This Saturday, May 19th, nine Bullis seniors and two intrepid Bullis teachers will leave for Guatemala. We will arrive in Antigua and then travel to Salamá, where we will participate in five days building on a Habitat for Humanity site. We have experienced builders and international travelers in our group: Jack, Davis, Parker, Pat, and Lauren all traveled to Cambodia last year and Wiam came to Bullis with a built-in international sensibility. In addition to our service work, we will have the opportunity to visit a natural reserve and local sites, including Mayan ruins. Señora Yen has organized the trip, so we know it will run like clockwork!
To prepare for this trip, students have attended a cultural presentation by Bryan Whitford and read two books: I, Rigoberta Menchu and Silence on the Mountain. Olivia, at least, has read the books. Students will put their classroom Spanish to work in an authentic setting--we'll rely on Jack and Mollie, even though we'll have a translator. I won't deny that my miming skills are pretty sharp. Needless to say, we are all extremely excited. Vamos, Bullis!
Hasta luego,
Señora Chehak
To prepare for this trip, students have attended a cultural presentation by Bryan Whitford and read two books: I, Rigoberta Menchu and Silence on the Mountain. Olivia, at least, has read the books. Students will put their classroom Spanish to work in an authentic setting--we'll rely on Jack and Mollie, even though we'll have a translator. I won't deny that my miming skills are pretty sharp. Needless to say, we are all extremely excited. Vamos, Bullis!
Hasta luego,
Señora Chehak
Dear Senora Chehak, Thank you for setting up this blog! I look forward to following the adventures of the Bullis Global Services 2012 Guatemala team! It is very heartwarming to know that you, Ms. Yen and the students from Bullis will be providing much-needed housing through HFH to the people of this wonderful country. May you all have a safe, fun and enriching journey! Big hugs, Ms. Nordeen
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