Back to School Rush

The back to school rush is on here in Chile. Summer break from school is coming to an end and next week school starts back up again.

The malls are buzzing with sales, promotions, and people getting their families ready for the first day of classes.


Here in Chile, uniforms for school (public and private) are mandatory. On the one hand, it takes most of the pain out of shopping due to the fact that only certain colors (Blue, black, and white) can be worn.

The clothing departments in the stores are a zoo these days. Chilean families are forking out the money (probably on credit) to pay for all the clothing, shoes, books, and school supplies.

Click HERE to read a first hand account from a missionary friend's recent experience getting her two girls ready for school.





As for our family, we just got the homeschooling boxes out of our storage area. Kristi needs to look over the material in the next week to gain her bearings. The plan is to start homeschooling the boys in a week or so, but closer to the end of March will take a break due to our move down to Temuco.

We would appreciate your prayers for Kristi as she starts homeschooling the boys during these busy first few months of transition to life in Chile.