¡Hola Familias!
Happy weekend! Once again, GRACIAS, GRACIAS, Y GRACIAS for such a great week of learning. I know that it is not always easy, especially since the "honeymoon" period has worn off, but we are moving forward every day--I have no doubt!
I'm not sure if you've seen this yet, but here is a song that you may relate to written by a music teacher in these moments of distance learning:
Do you ever feel like she does?! I know I do! We are surely in the midst of challenging times, both on a global level as well as on the home front as we strive to create an at-home learning environment for our children.
Know that, first and foremost, I get it. I have my own kids who make me question why I went into the teaching profession sometimes. :) I've lost my cool with them, I hate to say, and they definitely know that I don't have it all together in every moment.
Please, know that this is a time to extend grace to each other. I will do my best to help your child keep learning, but I know it's not the same as when we're in school. Battles have, and will continue to, come. Some days are different than others. I get it!
That being said, if there is anything I can do to help you and your child, I am here for you! Please don't hesitate to reach out when you're feeling like you can't do it. I'm happy to talk with your child, to try something new, or to help brainstorm ways we can make it work together.
Connections
What a sweet time we had today over Zoom! I just love spending time hearing the kids talk to each other, laugh, play games, and speak in Spanish together! Thanks for making it possible and also for helping your child connecting with his/her small groups this week. :)
Again, if you're interested in connecting with other families and having your kids video chat, please add your name to this list--or feel free to contact parents to set something up!
¡Más Español!
I applaud all of your efforts to continue helping your child hear and speak Spanish daily. If you're looking for something this weekend, tune into our Engedi Español church service, going live on Facebook at 11am on Sunday. Maestra Pereira will be helping to lead worship!
Finally, I encourage you to listen to some music en español this weekend--here is a short playlist of some of the songs we've heard and sung in class. I turned it on this morning and started watching the video for "Rey" (the song we were going to sing for the Spring Program). Suddenly, I found myself close to tears as I remembered how the kids would belt this song out and dance around the classroom. Even through this moment of sadness, I was reminded that even though life now is so different from what we imagined a few weeks ago, He has not changed.
Tú eres Rey...por siempre Rey..sobre la creación...Tú eres Rey...Tú eres Rey.
Let's remember this truth this weekend and as we continue to take one step forward hand-in-hand (virtually, that is!). I am SO thankful for you all!
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