Subject: A reflection of wonder
A reflection of wonder
September 6th, 2024 at 8:55 am ESTFoto FridaySeptember 6, 2024 A 5th grader's moment of self-discovery Happy Friday, Friend, Bringing a full-length mirror to class for self-portraits sparked unexpected magic. Students stood transfixed, seeing their full selves for the first time. Ey ...
Crisis in Lukaya: Help feed an MSA child (2x match)
August 30th, 2024 at 4:39 pm ESTWarm End of Summer Greetings, Friend, I'm reaching out today with an urgent plea and an opportunity to double your gift. Extreme floods followed by scorching heat have devastated local crops in Lukaya. Maize meal, the foundation of students' breakfas ...
Mpola Mpola—Lukaya's Story of Change
August 30th, 2024 at 7:55 am ESTFoto FridayAugust 30, 2024 Shoes—signs of change and hope Happy Labor Day weekend, Friend, In July, Dana and Kathryn Hiscock and the families of their twin sons visited Lukaya. Beyond Mustard Seed Academy, they visited neighborhoods of sponsored st ...
From Mountain Gorillas to Mustard Seed
August 23rd, 2024 at 7:55 am ESTFoto FridayAugust 23, 2024 The Majestic Endangered Mountain Gorillacaptured by Joe Griswold, 2003 Happy Friday Friend, Today, we're beginning the second year of Foto Friday, so it seems a fitting moment to look back 21 years. In 2003, the allure of U ...
From Nursery Games to Secondary Solar Power: This week at Mustard Seed
August 16th, 2024 at 8:50 am ESTFoto FridayAugust 16, 2024 The youngest Mustard 'Seedians'—have fun while learning Hello Friend, On Wednesday, our nursery school was filled with laughter and learning during their sports and games day. One highlight was a lively color identificati ...
Healthy, happy, hopeful; not typical (Ugandan) young women
August 9th, 2024 at 9:04 am ESTFoto FridayAugust 9, 2024 Sparkling young ladies—full of confidence and promise Hello Friend, These teens reflect the benefits of Mustard Seed's holistic care and education. Looking at them, you would never guess their home life. Thanks to you, Mus ...
Do you need an excuse for being late for work?
August 2nd, 2024 at 7:50 am ESTFoto FridayAugust 2, 2024It's important to time your commute if you are driving around Lukaya. Hello Friend,I thought you might enjoy seeing the challenge that faces the occasional driver (me) along the dirt road from the Mustard Seed Nursery School ...
Swinging Teachers
July 25th, 2024 at 11:52 pm ESTFoto FridayJuly 26, 2024Mustard Seed Primary School teachers experience the thrill of swinging, pushed by their colleagues. See a mixture of excitement and nervous laughter as they enjoy a simple pleasure many of us take for granted.Hello Friend,From ...
Peace, Love, and Books
July 19th, 2024 at 7:53 am ESTFoto FridayJuly 19, 2024Rebecca's Radiant Response: Mustard Seed's Librarian Celebrates the Promise of New BooksHello Friend,Meet Rebecca, Mustard Seed School's enthusiastic young librarian. Can you see the joy in her eyes? That's because she just he ...
Joy in Motion
July 12th, 2024 at 8:20 am ESTFoto FridayJuly 12, 2024Joy in Motion on a Saturday AfternoonHello Friend,Mustard Seed Primary School children have needed a playground for years. This year, Dana and Kathryn Hiscock, along with their three sons and their families, fulfilled that nee ...