Day 84 - Algonquin Village

The Grade 3 class next door to us has been studying the Algonquin Tribe. They have learned a lot about their housing, clothing, and culture. As part of their portfolio presentations, they created Algonquin village for each season with an emphasis on how they had to adapt to the climate. Above is a spring village.

Day 327 - Looking inward and outward

Kids and teachers are tired and anxious for portfolio presentations to be done. It's an interesting process that allows both teachers and students to look inward and reflect on their progress. However, it can be stressful for some. Of course the weather's not helping lift spirits. We had snow and freezing rain yesterday and then it rained ALL day today. Kids were 'locked' inside once again and the school yard now looks like one big old gray slushy. I took this pic just before leaving school. It was 4:30 and already DARK. This is what the staffroom window looked like from the inside, looking outward....big sigh. But...the sun will come out tomorrow...