Sunday, February 27, 2005
On the day of the celebration of March 3, Bulgaria's National Day with the Bulgarian Community in Phoenix
In the classroom of the Bulgarian School during the rehearsal for the group reading of "O, Shipka" by Ivan Vazov.
Singing Mila Rodino
Singing the National Anthem of Bulgaria at the March 3 celebration at the Bulgarian Church in Phoenix, Arizona, Feb 27, 2005.
Performing in Bulgarian about Bulgaria's National Day
The students from the Bulgarian Sunday School read and recited poems about Botev, Levski, Hadji Dimiter and Chavdar Voivoda. The recital began with Az sum bulgarche. Though all of the kids spoke Bulgarian with some accent and an American intonation, we all felt we were a community and communicated in the Bulgarian language.
O, Shipka
Dancing Ruchenitsa
Two pairs of kids dancing Bulgarian ruchenitsa at the March 3 celebration in Phoenix, Feb 27, 2005.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
At HHS Theater
In the evening the school auditorium hosted a performance of Grease! and three of my students were on the crew: Garret, Emely and Trent. They all were awesome! We were taken back to the 1950s with their music, clothing, cars, language, school rules and life.
Boiling Milk to Make Yoghourt
Today we made yoghourt for the second time at home. We used Yogourmet culture to make it. You may learn more about this product and how to get it at http://www.yogourmet.com.
Making Yoghourt
In 4 hours the yogurt should reach its firmness and I will put it into the refrigirator.
A Nice Note
To her nice note Cheryl had attached a package of peanut butter candy for us.
Good Luck with AIMS, Hamilton High!
You can do it! I want to join Cheryl in her wishes wholeheartedly. Good luck with AIMS, HHS students.
The RAFT Poster
Ms. Lopez had left with Bill and me a graphic organizer for her students who took the AIMS Writing Exam today, February 22, 2005.
AIMS Day at HHS
The Icon of Virgin Mary with the Gifts
On February 21, 2005 we went to St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery. It is lovcated near Florence, a small town between Chandler and Tuscon. At mile marker 124 on Rte 79 we turned left into Paisano Drive and in about three-four minutes we stopped at the entrance of the monastery. The monastery parrot Toni welcomed us.
Violeta with a Scarf
I wore a lond skirt well below my knees, a scarf and a cardigan. Boyan was hot and took his cardigan off and rignt away he was approached by a monk who aksed him to put it on in order to cover his arms (he was wearing a short-sleeved shirt). If somebody does not have the appropriate clothing, the bookstore offers some limited supply of skirts, scarves and long-sleeved blouses.
The Cross
Boyan Holding a Grapefruit
A young monk gave us some grapefruits and lemons from their garden. Boayn is standing at one of the churches with a grapefruiit.
A Skirt with a Safety Pin
Savka's skirt, though long, had a slit. She was offered a safety pin by a monk who asked her to pin her skirt.
At a Water Fountain
Savka and Boyan at a water fountain in the Greek monastery.
A Common Means of Transportation
During the day the monks work. They are gardeners, construction workers, cooks, guides, carpenters, etc. To move fast on the premises, they sometimes use carts.
A Monastery Oasis
The monastery has lots of greenery, brooks, arbors, benches, water fountains, and shaded lanes.
HISEF
On Feb 19, 2005 HHS hosted HISEF and Boyan, our guest Savka and I spent about 2 hours there.
Violeta in Cafeteria
There were booths with posters from research projects of 5-12-grade students in the gym, cafeteria, the main hallway and the lobby. And balloons in the colors of Hamilton High School were everywhere.
In HHS Lobby on HISEF Day
Nurse Savka, Scott and Violeta at HISEF, Genius Unleahsed, February 19, 2005
Solid Waste and Recycling in Chandler
The booth with information about all the solid waste (trash) and recycling programs in Chandler was very attractive. We saw pencils made of recycled money and small pencil sharpeners in the shape of garbage cans - what a good idea to remind the students that solid waste and recycling go together and everybody can contribute to recycling.
Violeta and Scott Wilkins
Violeta and Scott Wilkins, a Biology teacher, in the lobby of HHS on the day of HISEF, Feb 19, 2005.
