With Blanca Rosa from the Special Needs School
The group at Modesto Armijo before shadowing a high school student
Overall the group had an excellent day learning about the special needs school in Leoneith Blanca Rosas and shadowing high school students at Modesto Arimijo High School. Learning about education in Nicaragua allowed us to identify numerous similarities and differences between the educational system between the United States and Nicaragua.
During our daily meeting, we had the opportunity to discuss our CAP project. We hope to help the Chavaladas by repainting their classroom and outside murals. Also, we plan on fixing their fence in their eating area. Within the classroom we would like to add cubbies, clean the white boards, repair broken parts of their furniture as well creating new designs for the alphabet. We divided into different groups in order to be able to present our project on Saturday; groups such as design, marketing, organizations, materials and budgeting. At the moment, our project proposals are not approved because there is still a lot more that we have to plan, ask and take in to consideration as a group and the people from Chavaladas. We are super excited!
Blanca Rosa, which was the guest speaker, talked to us about the Special Needs School that she works with. She explained the story of how the school began, their donors, the students, and what their purpose was. Because some of her special needs students are deaf, she was also able to teach us Nicaraguan sign language. A couple of the students learned how to spell their name and learned how to sign phrases like mama, papa, abuelito, abuelita, gracias, bienvenidos a Nicaragua, te amo, perdon and disculpa as well as many more.
To get to Modesto Armijo High School we for the first time in Nicaragua used public transportation. We had to make sure we got on the bus fast, held on tight because drivers in general driver really fast, made sure that we did not stay behind and that we got off the bus fast because the bus driver could have decided not weight for the entire group to get off. Luckily, no one was left behind and everyone was safe. When we got to the school, we first had a speech from the principal. Then, we separated into two groups and had a tour of the entire school. Once the tour was over, we separated into seven groups and in each of the groups there was one high school student. Each group had the opportunity to ask questions to the high school student to get to know them better and vice versa. After that was done, we all played a huge game of Ninja and volleyball with the high school students were included in their activity as well.
Once we said our goodbye’s, we once again took public transportation back to the hostel to get ready for English tutoring. We went to English tutoring, taught our students the lessons that we prepared for them, and then we went back to hostel to have our nightly meeting and free time.
Being the leaders of the day today pushed us out of our comfort zone, challenged us, and gave us more responsibility in order to learn how to be a leader. We are looking forward to the rest of the trip and hope we enjoy it as much as we are now. We hope everyone back at home is safe and doing great. We miss you all, do not miss us too much (lol)!
Yours Truly,
LDD’s Flor and Marysol
Dear Marysol Jacqueline Gonzalez Granados,
Hope you’re doing well bruh. Hope you caught that.
I was told this is read out loud, in front of your peers. Thus, I will attempt to say nothing too embarrassing, or, you know, your deepest, darkest, secrets.
How was your day today? I hope it was great, write it down for me, I am keeping my promise. I hope you are having an amazing time. You deserve it, you’re amazing. I am really happy for you. When you come back, you’re going to tell me everything that happened. There is so much more I want to tell you, but it will have to wait until your return.
I hope that as this was being read, it sparked memories, or at least, it brought a smile to your face. I really miss you. Please take care. Please have fun.
Love, Christopher Alexander
P.S Milk Chocolate. That’s the correct answer.
P.P.S Taylor Swift finally put her music on Spotify.
Paloma, Paloma Paloma!!!!
Well better late than never! We miss you, and all that mushy stuff. Looks like you are doing it big in Nicaragua!!! We are all very proud of you. Did I say you are missed incredibly? Before you start to tear up porridge (smile) let me take a moment to tell your delegation that they are all phenomenal individuals. The world is blessed to have inspirational young global leaders! Stay strong during the CAP!
Back to you Dove, quick update…. If I get one more call from AB asking about you there is going to be slow singing and flower bringing.
NuNu asked about you (smh).
Salt said she is working on The C.F.F.L stuff (LOL)
Ok, ok, I’m going to stop but before I go, you know what we say every Wednesday….
I’m proud of you, love you & have a great day!
Love
Coach/Pops
Wow! and I thought I had a busy day. You guys all look great in the picture, big smiles and dress in white, I’m glad you guys got to interact with the students in Nicaragua and are going to give them a hand in repairing there school. also it sounds like the bus ride was an adventure by it self, did you guys put your seat belt on? Lol. I glad you guys are able to help the locals in there English classes and you might be able to learn more Spanish from them and I know we all are saying that we missing you but where also getting a break. Ha ha. Just kidding Eduardo I got to say it. “We miss you ” love you y cuidate mucho por favor. PS.The city of Oakland was crazy about a million people went to the Warriors parad street close freeways packed go Dubs.
Hi Eduardo mom sent me a message that you had called her today, she mentioned that you got sick. just wanted hope that your feeling better and stay hydrated love you and hopefully you feel better. Dad.
My Hello Glimpsers! It is such a blessing to see Gods work in your lives. ?? Thank you for all the wonderful blog posts. At the end of a loooong day, I unwind by reading your blog and looking at your photos about your exciting journey in León. ??
Jeremiah, today was the Warriors parade in Oakland. I didn’t go because my job got in the way ? (haha lol)… I did see it on tv and how packed it was. There was probably 4million people around Lake Merritt. Okay, maybe not 4million but it was a lot people celebrating! ????
I FaceTime’d with your baby cousin Ella when I got home from work today. She still keeps asking about you and I keep saying he will be back soon. She turns 2 this Saturday 6/17 and I won’t forget to greet her Happy Birthday for you. ?
I am kinda curious about the portable battery operated alarm clock I got you from target… I hope it actually works?! lol ⏰?
Keep up the good work. Every time I share your stories, people are touched by the experiences you are having… You make me so proud!
Someone told a joke on the previous blog and here’s one I’ll never forget:
**How do you know when an ocean is nice?
– When it waves ???
Hahaha!!! I’ll never forget this joke because you told me this when you were in the 3rd grade! ?
Miss you lots!
Love ❤️, Mom
Wow sister you sure have some busy days. I hope you’re getting enough sleep and are eating good. I seen you with your bottle in the picture; good stay hydrated.
By the way Jazmine took her senior portraits yesturday, she looked so pretty. It just hit me you guys are seniors! Your growing up into a beautiful, Independed girl witch I truly am proud of. Keep being the best of you. Love you!
Can’t wait to have you back home..
XOXO Jocabed Iniguez
Hi Kaylenn,
Everyone looks to be having a good time there, while keeping busy. I’m glad you are well, and still smiling. So much activity into one week already! Hope you have another fabulous day today.
Miss you!
Mommy
Naasir, another great day in Nicaragua! I really appreciate these posts, which make it seem that you’re not so far away. It looks like its very hot, so I’m sure you are staying hydrated and using plenty of sunscreen. The visit to the school sounds like a lot of fun and it looks like you made some friends. The students are blessed that you guys can come in and help with some of the repairs and upgrades. I’m sure you guys will settle on a fantastic CAP project.
Yesterday was the Dubs championship parade. Dray and LeBron got into a pretty funny Instagram beef?. Lonzo Ball has a hilarious commercial about his Dad.
Right now we’re on a plane to LA for Josh’s tournament. Seems like you, GP, and I were just here!
I’ll be checking in on the blog later. We miss you soooooooooooo much! Love you!
Hi!
Thank you so much for doing this blog. We love to read about your adventures and experiences. The pictures are so wonderful too! Is good good to see all of your smiles!
Nicole- Thank you so much for your phone call today. You made us so happy. It was just so good to hear your voice! It is amazing to us that it has already been almost a whole week that you’ve been gone. Take tons of pictures! It sounds like you are learning, seeing and doing so much and later those pictures will help you remember.
Love and hugs,
Mom, Dad, Alex and Molly
Hey Naasir! Sounds like an awesome day. Glad you guys will able to give back to a deserving school and glad you or no one else was left behind by the impatient bus driver 🙂 Miss ya!
Love,
Auntie
Katie,
Hello! It’s one of your ambassadors, Emma :). I hope you’re having a blast in Leon! On my trip last year the “Education and Shadow a High-school Student Day” was one of my favorite days, I’m still in contact with the student I shadowed. Anyways, your CAP project sounds really cool, remember how passionate you all are now because if there’s ever a disagreement along the way it’s important to remember what your goals are as a team and for the project! Our biggest problems for our CAP was organizing who did what job and giving everyone opportunities to work.
I hope the rest of your trip is amazing and a worthwhile experience.
Best Wishes from EC,
Emma
The things you young adults are doing and being exposed to are so touching! I hope you realize how an experience like this is impacting your lives as well as the lives of the Nicaraguans. Love you, Naasir!