My Diamonds

Ok, so really ALL of my students are "diamonds," but here are the April birthdays (diamond is their birthstone)!

Happy Birthday, Celina!

This is Celina's first year at ECA. She is an only child, but she has pets which she loves: bunnies, birds, and she is getting a new puppy. She also has a love of stuffed toys (animals, vegetables, puffles, movie characters--you name it)! Her parents are from Holland and Suriname. Celina came from Kindergarten right to our second grade class! Her hard work and positive spirit have allowed her to grow in leaps and bounds this year. Celina makes me, and her classmates, laugh daily through silly faces, funny stories, and crazy dance moves....just look at that face! Celina is also very inquisitive and honest. My prayer for her is that she will use the humor, energy, and creativity that God has given her for things that honor and glorify Him!

Happy Birthday, Josue!

Josue is an only child, but I know he keeps his parents plenty busy and entertained! He has the biggest amount of energy I have ever seen in such a small little body. He is another of our class entertainers. He is very gifted at speaking in different voices and with different accents (I will never forget when he said, "Hi, my name is Sophie Thiesen" with his best Spaniard lisp)! He is a classic example of 'happy-go-lucky' and he helps keeps things light and interesting in our classroom. He is also a friend to all and is greatly loved by all his classmates. I especially love his daily greetings and hugs, every morning and afternoon. Josue loves playing and watching soccer and he likes to inform me how his favorite teams/players are doing. Also, a random fact, his favorite foods are fish and soup, and he doesn't like cake (He didn't even eat any of his own Birthday cake)! My prayer for Josue is that his joy will always come from the Lord!

Happy Birthday, Cynthia!

Cynthia has an older sister in forth grade at ECA. Her father is American and her mother is Colombian. Her father used to be a Bible teacher at ECA and he now works with a church in Bogotá. Her family plans to move to the states at the end of this school year and Cynthia will be greatly missed by her classmates! Cynthia is very creative and enjoys using the computer, watching TV, reading Dr. Seuss books, eating pizza, playing tag, and visiting Tennessee! She is appreciated by her classmates because she is kind, loving, and a good friend. Cynthia works really hard in school and always keeps a positive attitude! I love her sweet smile and warm hugs. My prayer for Cynthia is that she will have a good transition to life in the U.S. and will continue to be an example to both the Christians and non-Christians that she encounters through her life, words, and actions.