Miss Palmer here sitting in the airport reflecting on an amazing week. We saw so much every activity packed day that it seems like we were gone for a month not a week. These trips are a lot of work but so rewarding. (Hazel is just one of former students who have gone on to pursue an aspect of Marine Biology after the trip) North Collins students are a pleasure to travel with - energetic, well behaved and respectful.
I hope you have all enjoyed following the blog. This truly is an amazing opportunity for these students. Thank you to the parents for your support in making this possible. We are very fortunate to live in a district that still recognizes the value of these trips.
I could not do this with out the help of the other chaparones. Lisa Brosnick was my right hand in preparing the last 8 months for this trip. I am glad that her husband Randy could help out as a chaparone on yet another trip. Former NC grads and MBC alumni Rhonda Brinkman and Hazel Wodehouse were great with the students as well.
It will be a challenge to be back to the hustle and bustle on Monday after living on "island time". Crazy as it seems, I will be starting to plan next year's trip this Tuesday with a new group of eager students - Mother's Day Plant Sale next week!!
Thank you again chaparones and students for a fantastic week.
Safe Travels home, Julie + the rest of the crew. It does appear that you have amazing students to travel with! I enjoyed reading the daily diary: I was impressed with the clarity in writing, the details conveyed about what was being learned, and the stories of fun-filled days. I do hope that your school continues to support these trips, and that you continue to find them rewarding, Julie! Love, joni
ReplyDeleteHazel here, bored and lonely at the opposite end of the airport, wishing the trip wasn't over. Thank you N.C. students and fearless leaders for an amazing week and for rekindling my roots. I could not have asked for a more encouraging and inspiring group.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful experience reading all the blogs, learning about Bahamian life and seeing the pictures. Thank YOU - all chaperones - for doing this for the kids. What a great experience and I doubt many other schools do this. It's a huge undertaking. Can't wait to see everyone! Love, Mrs. Finkley :)
ReplyDeleteWe look forward to seeing our son Andy and the rest of the crew back from such an amazing trip. Can't wait to see all the pictures and hear all the stories.
ReplyDeleteJust a note, the blog was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!!! It made having your child away from home much, much easier.
Thanks again for all the hard work and effort by everyone in making this possible. We are grateful for all your efforts.
Brian, Joyce and Matt Schmitt
Hope to see PHOTOS from all of you on Monday (it's my lesson plan for Photography and Crafts classes so be ready!!) Feels like you are bringing back some warmer weather too!!! House
ReplyDeleteTo Mrs. Palmer, The Brosnicks, Miss Wodehouse and Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all your efforts in making this trip an amazing adventure for Justin and the rest of the NCMBC!
We had so much fun listening to all his stories when we got home. He couldn't say enough wonderful things about his experinces.
Have a wonderful Easter back here at home!
Thank you again!
Heidi Kibler and family
I am so grateful to our gracious Lord for Celine's safe return home!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to Hazel for pointing Celine toward a future of something great!
Thanks to the Brosnicks and Mrs. Brinkman for guidance and safety.
And a HUGE THANK YOU TO MISS PALMER for being selfless and giving so much of your time to my child (and all) to make this such an unforgettable part of her life.
You all are truly in the right business educating our children and opening the world for them to experience and enjoy for all the right reasons!