WOW, I never thought I would be so happy for Internet! It really has been killing me not to be able to blog. But now that I have Internet I will be able to update you on all the things that have happened. I had my first day, my first observation, I'm all moved into my house and even my first snow. I still love it here! I have gotten use to getting up at 7 and walking to school every day an I have to say right now it is a nice walk. Walking to school in those temps feel really good right now and it wakes me up every morning. I thought it would be weird to be in a place where there are very little cars but to be honest I don't miss them. Its nice being able to walk everywhere. It has gotten to a point that If I see a car driving around it seems weird to me. I mean there really is no need for them the town. It is less than a mile from one side to the other. But all of three places that have cars , the school, the police, and one family that bought a hummer for some reason (don't ask me why you need a hummer in Atqasuk, AK but it is a really cool car!)
1st day of school
It want great. I love my class. I have 9 children. 3 are girls and 6 are boys. We went over procedures and the kids were rock stars on the first day. My goal for this year is to show them that school can be fun. I have been offered the opportunity to be in charge of yearbook, helping Christine with the newspaper, coach and director. I will be doing A Native Lad, by some lady in England it is about the PFD (Public Fund Dividend) and Alaska's history. I am really excited about starting it. My boss even says that the lady that created the play will come if I put the play on.
Here are some pictures. :)
My first snow
I got to ride shotgun, in the airplane!!
My town from the sky
My picture is in the newspaper in Barrow!!!
This is not a good way to start off a career in a small village where everyone knows everyone; you're going to single yourself out. First off, you need to talk to more people than who you are talking to right now. Your labeling all the kids cavemen brutes before getting to know more about them and their background. Yes, there are a few families who let their kids do whatever they want, whenever they want, but don't assume all of your students are that way. You have the opinion of a few people, not from actual families and parents. I think you need to get to know more of the parents and students personally before publicly making judgments like this. I admire your passion for teaching students, but your beginning to piss off the parents talking about their children this way.
ReplyDeleteI apologize I did not mean it that way. I will delete my statement. I love my community and I love all of my kids. Thank you for pointing that out.
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