Fiafia!

We had another great week here in Samoa!  Time is flying by so fast.  We just realized that we have been out for 2 months already!  Our week was focused on deciding on our next BYU-Hawaii class and administering and correcting the final exam for our previous class.  All six of our students passed the class.  We were pleased with how diligent they were in attending and preparing for the class.  We have decided to teach the Multiculturalism and Culturally Responsive Teaching through Sheltered Instruction (SIOP) class next.  It is a great preparation for teachers of all subject areas in addressing the needs of English language learners here.  We will teach it during their break in December and January.

The senior sisters from American Samoa came to a training here this week.  They are teaching Institute in Pago Pago (Sister Kirkham and Sister Westenskow).  Our neighbors across the street (Elder and Sister Swanger) and the sisters went with us yesterday (Saturday) to Fiafia Beach.  We snorkeled and enjoyed the warm ocean water.  We saw beautiful tropical fish, blue starfish, and black sea cucumbers.  We ate at the resort next door and stayed for a live show (the fiafia) which included fire dancing.  It was fantastic!

We are so happy here.  We are working hard.  This coming week we will entertain our coordinators from the New Zealand office, the Holbrook's.  They are checking up on us and working in the three schools here in Samoa.  This week is also Janice's Birthday and Thanksgiving dinner on Friday.  We are really looking forward to it.

Fire Dancers at Coconuts Resort

Siva at Resort