“Guatemala Night” was a very exciting community education program held on Thursday, May 6th, at the Wallkill Middle School library. The students coordinated a student Power Point presentation and panel discussion on Santa Cruz la Laguna, and a bake sale. In addition, i offered extra support by sharing a selection Guatemalan folktales, and a Guatemalan photography exhibit.
A great time was had by all… especially a group of young boys, who can be seen playing some of my percussion instruments during intermission. Click here to see a few photos from "Guatemala Night."
A sweet story to be shared…
In addition to the family friends and faculty present, there was a young Wallkill student who was adopted from Guatemala in the audience. This young man was so moved by the slides, stories and discussion, that upon leaving the program, he turned to his mother and told her that he wanted to sell his X-Box and video games so he could donate the money to help children in his home country! His mother contacted me the next day to share this and express her gratitude for teaching her young son how little others have and helping him appreciate the abundance of his life here. This sentiment was expressed by many, if not all of the participating students of the Guatemalan Action Project. They completed this program knowing they want to do more and feeling a deep sense of gratitude for the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others!
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Dos Amigos from Santa Cruz la Laguna
Wallkill Middle School's Guatemalan Action Program Students
Morse Elementary School's Exceptional Activists
An exciting service learning program to benefit children and families living in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.
Dos Amigos from Santa Cruz la Laguna
Welcome
Hello! My name is Betsy Sinsapaugh. I am a professional story~teller and story~teacher, located in
the Mid-Hudson Valley Region of New York.
While I wear many different "professional hats," this blog is celebration of the first Guatemalan Action Project, which is taking place at the John G. Borden Middle School, located in Wallkill, New York.
For the next 10 weeks, I will be working with approximately 15 seventh grade students to develop, market and implement student-led projects to raise funds for an amazing organization working with children, families and community leaders in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.
Amigos de Santa Cruz has a number of extremely important initiatives which serve the Mayan community of Santa Cruz la Laguna. The community is comprised of three villages and three smaller villages located in the surrounding mountains.
Please visit their website to learn more: http://www.amigosdesantacruz.org/
the Mid-Hudson Valley Region of New York.
While I wear many different "professional hats," this blog is celebration of the first Guatemalan Action Project, which is taking place at the John G. Borden Middle School, located in Wallkill, New York.
For the next 10 weeks, I will be working with approximately 15 seventh grade students to develop, market and implement student-led projects to raise funds for an amazing organization working with children, families and community leaders in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Guatemala.
Amigos de Santa Cruz has a number of extremely important initiatives which serve the Mayan community of Santa Cruz la Laguna. The community is comprised of three villages and three smaller villages located in the surrounding mountains.
Please visit their website to learn more: http://www.amigosdesantacruz.org/
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Wallkill Middle School's Guatemalan Action Program Students
Working Together to Make a Difference
Morse Elementary School's Exceptional Activists
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About Betsy
- Phoenix Rising Sinsapaugh Kawamoto, MSW
- Mid-Hudson Valley, NY, United States
- I am a professional storyteller & storyteacher who has worked with students and adults for over 20 years. This exciting project is one of my service learning initiatives for the classroom; which are the culmination of many years of classroom experience, and community organizing and event planning. You can learn more about the many programs I offer at my website: www.phoenixrizing.net.