My 8th Grade Class

Back row(left to right)...Michael,Dawit,Justin,Emily,Theo (said Ta-o...French), Katie,Britney,Brea Front row(left to right)...Willie,Mark,Almaz(twin to Dawit),Anna,Nikki, Sarah,Kaitlyn

It's official

I'm a teacher. Pastor's Installation reception picture follows. It wasn't a dinner like I thought it was going to be. Sorry for the mixup...it wasn't my reception picture. Mine was nothing compared to that.

Creative

Here is the wall outside my door.

Bulletin Board - 2nd try

I've changed the border of my bulletin board. I like this one even better. It fits better with the theme.

Bulletin Board

Here is my bulletin board that I put together. I think it looks pretty good.

TV

My TV is finally working...need I say more.

Reading?

Rebecca, do you like my wall display? I thought this reading display would be perfect since during the day the students have silent reading. I thought this could be my reading corner. Then I find out from Josh that silent reading is just study hall time, not silent reading. Man! At least it looks good and will stay up.

It's a bugs life

The bug men came and now the bugs are GONE ...hopefully. Well, I guess they can't really be gone unless they were there in the first place. I move all my furniture myself and I just get one little card for a thank you.

Night time

Washington at night...nothing like it Rebecca get ready. This is what you and I will be doing when you come to visit.

Enjoyed Driving

Dad seems to have the hang of things...even if the truck sent my own stomach rolling and pitching around

Just thought I'd show you an awesome picture of my new hometown.

Trip to Arlington

And now I have a new building I'm going to be in across the street....not the one I thought I was going to be in. So, now I'm in this building in apartment 312.






I'm sure most of you know that mom and I went to Arlington this week to look for housing. I did find a one bedroom one bath apartment in Arlington. It is about a half mile from the school so I'll be saving on gas big time. I'm in apartment 404...so fourth floor obviously. Here is a picture of my apartment complex.

I also had an opportunity to visit Our Savior, look at my room and meet most of the faculty. They are a great bunch of people and I'm sure I'm going to have a great time there. Here are some pictures of my classroom. There's MOM!!

Here are some pictures of my church and the side of the school.

Letter from President of Our Savior's Congregation

Elizabeth, Greetings from Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Arlington, Virginia. I am writing to extend my warmest welcome as you prepare to join the staff at OSL Church and School. As part of the congregational leadership, I can say that the committment, dedication and professionalism of the church and school staff at OSL is beyond comparison. You are joining a fantastic team! As a parent with two children in OSL's school I can tell you that the caring and sharing of God's word in the school is all that a parent could hope to find for their children. You are joining a wonderful mission! We are delighted that you have accepted the call and look forward to your arrival. I know that Pastor Fredericksen, Barb and Sylven will help in any way they can, but if I am able to be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or e-mail. Again, welcome and we look forward to having you "on board". In His service, Todd J. Barrett President Our Savior Lutheran Church and School

Here is my school. I think it is so cute and very Virginia style. If I didn't know better, I would say this building could have been the place the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Forgot

Forgot to tell you but my site is under construction :) I'm trying to change my background to something personal but so far I'm having problems. Go figure.

The Best is saved for last!

How could I be left out of all this sharing? Alright, here you go. Get ready to be amazed. Actually, I probably won't be updating this too often, but it still will be fun to know you are all checking just in case.