Christmas Assembly

Christmas Assembly

by | Dec 21, 2015 | Sharing

What a beautiful, blessed end to the first semester!  The annual Christmas Assembly was graced by song, dance, skit and laughter from every class, plus a bonus version of Twist and Shout from the teachers and staff.  We also gave graduation certificates to last...
Academic Enhancements

Academic Enhancements

by | Dec 14, 2015 | Events

For our last newsletter, we talked with Co-Director Debbie Galusha about improvements to our academic services since she joined the school 10 months ago.  Here’s some of what we learned: The school has recognized the wide array of responsibilities of “Head...
Christmas in Costa Rica

Christmas in Costa Rica

by | Dec 7, 2015 | Featured

Even the dogs get dressed up for Christmas in Costa Rica, especially the annual Christmas Fair at Monteverde Friends School.  He knows there will be plenty of food, music, games, shopping, and of course, shopping. This year’s fair did not disappoint.  A new...
Abolition Day

Abolition Day

by | Dec 1, 2015 | Sharing

When José Figueres Ferrer became President of Costa Rica in 1949 after the civil war, he didn’t cling to power. Instead, one of his first acts was to abolish the army and establish Costa Rica as a bastion of Peace in the region. As Abolition of the Army Day is...
5 Reasons to be Thankful in Monteverde

5 Reasons to be Thankful in Monteverde

by | Nov 26, 2015 | Events

Four months into my time here at Monteverde Friends School, far from our families in the U.S. and Canada, we are abundantly thankful for this beautiful community and school.  My personal shortlist includes: 1. My children are happy.  They were quickly accepted into...