As you have probably noticed, there are two teepees between the elementary and the library. The teepees belong to the school district and are maintained by Mrs. Susan Weaselhead. We will be utilizing the teepees to initiate a reading incentive for our students as well as teach cultural and heritage attributes. It is the Native American Study team’s intention to develop an encampment for display through December. We will also be utilizing the teepees for reading opportunities (both individual and guided). Classes may choose to spend time reading in the teepees as an environmental incentive. In addition, the elementary classes will be setting goals for reading. If goals are met, the students will select an administrator or teacher to spend a winter’s night in the encampment. If the students exceed their goals, they can select addition administrators or teachers to spend the evening in the encampment. For some reason, students finding it empowering when they can tell their teachers and administrators what to do; after all, it is usually the other way around. In this case, all it takes is WORK and a school full of motivated readers! I know our students are motivated, so I will be looking to barrow the warmest sleeping bag available along with a flashlight and a good book.
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| The "chief" pole. |
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| Finishing touches. |
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| Room with a view. |
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| Great neighborhood! (Inside looking out). |
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