1/18/19
Odette Yang and Nina Osborn
Our final day at KIPP was a rollercoaster ride. We started off the day by getting to sleep in 15 extra minutes (which doesn't sound like a lot but it made a difference). When we arrived at KIPP we helped some students with last minute questions before they took their math quarter exam. Because all the high school students were taking their exam in the morning, we continued our lamination project. After our third day of the assembly line consisting of copying, laminating, cutting, and sorting, we finally completed it but we were left with PTSD, hand cramps, and tired legs. We eventually split up into smaller groups: some of us went to the Halifax school, some sat in on a Social Justice class, some read to kindergarteners and helped them read and write, while others continued their math tutoring.
During lunch we were surprised to overhear an incident break out among two students. This has been the first incident in about two years (compared to neighboring schools where this is a lot more common). The teachers handled the situation in a calm and professional manner. As the afternoon went on we wrapped up our work around the Primary, Middle, and High schools and said our final farewells to the faculty and students (many hugs from kindergartens were received in the process).
When we arrived home we began to pack up our belongings and clean the house. We had an insightful and emotional final reflection where we were able to look back on all the knowledge and appreciation we gained for charter schools during our experience. For dinner, we attempted to clean out the fridge. As a team, we made turkey burgers, black bean burgers, chili, stir fry broccoli, corn bread, and Chinese-style potatoes.
We ended the night writing notes for compliments bags and bonding.
We can't wait to see our families tomorrow!
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