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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Rezeption
Last week’s Summer Work Week adventures were full of movement and labor. This week, however, my challenges are more of a mental nature. The challenges range from mental overload to unbearable boredom. Mental overload example: While I’m sorting mail, a person … Continue reading
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Oil changes, rock climbing, and shelving
My first summer work week was an eclectic hodge-podge of odd jobs. BFA’s unique way of providing affordable Christian international education means that staff members become Jack-of-all-trades, or in my case, Jill-of-all-trades! Last Monday, I started off the work week … Continue reading
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You Know You Live in Germany When . . . #10
You know you live in Germany when the World Cup is a bigger deal than the Super Bowl! The craze started when the stores began using soccer balls as advertisements for EVERYTHING. They also supplied willing fans with all kinds … Continue reading
Finals and Graduation
Finals week at BFA is now over. It has been quite the relaxing week for me, though most teachers have lots of grading to do. One of the many benefits of being an orchestra teacher is not having lots of … Continue reading
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Spring Concert 2010
The musical year finished with a bang. The Spring Concert was a wonderful mix of quality music performed by talented students. At the beginning, the middle school drums performed a short piece, followed by an opening prayer by our principal, … Continue reading
Last Day of Class
Today was the last day of class for the high schoolers. They have finals Monday through Friday next week. Middle schoolers have class on Monday and finals on Tuesday and Wednesday. In orchestra, we autographed the score of “Genesis,” reflected … Continue reading
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You Know You Live in Germany When… #9
You know you live in Germany when everyone celebrates church holidays, even if they don’t know what they mean! Yesterday was yet another German holiday. I thought we were done after Easter, Pentecost, and Ascension, but no! Corpus Christi literally … Continue reading
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Transitions all around
It’s the time of year where BFA is transitioning. Seniors are cleaning out their rooms, BFA alumni are swarming the campus and playing soccer with students during the school day, kids are spending as much time as possible with each … Continue reading
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