Gearing up for 2009

The children are on their vacation for the holidays and we will resume the project work In January. We are keeping busy here with the arrival of two new staff members for 2009. Katie Monaghan will be our new project Manager and Megan Huckins will be the new project leader. Both Katie and Megan have worked o the projects in Antigua and Honduras. They will be playing a vital role here with their work in the classroom and with the food program.

In other news, we have received a donation from the WFM South Region from Bridgette Thurston. This money will be used to help fund the fruit and lunch program at the school. We are planning a special celebration for the first day of classes in January and will be preparing a special meal for the children and the community. Thanks to Bridgette for all her efforts back home. We will be able to supplement the food program for the beginning of the school year with Bridgette’s donation.

This coming year will see an influx of new students. We are expecting 190 students to be attending the school, an increase of 25. This increase is due to the popularity of the food and fruit program at the school and the desire of the families to become involved with our stove program and the extra education that their children are receiving. The increase in students will mean more support is needed in the classroom. Katie and Megan will be providing support in the Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms when we begin in January.

We are excited about the coming year and the community is in full support of our efforts here. The work of the TMs back home has been tremendous and we appreciate their dedication and commitment.

Gearing up for 2009