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SUMMER
2013
13
the brainstorming continued.
A few weeks later, several students, teach-
ers and staff were gathered around some
tables on campus munching on cupcakes.
Behind the tables were the pintsize
preschoolers.They were keeping their
promise: It was their bake sale. By the
end of the day, they had raised over L.L.
1m – just enough to buy some puppets,
books, and a few playground items.They
also painted some tires in bright colors
and planted flowers in pots to present to
the public school.
Moreover, the preschoolers invited their new
friends over to IC. Teachers reported a won-
derful interaction between the two groups.
“I was really impressed how they got
along,” said Bekdache. “Both sides were
caring and respectful to each other. I
think our students really learned to feel
with others and be open minded.”
Two weeks later, IC students returned to
the public school.They were eager to see
their new friends. With much pride they
presented them with the tires for their
empty playground, the books, puppets,
and potted flowers.
They didn’t stay long this time – just
enough to make sure that their peers liked
the gifts.
It was a job well done. Mission accomplished.