It has been so fantastic reading everyone's emails and updates. I start school tomorrow, students on Tuesday. My welcome door is a musher being pulled by 25 sled dogs, all namesd for my new students. I used a "bubble" and quotes from Jon VanZele's book to inspire my "team." I haven't been very successful in sending pictures, which I have tried, so I'll wait until I return to school and get a "geek" to show me how.
Honestly, I can't stop thinking about Alaska, YOU and the iditarod. I was watching Discovery Channel last night and "SurvivorMan" was going across Labrador with a dog team. No need to say I was envious.
I have also just (3weeks ago) accepted a 4th grade magnet position, changing from 6th grade. I was in need of a change and this came along at just the right time. I'm very excited about teaching the "little" ones and using all my new experiences and art background. Plus I'll be team teaching with a really cool guy who is the 5th grade magnet teacher. This should prove to be an awesome year.
I hope everyone has a great year, too. Soooooooooooo much to do....and so inspired.
Take care...enjoy...be safe .... and dance wildly
Jean
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Jean,
Hi! I have been thinking of you. Were you affected by any flooding?
That is so exciting that you are teaching 4th grade. I am thinking of doing a Nebraska/Alaska quilt using state symbols and landmarks in both states. I bought a resource book tittled All About Alaska, (I think). Any way it has easy to read information that will support learning about the state with not a lot of effort. If you didn't get that resource book, let me know and I can help out. It is so easy to bring in Alaska state history, geography, trails etc., when we are teaching our own state history. We will be comparing flags and state seals this week.
We started school last Monday, boy has it been hot!!! I hope all is well with you! You sound all raring to go!
Have a great year!
Judi
Hi Jean,
A new position can be so rejuvenating, can't it? I have new teaching partners and am self-contained this year, gaining back language arts, so I am thrilled.
Glad it's all positive for you. I have the village of Ruby saved just for you!
Jane
Hi Jean and everyone,
I also was watching "Survivor Man" and thought the same thing. What a small world.
We are in our 3rd week now...kids are great, getting into the groove, had open house last night and found a mom that quilts!!! YES! Now we are really up and running. Thank you Debbie for the detailed quilt directions.
Hugs to everyone,
Bonnie
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