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The winner will be announced at the AFJ annual conference on Sept. 2.A loan helped to make his own workshop for metal and concrete fences.
Tornike is a 39-year-old married man from Kutaisi. He has a wife who gets a stable income of 400 GEL, a school-aged son, father-in-law and brother-in-law. Tornike was unable to find any stable job, in spite of his high education. Now he decided to make a private source of income and open his own workshop. He lacks the access to capital markets and financial institutions to obtain credit for starting a business, as they require stable income and business experience. The Startup program created by Kiva and Credo enabled Tornike to get a loan of 3,000 GEL and purchase all the needed equipment for his workshop. Tornike will start making concrete fences and metal tinplate and sell locally at a good price.
The Start Up loan will be a great support for the family, as their income will be significantly increased. Regarding Kiva Lenders. Tornike awaits support and kindness.It’s been awhile since my last post. Although I am a repeat offender, I am contrite. It’s not that I mean to neglect this blog. It just happens. The reasons are varied. In the winter, it was more paralysis, brought on by snowstorms and 4 p.m. sunsets. In the spring, it’s quite the opposite.
My love of Ukrainian spring is wide and deep. I spend many an afternoon sitting on my newly-cleared off balcony, reading, drinking Crystal Light Ice Tea (hurray for drinks that can be mailed in powder-form), and soaking up the rays. I might head over to the local stadium and join a pick-up soccer game. I might rest in the shade of a beer tent. I’ve never been anywhere else in Europe in spring so I can’t say if this is a work of continental genius or simply a Ukrainian brainchild, but the magic of the tent is very real. It consists of a shady structure, comfortable chairs, and beer that is cheaper than water. Forgive me if my posts are a little lacking since the sun came out. I have had a lot of outdoor lounging to catch up on.
We are in the last week of classes and try as I may to spice things up with episodes of Saved By the Bell, and slideshows of pictures from America, it’s increasingly difficult to capture the attention of any class beyond the 5th grade. God bless the 5th graders. They just can’t get enough of learning.
In Ukraine, it is illegal to fail a student. So, once they reach middle school, they pretty much just show up when they feel like it. Which, surprisingly is a lot more often than you would think. Except in the spring. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and summer vacation is right around the corner. Without the threat of failing, it’s hard to keep students in their desks, despite Zach Morris’s latest scheme or the allure of the Empire State Building. But not in the 5th grade. They haven’t figured out how to skip class yet, precious little rule-followers that they are. And even though they dash in after the bell, sweat dripping off their eager faces, they come.
After completing the national curriculum requirements and doling out the necessary number of grades, I wanted to reward the little tikes. But, as I quickly learned, they were too young for multimedia perks like video clips. Not only do they lack the language skills to understand, they lack the self-control to sit still and pay attention when they aren’t directly, or preferably kinesthetically, involved. The excitement of a laptop and pretty pictures just about causes them to self-combust.
Another Volunteer passed along her sage advice: “Simon Says.” The students are all engaged, the activity requires zero home prep, and stresses vocabulary comprehension. Now there’s a recipe for success if I ever heard one. I added about ten minutes of review before the big show began, and I tweaked the name of the game to “Ms. Clara Says.” It was a smash-hit. After they got the hang of it, I turned the responsibility over to them. Suddenly the game became “Oleksi Says” or “Solomiya Says.” They were entertained to say the least, and improving listening skills to boot. I leave with you a few pictures of this joyous activity. Feel the excitement.
Spring sounds wonderful. I wish Texas had Spring…or at least beer tents.
Hi Claire – I am a friend of your mom's, we used to work together. I have so enjoyed hearing about your adventure in the Ukraine, and love to read your writing. You are certainly learning a lot–the experience of another culture is invaluable, your kids sound absolutely delightful. How refreshing to hear they can't sit still for a computer!! Good for you, girl, hang in there and enjoy that spring–you deserve it!
Hi Claire! We love all your stories. They bring us to you. You sound as though you really have gotten creative at motivating your students. they are so lucky to have you. Ukraine sounds wonderful in spring. No spring in New Orleans unless you call those 89 degree days with 99% humidity spring! We all miss you but are so happy that you are enjoying yourself while doing such wonderful work.
my kids are obsessed with simon says too!
Although I have taught English to teenagers, and some adults, my main "thing" is music. I have taken 38 musical instruments to Odessa, Ukraine to an internat and a music school where they are used to teach children. The children at the internat, orphans, had not previously had an opportunity to learn on a musical instrument.
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<bt>The Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna recently received a donation of $1,000 from the Oakton Woman's Club. On Wednesday, June 2, 2004 during its annual luncheon at Marco Polo Restaurant in Vienna, Oakton Woman's Club president, Jane Wood presented a check to Janice Holmblad, executive director of the Shepherd's Center. The funds for this contribution came from proceeds from the Woman's Club Spring Fashion Show. The friends of the Oakton Library also received a check from the Oakton Woman's Club in the amount of $300.
The Shepherd's Center, a local Faith in Action program, is recruiting volunteers to work with older adults in the Oakton-Vienna and surrounding area. Volunteers are welcome from churches, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship, as well as the community at large. These volunteers help those in need with many everyday activities, such as picking up groceries or providing a ride to the doctor. With this volunteer assistance, older adults in our community who are frail or have long-term illnesses or disabilities, can maintain their independence for as long as possible. For more information, visit the Shepherd's Center Web site at.
<sh>Clothes Donations Accepted
<bt>The Giving Closet is accepting donations for an upcoming Summer Clothes Fair. Gently used summer clothing is accepted through Monday, June 28. The Giving Closet has issued a special request for children's clothing in good condition. For more information or to set up an appointed drop-off time, call 703-242-2129.
<sh>July 4th Deadline
<bt>June 24 is the deadline to apply for booth space at the Town of Vienna's July 4 celebration. The celebration is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, on the Vienna Community Center grounds, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Booths are open from noon to 5 p.m., and space is available for non-profit organizations, commercial food vendors and private and commercial arts and crafts vendors. For more information, call 703-255-6360.Honestly I think your firm response is way better than a meek one. Too many parents think you are there to impress them and treat us as such, so being firm could also firmly shut that behavior down. Going too far out of your way to create flowery responses or mitigate the issue may let some think it was a tiny problem, or it just validates them in thinking they can treat you however they want to get what they want.  

While it may upset them a little, you didn't really say anything rude. You just called out their lack of thought in a respectful but professional tone. Any other professional