THE GARDEN HAS BEGUN IN BUPALA!!!!

 This freshly-ploughed and planted earth is so beautiful.  May it reap healthy, abundant food that helps fill your bodies and minds, Bupala Primary School! 

Here's to growing greener together!

Meet 8th Grader Ryan Byrd -- He's Going to Uganda This Summer!

Hey Everyone,
My name is Ryan and I’m new on this blog. I am going to be going to Uganda with
Mrs.Sabra this summer and am going to be writing about my experiences. I am a n
8th grade student at Radnor Middle School. I decided to go to Uganda when my mom
heard about it from Mrs.Sabra and told me about it. It seems like a once in a
lifetime chance and one I couldn't pass up. If I'm going to be writing on this
blog a lot, I think you should get to know me better. I’m an average student with
average grades and outside of school I participate in competitive rock climbing. I do that every Sunday, Monday, and Thursday.  Recently, I got a job at the place where I climb. I can't wait to go to Uganda and can't wait to tell you all about it. 

LESSONS IN SUSTAINABILITY: LEARN, PRACTICE, TEACH, SHARE

Our mission to grow more eco-conscious with the generous encouragement of SCA Corporation is underway.  The Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show presented THE HUMAN BODY on Tuesday....

 






                                        

 

Cameron mixed up some

                                               mu·cus

/ˈmyukəs/ Show Spelled [myoo-kuhs]  

noun

a viscous, slimy mixture of mucins, water, electrolytes, epithelial cells, and leukocytes that is secreted by glands lining the nasal, esophageal, and other body cavities and serves primarily to protect and lubricate surfaces.

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Origin:
1655–65; < Latin mūcus snot; akin to Greek myktḗr nose, mýxa slime

Meanwhile, back on the farm....

Our organic seedlings are a daily source of wonder.  They seem to grow before our eyes, giving us all hope that spring is trying to spring!










 
 
 

Growing Greens with SCA Corporation's Sustainability Grant!

It's only been a little over a week, but greens are sprouting in our classroom, thanks to the generous grant from SCA.  LESSONS IN SUSTAINABILITY: LEARN, PRACTICE, TEACH & SHARE is in its early stages; we're just starting to explore what SUSTAINABILITY means.  Watching with wonder as our organic lettuce, tomatoes, beans, basil and nasturtiums begin to grow brings a spark of something special to the start of our school days. 

George Bennie Shares Stories of his Childhood in Africa

Mr. Bennie spends his time at RMS taking care of our building, but his message to our students last week was all about taking care of one another.  His childhood in war-torn Liberia and his six years in a refugee camp were stark reminders of how blessed we are, and how we need to learn to appreciate all we have.  The students were mesmerized by George's honesty, and their discussions after his visit were truly touching.  Every student wrote a note of gratitude to George, and many mentioned how fortunate they feel.  George talked about how kids in Africa look out for one another, and while they have very little material wealth, they learn to share and take care of each other while respecting their elders.  Thank you for helping Africa come alive for our students, George Bennie.  YOU are a blessing to RMS!