We had our first day at Dar El Tarbiah and had a great day. On the first picture you find me trying to keep up with my walking over here (this was a kindergarten play area with a "treadmill"). The three first grade students were out at recess when I took their picture.
We visited in some classrooms today and interviewed the parents. Right after school we went to lunch and back to the hotel to begin the early process of writing the report for the school.
Dr. B,
ReplyDeleteWhat kinds of questions have the kids in the classroom asked you? I wonder what they want to know about you or America.Are you getting any good recipes to bring back? It looks like you are eating well.
Karen Lowe
I have not had a chance to really talk to kids much other than "salem allicom". I will get a better chance tomorrow when we spend the day in the classrooms and interviewing some of the students. I am eating too well by far. I will check on some recipes for yoU! THanks for writing.
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That little treadmill is too cute! So, as a group of us started working out in the Media Center today (here), you felt compelled to join us there! How nice of you!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings!
ReplyDeleteWe're enjoying your blog. Egypt is beautiful! We loved the river view and have questions about it. Spencer asked if the children could swim in the river and what is the water's temperature. Maria said it must be deep! Owen wanted to know if the children travel on trains.
Tell everyone Hello from Bagnal's Boaters!
Mrs. Bagnal, Ms. Sanders, and Kindergarteners
Dr. B. the photo of you on the treadmill has made my day!! FUNNY! It looks you having a great trip.
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Hey Dr. B that treadmill is just the right size for me isn't it? Cindy H.
ReplyDeleteWhat is an egyptian day of school like? (Sawyer)
ReplyDeleteIs your name translated the same in Egypt? (Daniel)
What are some Egyptian laws? Are they different? (AJ)
What is the library like? (Zach)
Hi Dr. B,
We know we have a lot of questions, but we are really curious about the schools there. We think it's cool that you travel around the world to help other schools. We like how you take pictures and tell us what your day is like. We hope you have fun!
We will write again tomorrow!
Mrs. Horton's Class
I printed out the photo of you on the treadmill and put it in the office for all to see! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePic on the treadmill is priceless. Can't wait to share it with my students. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dr.B, we are enjoying hearing about your trip. That treadmill was so tinny, it made us laugh. We hope you are having a good time but we sure doing miss having you at CSE.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mrs. Jackson's class
Thank you for writing me.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Jackson's class: I am having a good time but working hard. I look forward to getting back to see all of you.
Mrs. Bagnal and Mrs Sanders' Class: The Nile River is a beautiful river. This time of year I am sure the water might be a bit cool to swim in. It is very deep and very wide. (Spencer & Maria). Owen, there are trains that go all over Egypt. I know there is one that travels between Cairo, Egypt and Alexandria, Egypt.
Mrs. Horton's CLass:
Sawyer, the schools are a bit different here in Egypt. Most of them are in villas, which are beautiful homes. They are usually kind of small and do not have huge playgrounds (at least the ones in the city do not). They start school at 8:00 and get our at 2:30. Most of the students do not eat lunch at school, just a snack. Most Egyptians have lunch after school and then dinner much later.
Daniel: My name is the same in Arabic (the language of Egypt). Over here the students call their teachers by their first names with a title, like Miss Mary.
AJ: I am not sure about the laws of Egypt, but I know they are very, very strict on crime and that people in Cairo do not generally pay any attention to traffic laws.
Zach: Most libraries are very small and are just for book checkout. Most of them have very few books and rely on the internet to find information.
Thank you for writing and thank you Mrs. Horton for keeping them informed. I miss you guys.
DrB