I hope you had a refreshing Spring Break. Don’t forget to return to meetings and classes on Tuesday and Thursday!
International Bible Study is on track with the traditional church calendar. Join us as we read the passion story (John chapter 19) April 9 and the Easter story (John chapter 20) April 16. As we read we discover so many important philosophical and social aspects of these stories that help us understand how the Christian philosophy and religion fits into society and life and how the ideology of the Bible provides a model for peace of mind and heart.
International Friends got caught up working on common household vocabulary at our last meeting. It’s amazing how many things we never learn the English names for around our homes. We just take these things for granted! April 9 we can share our spring break stories and compare translators. Bring your translation stories, too. April 16 we will dye Easter eggs. Bring white hard boiled eggs. We will talk about Easter traditions.
English Classes continue for the next six weeks. Can you believe we are into the final countdown? As the end of school season with graduations and field trips, vacation planning and spring fever ramps up, don’t forget to come to class. Our last meeting is May 16. Our end of year party as a school is May 9.
Parents with Children are exploring English language nursery rhymes this month. As a culture we got away from teaching them to our children for a time. A study in 2001 showed that children who knew eight nursery rhymes by heart before they were four years old, they are some of the best readers when they are eight years old! Nursery rhymes build vocabulary, pronunciation, language patterns, counting and math skills. Because nursery rhymes often come with finger plays and other motions they help build other avenues of mental and physical development. These rhymes provide comfort, build community and are just plain fun! Some of these may be familiar to you and you might have versions in you home language. Share your stories with us!
Public Service Announcement:
IWI is having an Active Shooter presentation that is free and open to nonmembers. Being prepared is not being scared. Learn how to act to protect yourself and those around you from the Indiana State Police. Register by April 19.
on track: following a schedule or plan
fits into: is a part of
ideology: beliefs, ideals, principles, etc.
got caught up: get involved with something and forget other things
take...for granted: make assumptions about things
final countdown: counting the time to an event
spring fever: when the weather is nice and people want to play hooky
ramps up: preparations to get ready for an event
got away from: stopped doing something
nursery rhymes: stories and songs sung to babies and small children (like Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star or Mary Had a Little Lamb)
language patterns: how a language is structured
other avenues: alternative ways
versions: an account or report from a different perspective
public service announcement: an announcement for the benefit of a community
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