Not quite ready

The construction is moving along. We are hoping for the beginning of February, and it is looking like it may be possible--at least if they continue to work the way they are doing now. The main structures are up on added classrooms and bathrooms, there are new roofs where they were needed, and floors and windows are being installed. There is still plenty to do. Will it be done on time?

Meanwhile, the teachers come to my house for more training. Today each teacher signed up for an email account and learned how to send and receive email. Apart from Sign Language and Cued Spanish, and getting familiar with teaching materials, we've been working on basic computer skills--simple things like turning the computer on and off, opening a program, and cutting and pasting in a word processor. Even though all of the teachers are currently in college, or have graduated from college, they are not computer literate. Imagine it! But they don't have a lot of access to computers. Once the school is renovated, we'll be able to use the computer occasionally, when we have electricity. Usually that is a few hours in the morning.

We know the kids are as anxious to get back as we are. We are all missing each other. Such a long break is often a setback for children new to language. They revert back to home sign, and must be retaught. They usually pick it up a little faster the second time around.  It's also a setback to the teachers who were not fluent in Sign at the beginning of the year.  They all need that daily practice to maintain and develop their skills.

Blessings!