On March 31, Matt and I were the victors in a nail-biting edition of the ICSV Newlywed Game. Well, maybe it wasn’t nail-biting, but it was really fun! This event was a fundraiser for the sophomore class. They had a yummy international dinner and the Stocketts, Rings, and Kleins provided the entertainment. Some of the questions we had to answer were:

• If your husband could plan a guys night anywhere in the world, where would he go and what would he do?

Easy! He’d go to Citizen’s Bank Park to watch the Phillies win. 🙂

• If your husband were to fix you dinner, what would he make?

Not so easy. The thing he always makes doesn’t have a name, so it was a little tricky to answer.

• What one habit of your husband’s would you like to change?

Easy! Leaving his empty soda bottles on the table instead of recycling them. Grrr. Apparently, continuously nagging him about this paid off.

• What will your wife say is the best vacation you’ve taken together?

Easy! Paris!

• What game does your wife always beat you at?

Not so easy. Too many choices. 😉 He said Scrabble. I said Cribbage. Technically, we’re both right.

• What is the most money your wife has spent on a dress since you’ve been married?

Not so easy. Huge kudos to Matt, though, because not only did he remember the price, but he remembered the dress AND why I bought it. Me, I couldn’t remember any of that.

 

We had a great time, and not just because we won. Great job sophomores!

On March 11, PTF had our second big event of the year – International Family Fun Night. This really is one of the most amazing events at our school. It’s an evening dedicated to celebrating all of the rich cultures that make up our community.

The first half of the night is spent “visiting” different countries. Families take over an elementary classroom and transform it into a showcase of their culture. This year six families volunteered to share about their home cultures. We learned about Great Britain, Ethiopia, India, Peru, South Korea, and the Philippines. So much rich culture, and so much amazing food!

The school is celebrating it’s 25 year anniversary this year, so Reesa and Nicki made a HUGE cake to help us celebrate. It took them eight days! It only took the rest of two hours to eat it. 🙂

The second half of the night is spent watching our amazing students, parents, and teachers share their multi-cultural talents. We got to watch some beautiful Indian dancing, an African skit, and American line dancing. We got to hear a Maori praise haka, an international friendship song, the New Zealand national anthem, a Korean zither and drum duet, a traditional Filipino song, and an American ode to Pringles. We are surrounded by some pretty amazing talent!

More photos here: IFFN