Today was my second day volunteering at the local library. It really is so inspiring to see the children run through the door with excitement and not even start towards the computers but scatter to the shelves of wordly knowledge. I don't honestly remember children being so eager to read when I was younger. I recall thinking of the library as something similiar to a ghost town. Now I am proviledged to say that the reading bug has caught quite a few of our youngsters.
So this past tuesday as well as earlier today I was allowed to be included in the experience of encouraging good reading habits in children. Their smiles were completely intoxicating and I truly cannot wait until the next time I get to have with them. This Wednesday and Thursday should prove interesting also as the Morrow Branch will offer a two-day celebration of America's birthday that will be open to many children of all ages.
6/17/08 2 hours
6/21/08 1 hour 45 mintes
Total number of hours so far: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Alex La Pierre Journal 1
6/11/08
Hey everyone. Summer is definately here as the scorching temperatures outside are already making my celtic blood boil. Hope everyone is having a great time! I'll be volunteering at my local library for the summer and have already helped out some of my previous teachers. Can't wait to see what ya'll have accomplished.
Hey everyone. Summer is definately here as the scorching temperatures outside are already making my celtic blood boil. Hope everyone is having a great time! I'll be volunteering at my local library for the summer and have already helped out some of my previous teachers. Can't wait to see what ya'll have accomplished.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Journal 6: Teacher Assitance June 3, 2008
My service completed for my seventh grade life science teacher on June 3, 2008 was definately a fulfilling experience. I never realized how much effort goes into preparing the classroom for the eager eyes of ready listeners, and for those few know- it- all kids with sly smiles and a reputation of disrupting lectures. I found myself immersed in cutting and pasting, cleaning, running errands, and being snatched up by other teachers who needed assitance as well.
Jonesboro middle school is not where I personally completed my middle school years, but as this is the school that my previous educator moved to, I chose to take the chance to meet and greet new faces, to broaden my spectrum of connections while earning knowledge from unknown, but reputable sources. I think a few of the teachers were astonished to see a rising high school junior back in the confines of a junior high classroom, eagerly waiting for the next task to be completed.
I worked from 12:30pm until 4:00 pm without breaking.
Hours: 3 1/2
Jonesboro middle school is not where I personally completed my middle school years, but as this is the school that my previous educator moved to, I chose to take the chance to meet and greet new faces, to broaden my spectrum of connections while earning knowledge from unknown, but reputable sources. I think a few of the teachers were astonished to see a rising high school junior back in the confines of a junior high classroom, eagerly waiting for the next task to be completed.
I worked from 12:30pm until 4:00 pm without breaking.
Hours: 3 1/2
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Alex La Pierre Journal 4: Graduation performance for 2008 Seniors
It is a bit late to be documenting this community service project but, as I see it, every hour counts. Why should I exclude this experience?
On May 31, 2008 over 100 of Lovejoy's Senior class walked across the stage to accept their diplomas to the beat of our entire group of stinged instrumentalists. I myself added to the music by playing along on the violin to the tune of the very popular "Pomp and Circumstance." It was wonderful to see the faces of young people who have come such a long way in their twelve or so years of rigorous education. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of their transition into the next stages of their young lives. This performance provided me the chance to act as a musical encouragement of future success and prosperity.
The time for this project spanned over a period of seven hours that involved set up, sound checks, and encouragement to younger players as well as graduating seniors. I'll never forget the relief on the faces of those who perambulated quicly off the stage to reach the final end of their hardwork and dedication to education.
Hours: 7
Date: May 31, 2008
Alex La Pierre
On May 31, 2008 over 100 of Lovejoy's Senior class walked across the stage to accept their diplomas to the beat of our entire group of stinged instrumentalists. I myself added to the music by playing along on the violin to the tune of the very popular "Pomp and Circumstance." It was wonderful to see the faces of young people who have come such a long way in their twelve or so years of rigorous education. I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of their transition into the next stages of their young lives. This performance provided me the chance to act as a musical encouragement of future success and prosperity.
The time for this project spanned over a period of seven hours that involved set up, sound checks, and encouragement to younger players as well as graduating seniors. I'll never forget the relief on the faces of those who perambulated quicly off the stage to reach the final end of their hardwork and dedication to education.
Hours: 7
Date: May 31, 2008
Alex La Pierre
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