¡Gracías!

The Middle School's "Hat Day" raised $150 to help purchase supplies for the school in Honduras.  Thanks to all students who donated!  And a special thank you to my students who organized the fund-raiser.  Many students wore their hats to the dance on Friday night, and I took some great pictures to share with the students I will be working with to show them who helped raise money for the supplies.

¡Gracías a mis alumnos!

Supplies update

After receiving some more information from the volunteer organization I am working with, I am going to try to purchase as many supplies as I can when I get down to Honduras.  Not only will this help to avoid baggage fees or shipping costs, but it will also help to contribute to the local economy while at the same time providing supplies for the kids at the school.  I have had to book 2 separate airline tickets in order to get La Ceiba, so I would need to pay double the baggage fees for the extra supplies.  Not to mention the fact that theft is often an issue in Honduras, and I would hate to ship the supplies and then never see them again.  I will still collect supplies and try to get as much as I can into my suitcase.  However, I hope to get a majority of the supplies down in Honduras.  The only supplies that would be easier to bring with me rather than purchase down there would be books, word searches, activity books, and games for kids.  If anyone has already purchased supplies to donate or has something extra lying around at home, please feel free to still send them in. 

Much to my surprise, a few students of mine have organized a fund-raiser to help collect money for supplies for the kids in Honduras.  They have contacted our school's student council and have planned a "Hat Day" for this coming Friday.  Students can contribute $1 and wear a hat for the day.  I am proud of the girls for taking a leadership role and helping in this cause.

On a side note, since my last post, my new passport came in, my travel plans are set, and I am all paid up for the program.  I also have my medications and some new clothes for the trip!  Only 45 days left until I leave...