Community Service Learning and me by Koryssa Steveson

Service Learning is about serving others as well as myself. So when you do good things for others, good things happen back to you.

I have been helpful in these ways.I baby sat the kindergarteners when my friend wasn't at school; I am going to start volunteering at the SPCA most Saturdays. I also do my chores around the house without being told.

People sometimes misunderstand me when I first meet them.They think I am a shy and quiet person until they get to know me. For example; the first time Mr. Horgan, my Service Learning teacher, met me he thought I was a shy and quiet girl until the 2nd or 3rd week or school.Now I joke around with him all the time.

I know I need to improve my ability to study more and to remember to bring my books home to study with. For example; I didn't study for my Japan, math and science test and I forgot to bring my books home.

I show my appreciation to those who believed in me by being nice and showing respect.

One of the reasons I think CSL is meaningful is that I think my maturity level is a little bit higher than an average grade 7 student.For example; I had to change schools twice and I handled that very well, I deal with a challenged brother and sister and I am the oldest sibling so I have more responsibility.

Service learning has shown me that if I am mature, considerate, cooperative, respectful and responsible good things can happen to me and the community.



By: Koryssa