We aren't going to be wearing them till this Wednesday for the start of our Cultural Heritage week, but here are the pictures from them actually dying their shirts. More pics will come next weekend...
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Tie-Dying part 2
I was debating for a long time whether or not I was going to do tie-dye with my kiddos again this year. I just really didn't think that they'd be excited about doing it again since we did it just last year, but I finally decided to go ahead and go for it right in time for Cultural Heritage week! I'm glad that I did decide to do it because my kiddos were more than excited this time around! :D
We aren't going to be wearing them till this Wednesday for the start of our Cultural Heritage week, but here are the pictures from them actually dying their shirts. More pics will come next weekend...
We aren't going to be wearing them till this Wednesday for the start of our Cultural Heritage week, but here are the pictures from them actually dying their shirts. More pics will come next weekend...
Yuraqpaq
Every year villages gather in one place and have a dance festival over a long weekend. This year the yuraqpaq took place in Chevak! It was a pretty exciting event! There were many villages that came and showed of their traditional dances, and there was even a camera crew that came and broadcasted some of the festival on the Anchorage news!
Over the days I was eventually talked into going out and participating with the Chevak yuraq group. I only went out one of the nights. I learned from hearing the reactions of some of the people I know that I should probably start going to practice more ;) so I don't look absolutely ridiculous!
Here are some pictures from the festival
Me with little peuncy! My Panik's grandson!
The entertainment of the event! Every time one of his kiddos would yuraq he'd go out there with them! Many of the local villagers would tell him to go yuraq if he was sitting watching!
Over the days I was eventually talked into going out and participating with the Chevak yuraq group. I only went out one of the nights. I learned from hearing the reactions of some of the people I know that I should probably start going to practice more ;) so I don't look absolutely ridiculous!
Here are some pictures from the festival
100th Day Activities
I've been promising for some time now a BUNCH of pictures and I've FINALLY gotten around to putting them on my computer so there is likely to be many posts today to get everything shared :)
This year we were able to do a whole day of activities centered around the 100th day of school. Many of my kiddos thought that it meant that they were 'graduating' from 1st grade. Here are some pictures of a few of the activities we did that day..
My kiddos very hard at work filling out and decorating their posters!
Our 100th day Glasses!
We also did some math games and activities with the number 100 our guided reading lesson was based around a story about another classroom that was celebrating their 100th day!
This year we were able to do a whole day of activities centered around the 100th day of school. Many of my kiddos thought that it meant that they were 'graduating' from 1st grade. Here are some pictures of a few of the activities we did that day..
We had some "It's All About 100" posters that we went to the library to work on!
We also did some math games and activities with the number 100 our guided reading lesson was based around a story about another classroom that was celebrating their 100th day!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Blessings
It has been such a LONG week for me. I haven't seen my kiddos since last Friday and I sure am missing them. I am very thankful that I was able to come home for a break and appointments.
My mom and brother had no idea that I was coming, so it was kinda a surprise for them when I walked through the door. I think they were just a little bit confused, but it was fun.
For all the people that understand how stressed I've been lately, be happy to know that I took some personal time Monday-Tuesday. It was nice to be able to relax, spend time with friends and family, and get some shopping done. I even took some time and went in my mom's classroom. Came out of there with some good ideas/resources to use in my classroom.
Wednesday, was the dental appointments. I came home because I was having some jaw/pain on the left side of my mouth. It was a blessing in disguise because I found out that morning that I was going to be having surgery the next day to fix the issue. Talk about scary. I have never been put under before and on top of my irrational fear of dentists, I got myself pretty worked up.
This morning I went in for the surgery. I was mega nervous when I saw everything laid out, but the surgeon and the nurse were really nice about trying to make sure that I was okay. Throughout the day I've been remembering bits and pieces of the experience that I didn't initially remember right when it was over. I am very thankful that I wasn't awake for the procedure, so I didn't have to sit there and wonder how much longer I was going to be laying there freaking out. I'm in some pain but that's to be expected, but hopefully I'll be feeling better soon.
I head back to Chevak on Saturday (I have another topic that I am going to post about ASAP *clue- it has to do with my decision dilemma* but I'm going to wait on that). I'm going to spend the rest of my time home recovering and spending time with friends and family.
I'm nervous to see/hear how my classroom went but I'm SO EXCITED to see my kiddos on Monday!
Quyana Agayun!
My mom and brother had no idea that I was coming, so it was kinda a surprise for them when I walked through the door. I think they were just a little bit confused, but it was fun.
For all the people that understand how stressed I've been lately, be happy to know that I took some personal time Monday-Tuesday. It was nice to be able to relax, spend time with friends and family, and get some shopping done. I even took some time and went in my mom's classroom. Came out of there with some good ideas/resources to use in my classroom.
Wednesday, was the dental appointments. I came home because I was having some jaw/pain on the left side of my mouth. It was a blessing in disguise because I found out that morning that I was going to be having surgery the next day to fix the issue. Talk about scary. I have never been put under before and on top of my irrational fear of dentists, I got myself pretty worked up.
This morning I went in for the surgery. I was mega nervous when I saw everything laid out, but the surgeon and the nurse were really nice about trying to make sure that I was okay. Throughout the day I've been remembering bits and pieces of the experience that I didn't initially remember right when it was over. I am very thankful that I wasn't awake for the procedure, so I didn't have to sit there and wonder how much longer I was going to be laying there freaking out. I'm in some pain but that's to be expected, but hopefully I'll be feeling better soon.
I head back to Chevak on Saturday (I have another topic that I am going to post about ASAP *clue- it has to do with my decision dilemma* but I'm going to wait on that). I'm going to spend the rest of my time home recovering and spending time with friends and family.
I'm nervous to see/hear how my classroom went but I'm SO EXCITED to see my kiddos on Monday!
Quyana Agayun!
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Decisions, Decisions
Ugh, Arg, Pooey, etc.
That's how I am feeling right now!
I have a pretty big decision to make. It wasn't this hard last year. I don't know why my mind can not be made up. It's like I'm on a roller coaster, going up and down, up and down. It's seriously stressing me out. One minute I'm thinking I've made up my mind and then 15 minutes later, I've changed it again.
Next week contracts for next school year are supposed to be coming out. I.have.no.idea.what.I'm.going.to.do. I don't want to assume that I'll be getting a contract because you never know what could happen. However, if I do, I'm not sure what I'm going to do.
There are pros and cons to each option. Mind boggling, headache causing, mumbo jumbo.
I'm praying for guidance, answers, signs, anything.
It's so much easier when everything is clear!
That's how I am feeling right now!
I have a pretty big decision to make. It wasn't this hard last year. I don't know why my mind can not be made up. It's like I'm on a roller coaster, going up and down, up and down. It's seriously stressing me out. One minute I'm thinking I've made up my mind and then 15 minutes later, I've changed it again.
Next week contracts for next school year are supposed to be coming out. I.have.no.idea.what.I'm.going.to.do. I don't want to assume that I'll be getting a contract because you never know what could happen. However, if I do, I'm not sure what I'm going to do.
There are pros and cons to each option. Mind boggling, headache causing, mumbo jumbo.
I'm praying for guidance, answers, signs, anything.
It's so much easier when everything is clear!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
"I'm so Scared.."
Today was a very interesting day!
I've been a bit submerged into the "act like an adult" world, which means I did my own taxes. Scariest. Thought. Ever. However, with the help of good ole' TurboTax, it was pretty painless only minor bumps and bruises. The funniest part of the whole process was trying to electronically sign my tax forms using the IRS Pin. I had no idea in the world what it was, so I went through the process of trying to retrieve it by going through the security questions. I kept getting told that I wasn't entering my information in correctly and it was starting to bug me. I ended up having to call the IRS and get it from them. Guess what I found out? According to the Social Security Administration and the IRS I was not born in 1987, but instead 1988!!!! I immediately called my mom to ask if she was sure I was born in 87' where she proceeded to say "...I gave birth to you, don't know you think I know when that happened?" So, I need to call them and get it straightened up but it's basically like I got a whole year back in life! Nevertheless, I was pretty darn impressed with myself for being able to file my taxes like an 'adult'. It's QUITE the accomplishment for me! I didn't even have to call my mother once (for the actual forms). Now let's just hope that everything goes through smoothly!
This morning shortly after school started I was approached by a co-worker asking me if I wanted to try walrus. I immediately became nervous but that idea was enough to make me very curious! About an hour later when I was taking my kiddos to the bathroom she came and told me that I need to go see the Cup'ik teachers so that I could try it. My curiosity spiked again and I went to go get a piece to try. When I got to their room they were cutting it up into little pieces. I think they were both eager to see my reaction! I kept telling them "I'm so scared to try..." and was told in return "You better not be scared to try! It's good." So I braved up and took and small piece dipped it in some salt (as advised) and tried it. It.was.very.chewy!!! It had a very distinct flavor and I was glad that I went ahead and tried it. Another awesome memory to hold on to!
Next post, BFG project pictures... : )
I've been a bit submerged into the "act like an adult" world, which means I did my own taxes. Scariest. Thought. Ever. However, with the help of good ole' TurboTax, it was pretty painless only minor bumps and bruises. The funniest part of the whole process was trying to electronically sign my tax forms using the IRS Pin. I had no idea in the world what it was, so I went through the process of trying to retrieve it by going through the security questions. I kept getting told that I wasn't entering my information in correctly and it was starting to bug me. I ended up having to call the IRS and get it from them. Guess what I found out? According to the Social Security Administration and the IRS I was not born in 1987, but instead 1988!!!! I immediately called my mom to ask if she was sure I was born in 87' where she proceeded to say "...I gave birth to you, don't know you think I know when that happened?" So, I need to call them and get it straightened up but it's basically like I got a whole year back in life! Nevertheless, I was pretty darn impressed with myself for being able to file my taxes like an 'adult'. It's QUITE the accomplishment for me! I didn't even have to call my mother once (for the actual forms). Now let's just hope that everything goes through smoothly!
This morning shortly after school started I was approached by a co-worker asking me if I wanted to try walrus. I immediately became nervous but that idea was enough to make me very curious! About an hour later when I was taking my kiddos to the bathroom she came and told me that I need to go see the Cup'ik teachers so that I could try it. My curiosity spiked again and I went to go get a piece to try. When I got to their room they were cutting it up into little pieces. I think they were both eager to see my reaction! I kept telling them "I'm so scared to try..." and was told in return "You better not be scared to try! It's good." So I braved up and took and small piece dipped it in some salt (as advised) and tried it. It.was.very.chewy!!! It had a very distinct flavor and I was glad that I went ahead and tried it. Another awesome memory to hold on to!
Next post, BFG project pictures... : )
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