.  She is the Standard 6 teacher and the
principal of the school.

Dennis and Mr. Uck (pronounced ook).  Dennis has already started
repairing desks.

Mr. Uck's classroom.

Mr. Jimmy is Standard 1 this year.

It seems that I left out all the women teachers this time.  I will get some pictures of them soon.

This is Sulma, she graduated last year and is now attending
Cayo Christian Academy just down the road from us.  

Imelda Garcia and Lauren Campos.  Both of these young ladies go
to Eden High School.  Thank you to Greater Life Church for
making that possible.

Standard 6 is the last year of public school here in Belize.  After that any further education costs quite a bit of money.  Students are constantly looking for sponsors to help them get through high school.  Many times they can find sponsors to pay for tuition but they still need money for supplies, lunches and transportation costs.

On the back porch.

These are some more of our friends who come to visit at the house.  Ingris, Glendy and Herson.

The kids always love the binoculars!

Dennis and I are looking forward to our church team coming down in November.  We look forward to your company but will have much to do when you are here.

Love you guys!