Journal

1- 30min 2- 1hr 3- 1hr 30min Wednesday 12/7- 2hr Thursday 12/8- 2hr 45min Friday 12/9- 3hr 30min Monday 12/12- 4hr 15min Wednesday 12/14- 5hr Thursday 12/15- 5hr 45min Friday 12/16- 6hr 30min Monday 12/19- 7hr 15min Tuesday 12/20- 8hr Wednesday 12/21- 9hr
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I was unable to contact the Renfrew Center due to their early closing hours and my sport practices. I will contact them today (friday) after school and ask permission for a visit or volunteer work as soon as possible.
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__//**Journal 2:**//__ I still haven't gotten any word back from the Human Resources director at the Renfrew Center. Just to be safe, as a Plan B I plan to come up with a teen depression event centered around the "No Place for Hate" organization directed by Mrs.Ward. My plan is to create some type of symposium for teen depression and provide facts, tips and information that will broaden the minds of people unaware of this serious illness in our teen community.

__//**Journal 3:**//__ It has been over a week now and I am yet to from the Human Resources director of the Renfrew Center. I plan on giving her a call today after school and find out exactly where I stand in volunteering at the center. If I am denied access, I will go ahead with "No Place For Hate" organization with Ms.Ward.

Today is now Sunday and it has been 2 weeks since I contacted the Renfrew Center. I have decided to go ahead with Ms.Ward suggestion about creating a section for my topic (eating disorder) at the symposium.
 * //__Journal 4: October 2, 2011__//**

On Tuesday the 15th, I visited the 2nd grade class of Mrs. Cottone at Erdenheim elementary school. I was openly welcomed and had a positive attitude the whole time spent there. I helped the kids memorize their lines for a Thanksgiving play they will be performing today on Thursday. I wont be present at the play but know they will do their best because they're such smart children. I spent 40 minutes there and cant wait to go back to learn more from a different environment.
 * //__Journal 5: November 17, 2011__//**

__**//Journal 6: November 21, 2011//**__ On Friday the 18th, I made my second visit over to Mrs. Cottone's classroom after school. That day I read the kids a book about Native Americans. It was a nice story and they were all very intrigued and excited as I flipped each page and showed them each picture. I enjoyed myself and will be going back today(Monday).

//__**Journal 7: December 6, 2011**__// The students of Mrs. Cottone's class have grown to like and enjoy my company. They refer to me as Ms. Nimely and always ask for help when needed. I role played with them as they conducted a workshop of a market place and sold things they made from scratch. The kids have adapted to having a second adult in the classroom which has helped them get through their problems much easier.

__//**Journal 8: December 22, 2011**//__ Up to date, I have exactly 9 hours of volunteer work with Mrs. Cottone's second grade class. I attend an average of 3 days a week for 45 minutes to an hour depending on the day. I have become familiar with the students faces and names as they have with me. We have gained a comfort bond in which they approach me for help when Mrs. Cottone is unavailable. Being in the classroom does not feel like volunteer work, instead I feel like an everyday student teacher who has known these students from day one. I personally have learned that it takes time to gain trust and friendship.

Yesterday was the last of my visits to the 2nd grade class. Through this experience, I have learned that the minds of adolescents are molded by their surroundings, either positive or negative, it continues to affect them throughout their lives. Children look up to anyone who is bigger to them, height wise, therefore I have learned to set a good example for them. I truly enjoyed my time spent with them, in away they have made me more humble and careful of my words and actions. I will continue to see them maybe once a week. I am looking forward to it, they are a great bunch.
 * //__Journal 9: January 19, 2012__//**