On November 21, we took a whole school field trip to our sister school, Rain Forest International School (RFIS) to learn about the plants of the rain forest. Special thanks to Paul Noren for the tour. We split into 2 groups: while one group was getting the plant tour – the other group was workingContinue reading “Rain Forest Field Trip”
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2019-2020 Staff
Celebrating International Teacher’s Day (October 5) with special fabric just for teachers. Our staff this year: (back row l to r) Heidi Boeckel, preschool; Tracy McLean, 3/4 Social Studies; Renee Isaac, French; Barb Lane, 5/6 grade; Megan Smith, K-2. (front row, l to r) Lori Gassler, Library Skills; Bonnie Garcia, 3/4 grade aide; Emily Armfield,Continue reading “2019-2020 Staff”
2018 Promotional Video
Zero Shadow Day
On September 13, 2018 we got to experience “Zero Shadow Day.” The sun was passing directly overhead and at 12:09 pm local time, we did not have any shadow. The 5/6 grade class came outside at 11:10 am and marked the height of their shadow with their initials.
August Joint Learning Session – 2018
As usual, we started the 2018-2019 school year with a Joint Learning Session. We were excited to welcome 42 students from age 2 to grade 6. Our history unit for K-6th grade was The First Millennium. Preschool Fun:
Pajama Day
March 7, 2018–In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we had Pajama Day this week. Also, the kids were to bring their favorite book to share with the class.
100 Days
100th Day of school! January 24, 2018 was our 100th day of school and each class celebrated.
December 2017 – Swimming & Singing
SWIMMING – As part of the December Joint Learning Session, our students participated in 10-days of swimming lessons at various commercial pools in Yaounde. It is a highlight for our students and they make great progress. SINGING – Students also worked hard to learn the words to songs for our Christmas Program. Many students hadContinue reading “December 2017 – Swimming & Singing”
Our Staff, 2017-18
Every year, the make-up of our staff changes a bit. Some are in Cameroon long-term, some for a few years and some for just one year. For however long each person is here, we know that God brought them to work with us for just this time…for just this class and these students. God isContinue reading “Our Staff, 2017-18”
Pineapple Plantation Field Trip
On Friday, November 17th, The Greenhouse took a field trip to a village outside of Yaounde to visit a pineapple plantation. Pastor Valentine, known as Pastor Pineapple to the local people, is growing pineapples to help support his family while he is starting a new church. Every family was given a pineapple plant to takeContinue reading “Pineapple Plantation Field Trip”
The Greenhouse 