Category Archives: Study Hall

A New Semester

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jill

The fourth semester of my time here at BFA has begun, and with it a few small changes. I have first period Study Hall once again. I didn’t have study hall last semester, so it’s only a small change from … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Class

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Jill

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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New Beginnings

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Jill

School is back in session. Staff breakfast was Monday, and class started on Tuesday. The first week is always a little hectic as schedules shift around, but things are starting to settle down. I am so happy to be living … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes and Advent?

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Jill

What’s the connection? What is the message of Ecclesiastes? In study hall today, I wanted to wrap up one student’s preliminary study of Ecclesiastes, while including other topics of discussion from the last semester. The first part of Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading →

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Christmas Spirit

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Jill

Tuesday was Orchestra’s spirit day. The orchestra girls and I wore matching Gustav hats around school all day… …and played a piece backwards in class. To play the music backwards, we started at the end of Evening Prayer and played … Continue reading →

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P.E.

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Jill

In a small school like BFA, it is typical for teachers to end up teaching subjects they never thought they would. When the athletic director decided to switch to a very necessary position in the personnel department, there were some … Continue reading →

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Recent Ereignisse

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Jill

Sunday: Kari Eaves had a bridal shower. Yay for amazing cake. Yay for Kari and Mike. Soccer was lots of fun, though I think I bruised my right shin. Monday: One of the kids in Study Hall had a birthday, … Continue reading →

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Annoyance

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Jill

Sickness can really be an annoyance. The boys and dorm staff at HBR are having to deal with lots of unpleasant things right now. Dorm mom Danielle was sick over the weekend, along with 7 or 8 boys. Several missed … Continue reading →

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Goodbye flowers, hello crazy hair!

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jill

Today when we were walking to school, Rachel and I saw some city workers taking away the flowers boxes. These flowers have been here since I got to Germany, and now they are leaving for the winter. I’m hoping they … Continue reading →

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“Study” hall

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jill

Today one of the kids in study hall got a bunch of junk mail from colleges. He didn’t want it, so I suggested making paper airplanes out of it. College advertisement material makes sturdy airplanes. One of the students’ airplanes … Continue reading →

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