News from GRACES
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Get on the bus!
GRACES needs a new microbus! If you’ve been to Guatemala on a Vision Trip, you’ve probably been a passenger on a microbus, either on the gray one or blue one, which we lovingly call “Marta.” The buses carry groups up steep mountain drives to visit families, across Antigua’s cobblestone streets for cultural activities, and back and forth to Chimaltenango to purchase supplies before each Vision Trip arrives. We also use…
An update on the earthquakes in Guatemala
On Tuesday, Guatemala experienced two major earthquakes in the departments of Sacatepequez and Escuintla. Both epicenters were outside of Antigua, but the earthquakes and aftershocks could be felt in Antigua and the surrounding villages. The aftershocks continued for several days and, though much less intense and less often, are still occurring as part of what is being called a “seismic swarm.” Santa Maria de Jesus in Sacatepequez sustained the most…
Midyear updates from GRACES
Can you believe we’re almost halfway through the school year in Guatemala?! Students, staff and teachers will be on their midyear break June 23-30, with two quarters down and two more to go when they return. In the time since school began on January 13, the students at Escuela Integrada received 665 hours of academic instruction, and 76 hours of English classes outside of the normal school day. The majority…
A Reflection on the Mothers of Antigua Guatemala
Happy Mother’s Day! Today’s newsletter includes a beautiful reflection about mothers from guest contributor Lisa Masiello. Lisa first came to Guatemala on a Vision Trip with her husband and two boys in August of 2024 and will be returning as a co-leader of a Vision Trip later this summer. A Reflection on the Mothers of Antigua Guatemala by guest contributor Lisa Masiello I drive my car home and park in…
English will unlock doors for our graduates
English will unlock doors for our graduates This past Monday we held our first-ever Hello! English Club meet-up on Zoom for students to connect with GRACES’ supporters and practice their English language skills. Small groups met in breakout rooms to ask questions like, “What is your favorite food?”, “What do you like to do outside of school?” and “Who is in your family?” Participants enjoyed getting to know each other…
You are invited to a Hello! English Club meet-up!
Join us for the first Hello! English Club meet-up on April 14 You’re invited to the first-ever Hello! English Club meet-up! Join us online on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Mountain Time (8 p.m. EDT) to connect with the students who are learning English at Escuela Integrada. We need English speakers like YOU for a 30-minute practice session! This fun, informal gathering is a chance to meet the students,…