This post comes from the front lines...I am sitting in my classroom during my prep period, while the kids are in their Yup'ik class...we are making the transition to a dual-immersion language program in this school over the next few years. At this point, we use alternative languages in the common areas during alternate days. I must admit that my Yup'ik is minimal, and I need to work on it, but I am really self-conscious when I pronounce a word and the class laughs in unison. I will need to take some classes to renew my professional license after I get it, and I know that there are Yup'ik language classes offered at the college extension in Bethel. That is that plan at this time. I just need to work on my vocab and pronunciation.
This is a very short week, with the holiday and an inservice on Tuesday. It is already over tomorrow. The weekend is going to be busy. Lesson plans and e-board meetings for the union. Next week will mark the first round of parent-teacher-student conferences. The year is moving into higher gear...
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