“That we leave our homes, that we step through our doors to the world, that we travel our whole lives not because we want to collect exotic T-shirts, not because we want to consume foreign adventure the same Western way we consume plastic and Styrofoam and LCD TVs and iPads, but because it has the power to renew us—not the guarantee, not the promise, just the possibility. Because there are places our imaginations can never construct for us, and there are people who we will never meet but we could and we might. It reminds us that there is always reason to begin again.” - Stephen Markley, Tales of Iceland or "Running with the Huldufólk in the Permanent Daylight"
Day one and two down and 12 more to go! Dadda officially became a member of the Fletcher clan when trekked out for Calgary's best poutine last night. A nacho veggie girl like myself, we dove into the cheezy, graviness that is poutine and stopped at Scotsman Hill for the epic panoramic that will describe the skyline to those back home in Akranes. Canadian food - CHECK! Early fall Canadian snowstorm - also CHECK! Poor girl came in to Edmonton from Reykjavik (where it was warm and sunny by the way) to a total whiteout! Thank goodness for the Red Arrow bus and the reality of the fast-changing weather in Cowtown. On our first day at school, Dadda was welcomed by our whole staff and given the full building tour by two of our student leaders. Armed with a few talking points and pride for our school, E and J did a fantastic job showing our special guest all of the things that make Marlborough amazing! From our spanky new Learning Commons to the well-loved Space Place (sensory room), Dadda got to see some of the places we have been talking about the past few weeks. I am trying to arrange an extended stay in Iceland to build and implement a sensory room for their staff and students but not sure if I'll be able to fandangle it! Stay tuned! ;O) After a busy morning in grade 1/2, (thank you Ms. N for welcoming Dadda into your classroom first before knowing what a wonderful person she is), Dadda was off to grade 3 to experience an in-school field trip with Scientists in Schools. Looking at structures, forces, and varied materials, the crew constructed, tested, and revised designs for towers and bridges checking for stability and vulnerability. One day in a Canadian classroom and she is already being asked to participate in design-thinking. Go team Marlborough! After a crazy Monday, we got home, changed into comfy clothes and decided to brave the weather..."I'm sure those dark skies won't be here for at least an hour"....or not! We proceeded to get caught in a rainstorm of epic proportions, hail and wind included, and have decided that, unlike the wicked witch of the west. we are not made of sugar and won't melt in the rain! Laughing as we made the last few steps up to the front of the house we figured another change of clothes and some time in front of the fireplace would do the trick! Now we are blogging side by side, fireplace still blazing, and feeling more and more excited about our time together in the coming weeks. Now, just enough time for a delicious candy coma, Iceland style, and off to bed! Lots ahead tomorrow: class visit, Math Coach meeting and Locked Room! Riddle me this...are you ready?
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AuthorAubrey: "Leader of the Elves"....that's me. Mom of two amazing guys, wife to one bigger (yet no less amazing) guy and teacher of little ones. Blogging about the adventures (usually with my rubber chicken in tow) is one of my favourite things. Archives
April 2019
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