Two days until this trip begins... that seems unbelievable. After spending a difficult week grieving as a community for one of our students, I am certain that I am well behind in my packing, and I am just trying to wrap my brain around the fact that I will be leaving for this incredible trip in less than 48 hours. I am excited for the opportunity to explore new lands but hestitant about leaving my students, friends and family behind.
The good news is that I have figured out how to operate my new camera and laptop, which are both necessary components for operating my blog while overseas. I keep updating my list of "things to do before I leave", and each time I cross something off the list, I remember one more thing to put on the list!
Today, my daughter helped me to prepare the gift bags that I will deliver to each school I visit. Each school will receive a picture book about New Hampshire, a NH bumper sticker, a NH magnet, several NH pins donated by the Lion's Club and handfuls of NH postcards with messages from our seventh graders here at AMS.
Students and community members are beginning to visit my blog regularly and the Nashua Telegraph even contacted me today saying that they would like to run a piece on my travels when I return! In class on Monday, I will be randomly picking names of students on my team who I will send postcards to while I travel. They can bring in the postcards to school to share with their classmates.
Aramco Services, the company who is sponsoring this trip, has done an incredible job providing each of us teachers across the US with materials, itineraries and mentor contacts so that we can prepare for this adventure. I encourage everyone to continue to visit this site and post their comments. I look forward to seeing the Middle East with all of you!
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Hi mom its Ryan, Just seeing what your doing. Hope you have fun in Saudi. Have you riden a camel yet?
Hey Mrs Hinrichs, i hope you have fun in Saudi Arabia! Jackson
Hey Mrs Hinrichs its Ashley T. I hope you have a fun time in Saudi Arabia. We will all miss you!
Hi Mrs. Hinrichs, its Kim. Just wanted to see what you're doing today. How many kids are in the classes you've visited? Do they have grades as in A's and B's, and grades as in the 7th and 8th? How old are the kids you've visited? Have you been to or seen any Saudi malls? RIDE A CAMEL!!!! Camels are sooooo much more awesome!!!!
Hi Mrs. Hinrichs!
Wow this is really amazing! The food sounds great! What are you doing today? Have you ridden a camel yet? I hear they spit! Have fun!
from Jade Humphryes
Hi Mrs. Hinrichs. Hope you have fun in Saudi Arabia. It looks like a lot of fun. Timmy Beliveau
hi mrs hendricks i think that the places look really cool way different from us in the usa be careful i was watching counry fried home video the other day and this camel spit on the camera eww gross well have fun hope to see you soon
- Madison King
Wow the city looks like Grease with the white houses. Its so pretty! Your so lucky and again your somewhere warm. As expected we may get 4-6 inches of snow/sleet/freezing rain tomorrow! yuckkk. Well enjoy your fabulous weather, and have fun
Kelsey Hinrichs
Hi Mrs. Hinrichs, you propobly don't know me. I am Justen. It would seem really fun to ride a camel, is it true that they spit at you a lot? It looks so fun there.
Hi Mrs Hinrichs how are you it is nathan
Hey Mrs H,
I am Alexis Keable from Miss Wilson's team. It looks like you are having an amazing time! I wish I could be down there. I know some people have asked you this but I am also curious, have you ridden a camel? Can't wait until you come back, keep on having a great time!
~Alexis
Mrs. Hinrichs,
How do the people in Saudi Arabia react when you say you are frome the United States of America?
-Evan Rogers
Hi Mrs. Hinrichs-
Hope you get this note from me, last one didn't post. It sounds like you are really busy. The view from your hotel looked pretty sweet. Does it have a pool?
Well- got to go do my homeowrk!
Have safe trip.
Conor Casey
HEY AUNT DEBBIE!!!
how was the kiss with the camel?
are you having a good time?
it is like a bagillion degrees colder here and its SNOWING! i dont want it to snow!!!!!
have you seen a sand storm yet?
if you have, let me know!!!
thanks for the birthday gift!! i dont know what is is yet because my mother is not letting me see it unless kelsey and i are together so everyone in my house has seen it but me. ITS DRIVING ME MAD!!!
anyway have a great time. your blog tells me that you are having a great time.
Andy Disco
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