To my surprise yesterday turned out to be quite the interesting day. It started out normal with every intention of being super productive: laundry, pay the phone bill, grade my math tests, grade other papers etc... the list stopped at paying the phone bill. I spent my morning in town with Kelsey talking and spending some time with her running errands for last minutes Christmas gifts etc... I now have all my gifts bought I will just need to wrap them when I come home.
Then when I returned home I had 4 missed calls on my cell phone and a phone that kept ringing. So no less than 5 minutes after I walked in the door I walked back out the door to head to Santiago. I don't know if I've every done anything quite so spontaneous since ever...since I didn't haven't ask my parents if I could go. I just left. If you know me you also know that I'm not really one for just leaving and going places without any agenda. So off I went with Natalie, Karyn, and Christy down the mountian (Christy did an EXCELLENT job driving).
Our adventure began at McDonalds...yes, McD's. My first American fast food in 4 months. I greatly enjoyed my chicken nuggets w/ BBQ sauce. Then it was off to La Serena for some over stimulization of consumerisum to help us get ready for the US in 6 days. While there I managed to buy a mug for myself since our house has 1 good mug and 2 travel mugs. I also purchased UNO for my kiddos (our class copy got stolen)...they should be very happy on Monday. I also purchased the most wonderful candy bar of all the Kinder Bueno...the Italians know how to make a "melt in your mouth hazelnut/chocolate delicous goodness candy bar".
After La Serena there was a Nutella filled churro experience, que bueno [again with the hazelnut and chocolate]. Then we quested to Jumbo/the Mall. Jumbo = Wal-mart sort of; I will need to go back at some other point because we didn't not have a super long time. The ulitmate reason of going to the mall was the movie theater. We went to watch the new James Bond film...we were 4 of 12 in the whole theater it was awesome.
And then finally we went and enjoyed wonderful sushi at this adorable sushi restuarant hidden on a side street. It was amazing...I get to have the left overs for lunch today.
And back we came. Right now that pile of grade is taunting me with being incomplete so I must retire and finish the pile.
6 days and 12 hours!
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Prayer Request Box July-Early August 2009
School - The new incoming teachers as they adjust to leaving home, adjusting to a new culture, and teaching in a new environment.
Returning Teachers - That we will keep the passion that drew us back. And that our love/concern for the students will grow.
Administration
Students - Many of the students while attending a Christian school are not under the same teaching at home. For their eyes and ears to be opened to the Truth.
Returning Teachers - That we will keep the passion that drew us back. And that our love/concern for the students will grow.
Administration
Students - Many of the students while attending a Christian school are not under the same teaching at home. For their eyes and ears to be opened to the Truth.
Why The Dominican Republic?
- Brooke
- Dominican Republic
- I am currently finishing out my first year teaching at Jarabacoa Christian School in the Dominican Republic. Why would I a Midwesterner move all the way to the Caribbean? The answer is simple; God called me here. After visiting Jarabacoa twice with Taylor University (I am a 2008 graduate) I decided to pursue a serious teaching job here. I ended up at Jarabacoa Christian School because of previous TU grads working there. So in August 2008 I set off on the biggest adventure of my life. I currently teach 3rd grade and love my students. God has called me to another year here at JCS and I am so excited! Next year (2009-2010)I will be teaching 2nd grade and couldn't be happier. Thanks for taking the time to stop by.
Various Ways to Help
I am in need of prayer warriors who will help support me spiritually and pray for my students.
Below I have listed some ways to help financially through gift cards and checks.
Even just dropping me a note is a great way to help...it makes me smile. :)
Below I have listed some ways to help financially through gift cards and checks.
Even just dropping me a note is a great way to help...it makes me smile. :)
Gift Cards
Gift cards from the following stores may be sent directly to me in the DR (see the "Send Me Mail!" section for more information.
Amazon.com (Library books/Teacher resources);
Borders (Library books/Teacher resources);
Wal-mart(Classroom supplies);
Gift Cards 2
Gift cards from the following stores/sites should be sent to my home address so that my mother can purchase the items and send them to me via my MFI mail account.
Scholastic(Books/Teacher Newsletter);
Jo-Ann Fabrics ;
Teacher Stores: borders, diagrams, posters, etc.
$$
Or Financially:
Tax Deductible Support @
New Horizons Youth Foundation, Inc.
JCS Staff Support Staff Fund
701 South Clinton Street, Suite 112
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
**my name may appear only on the memo line**
Non Tax Deductible Support @
948 Camelot Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
[write this check out to Brooke Jantzen]
Tax Deductible Support @
New Horizons Youth Foundation, Inc.
JCS Staff Support Staff Fund
701 South Clinton Street, Suite 112
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
**my name may appear only on the memo line**
Non Tax Deductible Support @
948 Camelot Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
[write this check out to Brooke Jantzen]
Send Me Mail!
Brooke Jantzen
Unit 3039 – ECDR
3170Airmans Drive
Ft. PierceFL 34946
**$1.50/lb fee to receive mail.**
Unit 3039 – ECDR
3170
Ft. Pierce
**$1.50/lb fee to receive mail.**
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