Surprise trip

Surprise trip to tununak with junior high basketball. Nothing like getting to school in the morning and finding out the chaperone is sick. So I went home over my prep and packed and then the plane came early so I had to leave my class with another teacher. I guess the saying that you must be flexible as a teacher was very true today. At least the plane flight was only like 5 minutes. Weird to have to take a plane to a village that is less than 8 miles away. But the pilot did give the kids their roller coaster ride. Must say that was an interesting experience. The kids won both their games tonight. But I am exhausted. Fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow so that we can make it home :)

Kelsey came to visit!!!

Right before leaving for Christmas break my friend Kelsey got to come out and visit.  Thank heavens the weather cooperated and she only had a slight delay in Bethel :)  Here are a couple of pics from our walk to the beach. 

Because it got warm over Thanksgiving some of the ice broke up and washed up on shore.  It is so cool to see!!

On the last day of school we have a Christmas program so I decided to be festive.  Thanks Kelsey for the help.

I'm so happy Kelsey could come out.  And she was a huge help in getting Nali home with me.  Nali actually got to ride on the plane under the seat with me from Chicago to Indy.  That was an interesting experience, but she did really well.  Then after we landed in Indy she jumped in my lap because she wanted to look out the window.  lol.

Gingerbread house

Thanks mom for the gingerbread kit. We had fun!








Then since it was collapsing we had to eat it immediately :)

Nali's new friend

Christmas

We made Christmas ornaments last night!

Please Help!!

I am trying to get supplies for a science fair project.  Two 5th grade girls would like to look at berries and see how the color is related to the taste.  They are really excited to find out, and so am I!!! However, we are in need of some supplies to test the color. If you would like to help you can visit the site below to donate (and if you donate from now until the 14th your donation will be doubled).  Thanks so much!!!  I look forward to updating you all on the progress of their experiment :)

http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/2092725.-1143008877
 
UPDATE: Thanks for all the help. The project was fully funded and we should be getting our supplies shortly! So excited to test them out:)

Food

Thanks mom for the cupcake kit.  Made these last night for the staff meeting.  They look yummy:)

We made an attempt at making bagel dogs this weekend.  They were tasty but maybe a little too much dough on some.  We will have to experiment again soon.