Doulos Eighth Grade

Back to school. . .

2008-01-07T12:18:00.000-08:00

. . .in more ways than one. The students are coming back tomorrow after the Christmas holiday, but I'm referring to the "back to school" feel when we returned refreshed from our week of outdoor education (and well rested in our warm beds). We continued to study Deuteronomy, focusing on using our gifts and giving our best to God. Tobi (the blond above) was inspired to give more rides on her moto since it's really God's bike anyway. The 8th graders' learning expedition is about Ancient and Modern japan--the differences, and tying in the art to their discoveries. In English, we have been working on using vivid language to write a reminiscence of a significant memory and we'll continue revising tomorrow. But it hasn't been all work and no play. . . there was some Christmas fun before break and they were part of the program, and I hesitate to ask you to check out the less than flattering "portraits" of me above. You know how those 8th graders are!

Outdoor Education Week at Manabau

2008-01-07T08:08:00.000-08:00

Well, we did it! We climbed a mountain, roasted a pig, survived the rain, and bonded with campfire stories and time huddled under our tarps fueled by lots of macaroni and spaghetti. We had class outside this week and were inspired by our surroundings despite the weather--misty mountains and fresh air. Most of all, we learned to work together and sacrifice for each other (it's not easy to share your last dry shirt) and some unexpected leaders emerged who had opportunities to show talents that aren't so easily seen seated behind a classroom desk. We are grateful for a safe and memorable trip!

A New Year!

2007-10-05T10:37:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that we have been in school for a month already! Our eighth grade class is very energetic and loving. One of my favorite things about our class (--it's Kim, the teacher, writing) is that they love to pray for each other. Each morning in devotions, we've been studying Deuteronomy, (or as Enmanuel says, Dootereneonomy). We've been talking about the importance of looking back to see all the ways that God has taken care of us, and taking the time to thank Him for His many blessings. This year, God has already healed us of many illnesses, helped us focus and learn, and blessed us with a fun and happy atmosphere full of singing and laughter. Each class the students greet me with a hug (except for some of the boys who prefer a creative handshake) and I feel grateful for their warmth, care and unending enthusiasm! It feels like a family here. I hope they will be writing their own posts soon so you can hear from them yourselves.

about Paola and Doulos

2007-05-28T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hi!!!

My name is Paola I am 13 years old, and I am from Colombia.

I study in Doulos Discovery School, and it is a good school where I learn a lot of things.

I think that one of the best things of Doulos is that it is a school with a lot of expeditions, fun times and they have God in it.

I have a big family that I love so much and they love me.

I have good grades in math, science, spanish, social studies.

About me and Doulos

2007-05-28T08:55:00.001-07:00

What doulos show me.

2007-05-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

Hi my name is Julian Jose Abreu De Los Santos I'm from Dominican Republic I am 15 year old, iv being study in doulos the four years that they have and is the best cool I ever tray, I love this school, they have cool trip's , cool sports, and cool classes.

I like different type but in Douls i finally found my best sport, that sport is football soccer.

josue's life

2007-05-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

My name is josue, I have 14 year old. My favorite sport is soccer and I belong to the nacional team, but now I play for the Club Revolution that belong to the school. My favorite subject is English. I am christian and I visit Iglesia De Dios it's locate at the street Mirabal. I live at Pinar Dorado. Also the thing's I like to do is to ride horse, swim,and hear music.

kevin es el de rojo

soy el azul

My life

2007-05-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

Hi my name is Janissa. I am 15 years old. I have studied in Doulos for about 3 years and i love it. It is the most incredible school I have seen in my life. This school really showed me how to follow God and know about Him alot. I love to live in Dominican Republic but, since my dad is traveling back and forth to America that is not so good. He is far away from me and my mom. So we decided we go to New York to be together again like we were before. When I was 13 years old they wanted to put me in Christian School but I said ''No way I don't like that school. So they sent me to Doulos to study. By the look of the school it captured my attention and my heart was saying to me 'in this school you will follow and find God in some way. The teachers are really funny and fun to be with. I am leaving this summer, I hope a lot of people will come to Doulos next year because Doulos is the best school of them all. My brother and my sister, Valerie, I love them so much. They're with me here, it is a blessing having them with me in the Dominican Republic. I came to Jarabacoa first, by myself, from Santo Dominigo and I was sad that I was seperated from them. So now I am "Janissa, the happy girl".

Camping Guide

2007-05-18T12:12:00.000-07:00

This school year, the eighth grade class has been putting together a guidebook for camping for fellow students. It includes wilderness first aid, how to cook in the woods, how to pack a backpack, what to wear and what not to wear. The guidebook is written in Spanish with the goal of training other students in our community.