We spent much of the day at Bishop Gibbons, which was everything we expected. We’re going to have a great time there and do a lot of good.

I’m writing about it in two parts; the first was our visit to the art room to help Sue Silverstein unpack and organize the boxes of supplies, books, and art-making materials from all over the country.

The second was Killian’s acceptance of me as a mentor; we will have a good time working together; he is unique, gifted, and ambitious for his creativity.

I’ll write about that separately, either tonight or tomorrow. I’m very pleased to be doing this.

First stop was the room Sue was cleaning to be her art library. Alys Curlane has already assembled one book of used art looks for Sue’s library.

 

 

Somebody sent Sue a yarn winder so the kids could make sweaters, quilts, hats, and mittens for the winter. She’s almost got it put together.

The refugee students have upgraded in getting to Bishop Gibbons. They have more facilities, staff, space, and a bigger budget. But the refugee kids need a lot of help and will continue to need a lot of help.

Sue’s exciting new art program has drawn Maria into committing regular time to get to the school and teach some classes. I’m focusing in on tutoring and creative writing classes. And fund-raising for the things these children need.

 

 

Three strong and intelligent women tried to get this donated Rope-Making kit working. They’re not quite there yet; Maria brought it home. Sue Silverstein and Tricia White help out.

Trish White is the head of the school’s English department, and we have a lot of plans for working together. I asked if I could see and photograph the first books to arrive at Bishop Gibbons from the Street Lights Book Project in Palmer, Alaska.

The very generous and wonderful Alys Culhane sends between $4000 and $5,000 books to Ms. White to help her revitalize a library with any old books the students don’t want to read.

She’s also sending 100 art books to Sue Silverstein’s new art room library above.

There were boxes all over the place that Sue and her students were working daily to open up and sort. The Army of Good doesn’t mess around.