The world changed 15 years ago today...

I heard somewhere that high school students today are learning about 9/11 in the history books - what also dawned on me is they probably do not understand how shocking it was for this to happen since they are faced daily with shootings, terror attacks, police hate, etc. 9/11 is their norm - sad.

But - onward and forward to my classroom and life in Togiak.

This past week has been quiet - the kids had Monday (Labor Day) off and then they had Friday off because we had an in-service day. I kept the classroom environment light and fun as much as possible. I invited the 5th grade class to come and do an art project with us! The 5th graders helped my little 1st graders make sun catchers. When I showed the principal, he said he had never seen or heard of sun catchers - and neither had any of the students. It was a fun afternoon for all.

Some teachers got together Thursday night and went to First Creek for a little cook out and some R&R. The weather was a little chilly and I felt my first chill that evening. I brought a turkey burger and chopped up zucchini foil wrap for my dinner - I forgot to bring silverware, but a seashell worked just fine!

Today is rainy, foggy and hazy - a perfect day for another cup of coffee, some reading for homework (I am taking a class Teaching in Rural Alaska), and I might even get out of my pajamas - who knows! Here are a few pictures taken throughout the week..

A special shout-out to Patti for sending me this awesome care package! Chips and peanuts for dinner was the perfect meal last night :)