Quisqueya News: Thursday, January 28
Yesterday was our first day back to class following the January 12 earthquake. Our students began the morning with a chapel time of worship, prayer, and Scripture before heading off to begin their academic work. Director Hersey and Chaplain Dave Manley led that time. Many students expressed how excited they were to see their friends again and get back into a routine.
We had a wonderful first day with 66 students coming to resume course work. Classes were led in the chapel as well as special times of instruction outside. We are conducting instruction in Bible, English, history, math, and science. Lunch is being offered once again in the Snack Shop at the same prices as usual.
We ended the day with a time of announcements and devotions led by Principal Tony DeKoter. Our PreK-3rd grade students are being led by Mrs. Ackerman, and 4-6th grade are taught by Mrs. Jean-Charles. The 7-11th graders are being instructed in English by Mrs. Kilpatrick, math by Mr. Kulpa, Bible by Mr. Denny, and history by Mr. Kilpatrick. Our Quisqueya senior class is receiving instruction from Mr. Clay. The afternoons are designed to be a time where homework may be worked on so that students are relieved of the stress of taking home assignments. At all grade levels, classes are doing special activities related to helping students cope with the earthquake we all have experienced. Some examples of these activities include writing about their experiences, art therapy, class discussions, and reading Scripture. We will continue to care for students’ emotional and spiritual health as we move through our academic curriculum.
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