So you may have been wondering about my life so far teaching in Kaktovik, Alaska. Well on the 4th day of school I walked out of my house about to begin my hike to school when I was encountered by a young man wielding a large stick and ushering me back indoors saying there is a polar bear. I couldn't see it but he said it had went around a dumpster and was within view. I still couldn't see it but was a bit afraid to leave my safe zone to look. Either way after about 10 minutes I asked if he thought it was safe to walk to school and he said "no, call for a ride." Deciding not to become bear breakfast the first week of school, I texted the principal and lingered in my arctic entry until he arrived. He showed up after having picked up another teacher whom I told him was closer to the animal than me and was best to be warned, something I could not do as the teacher was having a problem obtaining working cell service. I've managed to arrive safely to school every morning since then but I did wake up a few days ago to the sound of a loud gun shot near me that the polar bear patrol uses to scare meddling bears away who just can't resist the urge to fuddle around in our village.
We use Bridge's Math in Kaktovik and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! Part of the lesson was to create a graph using student's favorite popsicle flavors. Being as I only have 12 students on good days, I allowed them to choose two flavors. We then posted them on a graph. How fun!
After school today I decided to make labels for my book bins to make organizing and finding books easier. Obviously I am proud.
Very Proud.
Do I really have to show you every picture?
Okay just one more and then I promise we're done with book bin pictures (for now).
Ta Da!
To be continued...
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