Happy Thanksgiving

Hello, all,
The Friendship House will be closed the week of November 25 -November 29 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. I hope you are able to get some rest and enjoy a wonderful day with friends and family on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day! Do not forget the fun of finding bargains on "Black Friday," November 29 at some of the stores. The schedule for the rest of our semester will be as follows: Monday, December 2-Wednesday December 4 will be normal ESL classes. Thursday, December 5, beginning at 9:00 am exactly (American time) we will start to watch the movie known as "The Nativity Story". This is about the events around the birth of Jesus Christ. This is why we celebrate Christmas. On Monday, December 9, the ladies from Mantee Baptist will join us for a fun time of making crafts and goodies. On Tuesday, December 10, we will take a field trip to Mrs. Connie's house for a potluck and Christmas party with our friends from the International Friends Group (The same group that had the Thanksgiving tasting for us.)Children will have to stay with the babysitters at the Friendship House. Please be at the Friendship house again by 9:00 am. We will return by 11, or close to it.

Also, please, check back here for local events that I may post that may be of interest to you and your family during this holiday season. For example, the Starkville Christmas Parade will be downtown on Monday, December 2, I believe starting around 5:30 or 6. I will post exact time later. Have a great week!

What is happening the week of October 14th

Hi, friends,
This week at the Friendship House: Monday, we will have normal ESL classes. Tuesday, October 15, we will take a field trip with our friends from the International Friends Group. Children will stay at the Friendship House. Wednesday, October 16, Ms. Phyllis from MSU counseling will be here to speak with us. Thursday, October 17, our friends from Mantee Baptist Church will come for a cooking demonstration and conversation. It is going to be a great week! We hope to see you there!!!!

No ESL Classes the week of September 9-13, 2013

 

No ESL classes at the Friendship House the week of September 9-13, 2013. We will have Garage-Give-Away for New International Students on Friday, September 13, and for all International Students on Saturday, September 14. I look forward to seeing all of you on Monday, September 16 for classes. Have a nice and safe break!

NO ESL class Monday, September 2nd due to Labor Day

There will not be classes at the Crossroads International Friendship House on Monday, September 2, 2013 due to the Labor Day Holiday.  We look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday, September 3. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Free Fall ESL Classes start Monday, August 26

Hello, all!  Our free Fall, 2013 English As A Second Language Classes begin at 9:00 am Monday, August 26.  If you need a ride, please let Tracey know as soon as possible.  We look forward to seeing you! 

YOU ARE INVITED!

Hello, everyone! I hope you are having a nice break. You are invited to the Welcome to the USA party, Thursday, August 22, 2013, from 5-7:30 pm at the Baptist Student Union Building on E. Lee Blvd. We will begin free English as a Second Language Classes at the Crossroads International Friendship House on Monday, August 26, from 9-11 am. We look forward to seeing you and any and all new international friends in Starkville.

You and your family are invited

International Fiesta
Sunday, July 28, 2013, 5-7 pm
at the MSU Baptist Student Union, at E. Lee Blvd and Coliseum Road
Join us for inflatables, fun, food and a photo booth
Learn more at FBCStarkville.com
(Sponsored by the MSU BSU and FBC Starkville)

End of summer class this week

Hello, friends,


Next week, July 23, 24, and 25, will be our last week of summer class at the Friendship House. To celebrate and have a little fun, we are planning on going to Bulldog Lanes on July 25. We are meeting at the Friendship House at 10:00 am and we will go together to the bowling alley. The cost is $10 for each person for "Lunch and Bowl". Each person pays for themself. We say "Dutch Treat". This will cover 2 games of bowling and a light lunch. Please, let me know if you plan on going or if you are bringing a friend. We look forward to seeing you! Regular Fall, 2013 free English as a Second Language Classes will begin at 9:00 am on Monday, August 26. I look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones!

Closed the week of July 4th

Next week is the USA's Independence Day on July, 4th. We will not have summer classes next week. I hope to see ALL of you on Tuesday, July 9, if you are in Starkville. We wil begin at 9 a.m. Have a safe and happy holiday! (P.S. The Starkville Sportsplex is the place to be to watch fireworks in Starkville. I believe the fireworks begin at 9:00 p.m. and they will have free ice cream, snowcones, and other tings before, starting around 7:00 or so.)

Wednesday, July 26,2013-field trip

We do plan on taking a field trip to Mrs. Donna's farm provided the weather cooperates. If you plan on going with us, contact Tracey as soon as possible. You must be at the Friendship House by 9:00 a.m.  We look forward to seeing you! It is going to be FUN!

Summer 2013 Class has started

Tuesday, June 11, 2013, summer class at Friendship House has begun. We hope you will join us.  Let
Tracey know if you need a ride.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9-11 am.  

Only one more week of Spring, 2013 Spring semester

After today(April 25), we only have 4 days left of free ESL classes for the Spring, 2013 semester! Please, come next week so you can say goodbye to our friends and teachers. On Thursday, May 2, (our last day) we plan to have a potluck. If the weather is good and clear, we will go to Mrs. Donna's house for our potluck and fishing. If the weather is not agreeable then we will just have our potluck at the Friendship House. Please, join us! Our Fall, 2013 semester of free ESL classes will begin Monday, August 26.

Incentive for the rest of the semester

Hello, all!   Can you believe we only have 19 days left of our ESL classes for this semester?  Can you believe it?   Attendance has been a little low, so we thought we would give you an incentive,(an additional reason), for being in class as much as possible.   If you can come at least 16 out of the next 19 days, starting today (Tuesday, April 2, 2013), and stay for the entire 2 hours of class, you will get a special reward!   You have to come to class to find out what it is.  We hope to see you there!

Thursday, March 28, will be a movie day

Hello, all! 
I hope you are well.  I just wanted to let you know that on Thursday, March 28 we will be watching a movie called "Who is Jesus?" at the Crossroads International Friendship House, due to the Easter Season.  In addition, there will be no classes on Monday, April 1, 2013.  (No fooling!).  I hope to see all of you on Tuesday.  Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Easter! 

The Week of March 18, 2013

Hello, friends,

I hope you have had a fun and safe Spring Break.  We will have regular ESL classes on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 9:00 am.  We hope to see you there.  If you need a ride, contact Tracey before 8:00 am on Monday morning.  WE will have Bible Study beginning at 11:00 am and lasting until 12:00-noon.  All are welcome to join us.   We hope to see you soon!

Have a safe Spring Break!

The Crossroads International Friendship House will be closed  the week of March 11 - March 15.  We will not have ESL classes this week.  Have a safe and fun Spring Break. 

Week of February 11, 2013

We will have Bible Study on Monday, February 11, 11:00 am - 12:00-noon.  Come practice more English while reading the Holy Bible.  All people are welcome to join us.   Tuesday, February 12, the ladies from the International Friends Group will be joining us.   They have requested that you bring a few wedding photos to share with us.  The theme will be Valentine's Day and love.  On Thursday, February 14, (Valentine's Day) we will have potluck a the Friendship House.   Bring a dish or plate of food to share with everyone.   We hope you will join us!  Please, feel free to bring a friend, too!

Announcemets and reminders for Feb. 2013

Until further notice the van will not stop at the following locations: Cedar Cove, The Polos, or College Station.  The reason is lack of interest from anyone wanting to ride the van to free ESL classes at the Friedship House.   We will continue to pick up students / friends at Parkside Apartments.  If anyone from any other location needs for the van to pick them up for classes, please contact Tracey.  She will be happy to make arrangements.   In addition, Bible Study class will begin Monday, February 4, 2013, 11:00 am - Noon.  Please, be aware that this means the van will not be able to leave the Friendship House on Monday until 12:00-noon.   We hope you will join us and look forward to seeing you soon!

No class on Thursday, January 17

Due to the Starkville School District beginning at 10:00 am on Thursday, January 17, 2013, we will not have class at the Crossroads International Friendship House.   We hope you have a safe and warm Thursday.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.   Have a nice weekend. 

January 21, 2013 - NO CLASS

We will not have class on Monday, January 21, 2013 due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.  We will have class on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.  Starting Tuesday, January 22, 2013 we will be running the van to pick up students at the following apartment complexes:  Cedar Cove, Parkside, and College Station.  If we do not get a response from students who are committed to coming each day, we will discontinue transportation.  In other words, I need someone to contact me if you live in these places and tell me that you plan to come to the Crossroads International Friendship House every day.   The van  will be at Cedar Cove around 8:15 am (provided someone who lives there contacts me.).   The van will be at Parkside around 8:25 am (in front of the mailboxes).  The van will be at College Station  at Gate 9 at 8:35 am.  You must be outside at these locations before the van gets there.  We will only wait at each stop for 2 minutes.   If we do not hear from anyone via email to traceynash102399@hotmail.com or Facebook to the "Friends of FH"  page then, we will not stop at these locations anymore.   Those who live on Lynn Lane can ride the shuttle from the Starkville Sportsplex to Montgomery Hall.  From Montgomery Hall you can ride the Maroon Shuttle to Aiken Village Preschool and walk to the Friendship House.   In addition, Those who live at The Polos and College Station can ride the Shuttle from Forest Products to Montgomery Hall and then you can ride the Maroon Shuttle to Aiken Village Preschool.   and walk to the Friendship House.    

Classes have begun for the Spring, 2013 Semester

Today, (Monday, January 14, 2013) we began free ESL classes at the Friendship House.  A few of our friends fought the cold and wet weather to come to class.  We hope to see you there tomorrow.  If the Starkville School District is closed due to weather, the Friendship House will be closed, too.  Please, check here or Facebook for updates.   We hope to see you soon!