Monthly Archives: September 2009

Musick Notes 008

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Jill

Newsletter 008

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BFA Spirit Day

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Jill

Today was a spirit day: Dress Up like your Favorite Bible Character. Let me tell you, there were some characters at school today!   Other characters included Roman soldiers, various toga-clad individuals, John the Baptist wearing a sheepskin skirt (fortunately … Continue reading →

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Orchestra Fun

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Jill

Last Sunday night I had my orchestra girls over to my house for a movie night. We watched “August Rush” while eating popcorn, apples & carrots with peanut butter, cookies, and quesadillas. It was a nice night of bonding for … Continue reading →

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Müllheim and Staufen

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Jill

This weekend was packed full of fun! On Saturday I went with Amanda Kelly (RA at Maug), Janis, and Grace to Müllheim and Staufen. Müllheim is a town on the way from Kandern to Staufen.  We saw some unusual things … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Emphasis Week 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jill

This week is Spiritual Emphasis Week for BFA. There are chapel services every day; BFA brought in a band and a speaker for the week.  Pray that this week would be a time of growth for the students and that … Continue reading →

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You Know you Live in Germany when… #1

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Jill

…you’ve started walking across the street, but realize a car is coming. Instead of going back to the sidewalk, which is only a couple steps away, you run to the pedestrian crosswalk.  These pedestrian crosswalks are safe zones. Cars will … Continue reading →

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Band at Budenfest

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Jill

Two weeks ago, I went to Stadtmusik Kandern (community band) practice for the first time. Yesterday (Saturday) I played my first concert with them! They don’t have a bassoon for me to play, so I have been playing tuba. The … Continue reading →

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Fall Party

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Jill

Friday was BFA’s annual Fall Party. Students and staff dress up to match the theme, and some sign up to do the “catwalk” to show off their costumes. Students prepare skits, songs, and other acts, also.   There was also … Continue reading →

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There and Back Again

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jill

Now that it is Thursday, I have had time to recover from this weekend and update you all on my whirlwind trip home! Last Friday morning (5am Germany time, 10pm Chicago time) I left my house, went to the Basel … Continue reading →

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Subbing at HBR

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Jill

Yesterday (Monday) was my first night as an RA sub. RAs get every Monday off, so teachers fill in. After school, I went to HBR (Haus Bad Riedlingen). Kari Eaves and I helped make the chocolate sauce for a certain … Continue reading →

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