The start of March

We just finished our second week of teaching, well sort of teaching. Adam is teaching 4th grade, 6th grade and then 3rd grade after school on his own. I'm teaching 5th grade, 6th grade and then a Monday class to be determined! So far most our classes have consisted of introducing ourselves and we are just now starting to teach the curriculum. Adam had one day cancelled because of testing; I had the same day cancelled along with the next day because of student elections. This was all after my prep day where I have zero classes, so I didn't see any students until Thursday. I got my alien registration card on Thursday and Adam should get his next week. Once he gets his we will be able to go get cell phones.

The low-down

• In homes and at school the shoes you wear outside are not permitted. So, at school we have to wear "slippers" which are basically soccer sandals. We love this rule, it makes for a more comfortable day.
• We found a little restaurant run by one little old Korean woman, and after pointing at a menu (with no pictures) we ended up with a really good meal with lots of side dishes and a egg and sprout soup! We took a picture with the old lady (see below) she was so kind and I think she asked us to come back! We need to learn more Korean ;).
• Lunches at school have been surprisingly delicious! Of course including the usual: soup, rice, kimchi and then a variety of vegetable/fruit/meat sides.
• Adam has one trouble student in a 4^th grade class that wont sit or follow any directions and started to kick him. He might be going to the principal’s office and getting a visit from old hickory soon (that’s allowed here).
• The teachers here love to play volleyball so last Wednesday we both had staff volleyball games. They told Adam the day before so he was able to bring clothes but they forgot to tell me so all I had was my work clothes and I was unable to play. Adam played really well and they want him to join the school’s volleyball team (I think elementary schools make teams and compete against each other). I don't think I will be invited to be a part of my schools team... we'll see =).
• I started a morning show with the other guest English teacher that's broadcasted for the school every Tuesday and Thursday. Thursday was the first show and not being very prepared we just made fools of ourselves in hopes that the students found it funny. We got a great response, so either the students found us funny or just liked watching us clowning around. I have twice as many students saying "Hello" to me in the hall and much more class participation. Success!!