New Years

For New Years all of the classes had a party and I went to as many of them as I could. They all wanted me to stay for the whole time but I had to explain to them that I had to visit all of my classes if possible. Each class that I went to had me sing a song and some even sang songs to me. In one class they had me dance with their other teachers. They all had so much fun. On that day I also went ice skating with some students in my class 15. None of them were very good but neither am I so it was a lot of fun. After that I had to attend a New Years party for the school which was very entertaining as well. I only have a couple of pics of the school party because my camera went dead but I do have pics of my students' parties.

Christmas

For Christmas Erin, Lauren, Matt, Jon, Ross, Landy, David, Amy, and Erin's aunt spent the holiday together. We each had bought one gift and did a grab bag exchange where everyone picks a number and you get to choose your presents in the order of that number. I ended up getting Lauren's gift which was a dartboard, a puzzle game and a miniture pool table. We had breakfast together and dinner as well which we all pitched in on the cooking. Then we sang Christmas songs after dinner. It sure wasnt the same as being at home with family but it was still nice to be around people who appreciate this holiday and we spread the joy among each other. Here are the pics. Btw..this all took place at Erin's apt.

In my classes I taught the students about secret santa and had them all choose names to bring in a gift. My students also gave me gifts which was really sweet. On the day we exchanged gifts I also let them watch the movie Elf for Christmas. They had a lot of fun. It was also really cute if a boy happened to have picked a girl's name or vice versa because of course the class ooooed and ahhhhed when they gave the gifts to each other. My students are so cute.