le restaurant sans nom

Last Friday Nick and I had the chance to have a pre-lunch snack in a French Cafe.  The best part was that the cafe was downstairs (and free!).  As a way for her students to practice their French, Miss Myriam - our phenomenal French Specialist Teacher - had the students in grades 4 and 5 create a cafe for us to come and enjoy!

The students chose the name "le restaurant sans nom" - the restaurant with no name (though one of the Cash kids would have liked to have seen the restaurant called "le restaurant internationa" - the international restaurant - but she was outvoted).  They set up a corner of the cafe in a most delightful manner - complete with decorations and tables set with candles, origami decorations, French speaking tips and cacahuetes (peanuts).

We had such nice experience being served by the cutest girl in the class - her french speaking skills are tres bon (very good!).

Caroline's thoughts on the experience: "I enjoyed serving because I got to have conversations with my customers.  I liked figuring out what I was supposed to say and telling the chef what the people wanted in French.  I'm glad Miss Myriam let us do this...it would be fun to do it again."

ne sont pas ses yeux etonnante? 

Eli was serving in the "kitchen" filling the orders that his classmates were bringing to him.  The menu was very diverse - with options ranging from fromage et des crackers (cheese & crackers) to  brochette de bonbons (candy kabobs!) to jus de pomme (apple juice) and lots of other tasty treats. 

Eli's thoughts on the experience:  "We had to speak French the entire time.  My favorite thing we served was probably the candy brochettes - which was basically 4 pieces of candy on a toothpick.  It was very fun because we learned sort of what it's like to work in a French restaurant.  I enjoyed it...I got to serve food and make it - a chef and a waiter and a food put-er outer."

What a wonderful way for the students to practice French (and to let us practice our French as well!).  We're so grateful for teachers who give their students hands-on, meaningful experiences as they learn.

If you happen to be a teacher - or know of any teachers - interested in serving on the Africa Mercy, there are some openings for the 2016-2017 school year!  We love being a part of the Academy - and we'd love to have you as a part of it, too!  Something to consider.  

Surely there will be more to come!