San Francisco is so beautiful right now and the weather is completely wonderful! I am LOVING the sun! The greatest thing about all of the people we have come in contact with at the orientation and in the schools is that they are passionate about supporting the students and their success. It is a blessing to see so many people excited to have us help them.
Everett Middle School is beautiful! I think that the beauty of the school is something that helps draw kids to it. Yesterday we just took a tour of the school after attending orientation and heard about the Mission Beacon which is an after school program for students. They are eager to have us volunteer to help in that if we can, so after this week I will probably choose one day a week to go there. It seems like a great program, partial learning academic stuff and partial active sports stuff.
The students did not really warm up to me very well today, it being the first day. So I am hoping tomorrow and in the coming days they will get used to me and I will be able to connect with them better. I am really looking forward to being more a part of this classroom and getting to know the school better. There is this incredible courtyard in the middle of the school with a garden; so today we sat there for lunch in the sun! :)
Praying that I can be a light and grow closer to God in this experience. Praise God for this opportunity! It felt a bit rough today so praying that I can go into tomorrow refreshed and with a joyful attitude that only comes from God.
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