Comments on: The Kavita School http://thebigfieldtrip.com/2010/03/the-kavita-school/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:57:32 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: meggallagher http://thebigfieldtrip.com/2010/03/the-kavita-school/comment-page-1/#comment-173 meggallagher Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:34:05 +0000 http://thebigfieldtrip.com/?p=501#comment-173 Dear Cyrus, Reading your report made me want to go to teach at Kavita! Your description of the way you organized the teaching reminded me a little of kindergarten; their "centers" often last 15-20 minutes, and then we switch, just as you did. It sounds as if you provided quite a range of learning experiences for the students. Just this weekend the official opening of the renovated Carlos Gilbert was held. Such a difference between Carlos Gilbert and the Kavita School! I was interested in your observation about how few students knew how to do simple addition. Why do you think this was so? Do they not come to school often enough? Are there too few teachers? Yet, you also observed that they learned quickly. How far will they go in school do you think? I wonder what it felt like for you when you saw how eager the children were to be in class with you? Thank you for writing such a detailed description of your experiences at he Kavita School, Cyrus. I really enjoyed reading it. Love, Miss Gallagher Dear Cyrus,

Reading your report made me want to go to teach at Kavita!

Your description of the way you organized the teaching reminded me a little of kindergarten; their “centers” often last 15-20 minutes, and then we switch, just as you did. It sounds as if you provided quite a range of learning experiences for the students.

Just this weekend the official opening of the renovated Carlos Gilbert was held. Such a difference between Carlos Gilbert and the Kavita School!

I was interested in your observation about how few students knew how to do simple addition. Why do you think this was so? Do they not come to school often enough? Are there too few teachers? Yet, you also observed that they learned quickly. How far will they go in school do you think?

I wonder what it felt like for you when you saw how eager the children were to be in class with you?

Thank you for writing such a detailed description of your experiences at he Kavita School, Cyrus. I really enjoyed reading it.

Love,

Miss Gallagher

]]> By: Aunt Jess http://thebigfieldtrip.com/2010/03/the-kavita-school/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Aunt Jess Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:07:20 +0000 http://thebigfieldtrip.com/?p=501#comment-164 Cy, I know I don't even need to tell you this because your own reflections on your experience show that you already know it, but I'm going to say it anyway: you are so blessed to be learning active charity in such a hands-on way. You are truly cultivating a loving and giving heart and I know it will benefit you in a myriad of ways throughout the rest of your life. I am completely wowed not only by the experiences you shared here, but also by the wisdom you show as you reflect on it. Love you, Cy. And see you soon!!!!!!! Cy, I know I don’t even need to tell you this because your own reflections on your experience show that you already know it, but I’m going to say it anyway: you are so blessed to be learning active charity in such a hands-on way. You are truly cultivating a loving and giving heart and I know it will benefit you in a myriad of ways throughout the rest of your life. I am completely wowed not only by the experiences you shared here, but also by the wisdom you show as you reflect on it.
Love you, Cy. And see you soon!!!!!!!

]]> By: Grandma Bertie http://thebigfieldtrip.com/2010/03/the-kavita-school/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Grandma Bertie Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:54:50 +0000 http://thebigfieldtrip.com/?p=501#comment-162 Cyrus, what a great report. Now I understand better how you were able to volunteer in the school. I had wondered what you might have been able to teach them. It sounds like they really enjoyed having you with them. Your family has done a fine job of showing many around the world that Americans, for the most part are really a great bunch of people. It's too bad the world news media doesn't cover more stories about the things you've been able to share with us and those you have been priviliged to meet. Keep up the good writing and the great work! Cyrus, what a great report. Now I understand better how you were able to volunteer in the school. I had wondered what you might have been able to teach them. It sounds like they really enjoyed having you with them.

Your family has done a fine job of showing many around the world that Americans, for the most part are really a great bunch of people. It’s too bad the world news media doesn’t cover more stories about the things you’ve been able to share with us and those you have been priviliged to meet.

Keep up the good writing and the great work!

]]> By: jimcole http://thebigfieldtrip.com/2010/03/the-kavita-school/comment-page-1/#comment-160 jimcole Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:46:42 +0000 http://thebigfieldtrip.com/?p=501#comment-160 Hi Cyrus, Thanks for the report about Kavita School. Grandmom and I knew that you were all engaged in teaching at the school. Your report helped me really understand what you all were doing on a daily basis. I am glad to hear you enjoy teaching. That is terrific because teaching others is so important. I hope to lern more about your impressions of your visits to Thailand, Vietnam and Japan. Love, Grandpop Cole Hi Cyrus,

Thanks for the report about Kavita School.

Grandmom and I knew that you were all engaged in teaching at the school. Your report helped me really understand what you all were doing on a daily basis.

I am glad to hear you enjoy teaching. That is terrific because teaching others is so important.

I hope to lern more about your impressions of your visits to Thailand, Vietnam and Japan.

Love,
Grandpop Cole

]]> By: normacole http://thebigfieldtrip.com/2010/03/the-kavita-school/comment-page-1/#comment-156 normacole Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:16:09 +0000 http://thebigfieldtrip.com/?p=501#comment-156 Cyrus, Have I told you lately how proud I am of you and your family... I see how you were a gift to the children of Kavita, and they were a gift to you. Was there something in particular you enjoyed about teaching and your experience at Kavita School? Love, Grandma Cole Cyrus, Have I told you lately how proud I am of you and your family… I see how you were a gift to the children of Kavita, and they were a gift to you. Was there something in particular you enjoyed about teaching and your experience at Kavita School?
Love, Grandma Cole

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