LOL

This little green bike cart caught my eye as we were heading to the boat to leave for Christmas Break. I have no idea who it belongs to, but it made me laugh out loud. It's totally something I would do.

You may also notice the complete lack of snow in this picture. Yes, it is almost the end of December and Mackinac Island doesn't have a lick of snow. Sigh...

She's Back

My students were thrilled when Camilla the Christmas Chicken returned this year. She loves spending time at school - especially when my students read to her.

Home

This week my son came home from college for his winter break. Even though she'll never admit it, I think his sister is happy to have him home. At least today...

Bazaar Donations

The Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar is an annual fundraiser held the first weekend in December. All the money raised at the Bazaar is used to support local organizations such as the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. Since the Community Foundation is a huge supports of the school, the kids and I do our best to support them. 

This year the second - sixth graders folded trees out of tattered books destined for the compost pile. After folding, painting, and decorating, the trees were ready to be put up for sale. Their little forest may have only raised $100 for our community, but the lesson in donating your time to support causes you believe in was priceless.

Hooray

 Let the 2023 Christmas cookie baking begin!

(All of those cookie molds were thrifted for $3.00 or less.)