learning the ropes

Throughout the weeks of school we had different activities and lessons for library class.

We made some name cards!
Class five with some puzzles~ THANK YOU!
All done! Putting the puzzle together

The first reading journal entry was Curious George. I gave them an example for their reading journal. We write out the title, author and writing a thought about the book.

Bishnu coloring Curious George. He's a determined artist.

A new program for this year is a nutritious snack for the students during lunch time.


The teachers gives each student one scoop of plumpy nut in their tiffin.

Reading buddies.

The fifth graders are paired up with class 2 students.
Bhim Kumar (class 5) with Ang Dorjee (class 2).

Here is Kiran (class 2) with his reading buddy Ajay (class 5).

In the teacher's office there were three bucket full of blocks that were dusty and unused. Another teacher and I cleaned these off so they can be used for class 1. I thought it would be fun to play~

Manisha and me with the kids
with Class 5
with some of the teachers and Auntie
Reading journal time! Each class is keeping a reading journal. They are learning to wash their hands, read a book and write in their journal.
Class 3 classroom library
Reading buddies in class 4
I have some thoughtful students! from Class 5.

organizing school

The school has been running for five years and there was no record keeping system. I had taken time to go through of the all paper work and organized their filing cabinet. I made a easy to use filing system. Also I will add a student record file. In the file there will be a progress report, student evaluation form, and a copy of a report card. This will help to monitor the student progress.

The next project that I'm working on that will hopefully be a lasting effect on the school is the handbook. The handbook will serve as a guide to the teachers, principal, parents, school management committee and the other sponsoring organizations . This will help to lay out the policies and procedures that the school should follow. This handbook be helpful to manage and review the progress of the school. My aim is that the handbook can be the foundation that the school needs to increase the quality of education for my students and the future of the school.

on the side note: Here in Nepal teacher's job is not respected and being here where the teachers doesn't care about their students or their job. I wanna say....

I want to say thank you to some of my teachers from Linden Hall, and West Virginia Wesleyan. Dr. Mcgrath, Mrs. Lavery, Dr. Levy, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Mahoney. I am so lucky to have great teachers in my life who influenced me. Thank you. You are the best! Teacher changes people's lives. They enrich our minds and without my teachers/mentors I couldn't be here doing what I am doing. I applaud to you for your hard work and dedication you put into your job and students! Many thanks!! I hope someday the students of Phaplu Community School will say the same about their teachers...