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Title Author Date
Final Thoughts 08/16/2010
Final Thoughts 08/16/2010
Daily Blog Karen 08/12/2010
Final Thoughts Matthew 07/22/2010
Daily Blog Debra 06/30/2010
Daily Blog Karen 05/23/2010
Art and Culture 05/20/2010
Subsistence Food 05/20/2010
Relocation of the village 05/19/2010
Arriving in Anchorage 05/19/2010
Some stories and pictures 05/17/2010
Daily Blog Arianna 05/17/2010
Daily Blog Arianna 05/17/2010
Daily Blog Arianna 05/17/2010
Final Thoughts Virginia 05/14/2010

Messages from your sister school

What should we wear? | Submitted on 08/28/2010 by Jody | Delete

hey, we are wondering what to wear on our exchange

Thank you! | Submitted on 08/12/2010 by Karen | Delete

Hey guys! Thank you sooo much for making me feel so welcome while I was in St. Paul this summer. You guys ROCK!

Hey guys | Submitted on 05/14/2010 by Sarah | Delete

Scott I still haven't gotten everyone's email addresses from you :( If you could please email them to me that'd be great (:
We miss you guys!
Hope to hear from you all soon,
Carebear ( aka Sarah :P )

Weather | Submitted on 05/12/2010 by Kayla | Delete

Ah man too bad it's windy there! We kind of tend to bring the weather with us, it's been nice and sunny here, no more snow when we got home. Although today we finally got some wind.

Hey | Submitted on 05/11/2010 by Judy | Delete

Hey Kalyn I didn't ask the boys yet if they forgot any thing else but i think u could just send the stuff and tell your mom thanks for everything. And i wish I could go back there plus I didn't get to finish my shopping.

Holla. | Submitted on 05/04/2010 by Claire | Delete

Thinking about you guys a lot knowing that Scott and I will get to see each other this weekend.

whats sup gials.. | Submitted on 04/30/2010 by jacqueline | Delete

hey | Submitted on 04/28/2010 by allen | Delete

since u guys left this place....its been cold and been kind of windy...looks like u guys brought goot weather but kept it with u guys:P...lol...hows wasilla

last day in shish | Submitted on 04/22/2010 by Davide | Delete

last day...this week has flied away...messed up, really messed up...it's unbelievable how you can get attached to people after just one week...
after breakfast we met at the school...i lost my RURE bag, but i was scared of miss Morell, i wanted to keep it secret till Anchorage....(un)fourtanley she found it (she wasn't mad at all...)...the plane was late, so we passed an hour in the school, exploring new hidden rooms...janelle got hella scary cause of Henry...he hide himself behind doors just to scary her...pretty funny!
then it was time to leave...saying goodbye is never cool, but this time was painful....while we were leaving Henry and Jordan follow the plane with their snowmachine...
in Nome we had a pizza at the airport pizzeria...we spent 72 dollars with hte taxi (for one and an half mile of travel , unbelievable....) and the waitress messed up our ordination...tia got a coke instead of a dr pepper, and chris got a cheese pizza (he is allergic to cheese...)...i had a pizza, but i think the pineapple were passed out (me, sophie and maegan passed the weeking throwing...not cool)
in kotzebue we didn't get out the plane this time, i asked for the certificate for people that fly over the artic circle, but they don't have it anymore...
when we got in Anchorage we recieved cookies and my brother pick me up at the airport...
it was a great, great week, i think i learned a lot about the rural community, and i really have fun in everything i did...i'll seriously miss shish...

Rest, Hanging Out, and Strategizing | Submitted on 04/19/2010 by Scott | Delete

After a long day on Saturday, the Ambassadors rested and had some hang out time with their host families. We then all got together for the matinee of Clash of the Titans on the "big" screen. After the movie we met at Jitters for Italian sodas and planned the week. What a great group!

The reunion | Submitted on 04/18/2010 by Scott | Delete

It was a fantastic reunion from the minute we left the secured area of Ted Stevens International Airport to walking out of Moose's Tooth.The Ambassadors and parents were awesome.

Missing our Central Friends | Submitted on 04/18/2010 by Jousette | Delete

Central we sure miss you. Liz, Brittany, Camry, Roberto and Nick you are all the best we can't wait to see you on Saturday. See you soon!

From Derek | Submitted on 04/17/2010 by Glen | Delete

He said you have to catch him first. Before you can beat him up.

CANT WAIT!!! | Submitted on 04/17/2010 by Denise | Delete

What is it less then two days now :) David and Heather(thank you for hosting me Heather) i cant wait to meet you both and to see every one. I am really exsited i cant wait to see what you have planed. the weather here is being weird but that dose not matter right now it how the weather is up there my mom looked and said something about it being 30 or something but i just hope the wind will not keep us out well i need to go pack.

hello. | Submitted on 04/16/2010 by Andrea | Delete

hi!
lol
idk how to work this email thing! lol

Hello. | Submitted on 04/16/2010 by Andrea | Delete

Hi Guys!
lol whats up?
we are just updating our profiles.
everyone says hi!
well i gots to go.
l8r

hi | Submitted on 04/15/2010 by Kevin | Delete

i am having alot of fun

Hi | Submitted on 04/15/2010 by Kevin | Delete

we can't wait!!!! | Submitted on 04/15/2010 by Tory | Delete

We can't till you guys come!!! Derek, D.D. is going to kill you, and then I will, and I don't know who else is going to. The rest of the girls, probably.

See you soon! | Submitted on 04/15/2010 by Forrest | Delete

See you saturday! I'll have a couple soccer games to watch and play but I'll definitely be at the airport to see you guys!

Forrest

See you soon! | Submitted on 04/15/2010 by Forrest | Delete

What a blast! | Submitted on 04/15/2010 by Liz | Delete

We are having such a great time with you Shungnak!! I am already sad to see Friday advancing so quickly! I am so glad that we will get to see you again when we visit in a few weeks! What an awesome experience thus far! I can't wait for H2Oasis and BBQ, we sure are eating good!!

=) | Submitted on 04/14/2010 by Kalyn | Delete

Next weeks gonna be really fun =D

mlms | Submitted on 04/13/2010 by Katrina | Delete

The school I go to is so cool!! We have 3 grades it's 6th,7th and 8th. OUr principal is Mr.Bactheldor. See ya later.

can't wait | Submitted on 04/13/2010 by David | Delete

yeah. i'll get the chance to meet u guys, and i'm trying my best to make plans for u guys and try to let u guys have fun. i shoulda went even tho i felt sick cuz maybe i wanted to go and see u girls.. and hangout.. so ya

A Few More Days | Submitted on 04/12/2010 by Glen | Delete

Few more days to go there. Can't wait to go.

hey | Submitted on 04/12/2010 by allen | Delete

oh yeah....cool..the weather changed over here.....it just changed in a day..first there was a blizzard..then its raining and snowing....well wet snow...and its been windy....it was really windy on friday night...think the wind speen reached 80 knots....

...Thanks | Submitted on 04/11/2010 by Denise | Delete

that sound like it will be nice and fun almost all the snow is gone from Wasilla but there is still a lot out here on my proporty. I cant wait eight more days.

See you Tomorrow | Submitted on 04/09/2010 by Jousette | Delete

We are so excited to meet you all, we are working on our greeting and getting ready for tomorrow. We are so greatful for all the time you have spent planning a great week for us. See you soon!

snow | Submitted on 04/06/2010 by allen | Delete

yeah....when we were there the snow was melting too....the weathers been up and down over here....been cold then warm then cold..haha....back and fourth...looks like this place is gunna be cold for u guys:P

Snow | Submitted on 04/06/2010 by Brittany | Delete

OMG! I can't believe it's snowing......and for the rest of the week while were testing. And almost all of our snow was melted too...Hows the weather there?

Excited | Submitted on 03/29/2010 by Rachel | Delete

We have the community excited for your arrival. I hope the weather cooperates, slightly snowing here in New Stuyahok this morning.

| Submitted on 03/28/2010 by Jousette | Delete

We are anxious for our visit as well. WE are in the midst of a snowfall, so maybe we will get to see a little warmer weather. We are having technical problems with our upload server out here, am hoping to have videos posted this week. Looking forward to meetnig you all in two weeks.

Hi David | Submitted on 03/27/2010 by Denise | Delete

Hie David we are sorry that you were not able to make it down. But hopefully you will feel up to it in a few weeks when we come up we are all exsited to meet you and every one else in chefornak

sorry | Submitted on 03/23/2010 by David | Delete

hey everyone!!!
i'm sorry that i didn't get to go and all that. i didn't feel good and all that. so yeah i heard it was an awesome trip and yeah. plus this one person told me NOT to go, that sucks u know? well have fun

Getting Ready! | Submitted on 03/22/2010 by David | Delete

Tim and Students! This is Jason Moen, principal of Russian Mission School. We are very excited about your arrival to our community this weekend. The weather has been great with lots of sunshine and mild temperatures. Bring your winter gear as we hope to ice fish-manaq-- and do some exploring in the wilderness around Russian Mission.

Hi guys!! | Submitted on 03/19/2010 by Liz | Delete

The students and I are excited for your arrival! we just posted some new videos of our city! Can't wait to meet you all and share our community with you! Today we had the Staff vs. Students basketball game. staff won!! (sorry students). we hope to do a pep-assembly during the week that you guys are here so we can demonstrate school spirit!

Hey Shungnak | Submitted on 03/19/2010 by Brittany | Delete

Hey it's Brittany it's 3:41, and it's after school I'm so anxious to go. Today we are researching things about Anchorage. Yesturday, we went on an adventure after school, downtown, recording videos of are community.

HEY | Submitted on 03/17/2010 by Denise | Delete

OMG it is soo close two days ish. Are all you ready. we cant wait

Videos | Submitted on 03/16/2010 by Karlie | Delete

We can't get any of the videos posted at this time, but please bear with us--we would REALLY LOVE to go on this exchange, and I'm sure you'd like to see videos and such first. We are trying.

fun and random | Submitted on 03/16/2010 by Denise | Delete

ok so now just for some fun and random things that have been going on. going off of what brittany said we got our snow back but i think it will slowly start to melt away. so that was random now for the funny so down here the creeks never really frezzs we were out at our cabin on fich creek and there were two snowmachins and four people and fell thourgh the ice no one got hurt and the drive team was able to get both sleds out of the creek in 7 mins so that was kind of cool... so ya sorry for the randomness of that :D

So close | Submitted on 03/16/2010 by Denise | Delete

Hi sorry for the late response the weather is looked good hit 40 today and no wind. are you all read to come just three more days? we cant wait so exsited

=) | Submitted on 03/16/2010 by Claire | Delete

kay winter boots are a check! were haveing a meeting right now and were all really excited!!!!!!! we shall see y'all in 6 days 18 hours and 25 minuts!!!!!
kalyn

Hello Brittany and all | Submitted on 03/15/2010 by Jousette | Delete

Glad to see you so excited about your trip here. We are excited as well and will be working this week to get our community videos done, so stay posted. Looking forward to an exciting week with you in Anchorage and then when you come here.

P.s. | Submitted on 03/15/2010 by Derek | Delete

Don't forget to bring your winter boots

Michael | Submitted on 03/13/2010 by Alexandria | Delete

Yes, but we have a road that leads out of town as well. It goes to Utika, the old mining town. Everyone says hi.

gosh | Submitted on 03/12/2010 by Audrey | Delete

i just found out that i am going to be leaving on wednesday when you guys come down here to noatak, i will be leaving for a FEA retreat in anchorage.-audrey

:) | Submitted on 03/12/2010 by Lawson | Delete

can't wait till next week but i hope it will be good there so hows the weather over there?

HI | Submitted on 03/12/2010 by Judy | Delete

I have facebook but i don't know if the boys have facebook. And we don't have rules when we eat at our houses. We eat both native food and store bought food.

Hello =-) | Submitted on 03/11/2010 by Kalyn | Delete

Hey Sarah and I were wondering if you guys had facebook? is there any thing that yall want us to bring with us??? yepp. so bye
Kalyn and Sarah

basketball | Submitted on 03/09/2010 by David | Delete

it was pretty awesome havinng our district over at bethel. we had so much problems with the reff's cuz they got one sided during the last quarter... it was a close game tho.. no worries cuz there's next year.. :D

listen | Submitted on 03/09/2010 by Daniel | Delete

There is a load of snow here in New Stuyahok right now. Because right before the snow came it was all ice and no snow.

Food | Submitted on 03/09/2010 by Claire | Delete

We were talking the other day and wondering what sort of rules you all make about what you can and will eat at home. Our teacher heard a program on the radio about rules people make about what they will eat and what they won't eat. One of our teacher's rules at her house is that they try not to eat anything that was prepared before they bought it, like soup from a can. They do eat canned stuff sometimes, but they like, at her house to make their food from scratch. What are some of your rules in your houses?

Answer | Submitted on 03/09/2010 by Derek | Delete

Yes Murrs are birds that live on the edge of the cliff and murr eggs are the eggs that we harvest before autumn is over.

During Our Visit | Submitted on 03/05/2010 by Selena | Delete

This week would be different if I were on a vacation here in Anchorage, because I wouldn't be exploring Begich Middle School. What I liked during the visit was, meeting people that weren't participating The RURE. I learned that they are more education here at Begich then in Saint Paul.

Bye | Submitted on 03/05/2010 by Brandy | Delete

we're gonna miss you guys!

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Hello again | Submitted on 03/05/2010 by Brittany | Delete

Hello again, I just wanted to say when I go to Shungnak I will purchase a Eagle sweatshirt and wear it when I come back to show true Eagle pride! :)


Sincerely,
Brittany

Just Got Picked!! | Submitted on 03/05/2010 by Brittany | Delete

Hello Shungnak My name is Brittany I just got picked Tuesday to be an exchange student. I'm so excited to come and learn about your community and hope to meet new friends. When you guys come to Anchorage it's going to be a blast I can't wait to meet all of you.

Can't Wait,
Brittany :)

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Hey! | Submitted on 03/02/2010 by Charlene | Delete

I cant wait to go to Sitka!!

Update | Submitted on 03/02/2010 by Ken | Delete

We are having a great time at Colony Middle School with our student host ambassadors. Thus far, we have had some great ice-breakers at Mr. Cox's house, Ms. Kenney has been a wonderful host also. We went to Elmendorf airforce base to tube/sled down the hills. We went to see Avatar 3-D, we've been to McDonalds twice already, and we toured the Matanuska Creamery to learn how cheese is made. Also, we went to Alyeska and rode on the Tram to the top of the mountain!! Today we will be touring a Court House, the Recycling Center, Fredmeyer's and the Wasilla River! We have some great film footage, and when we can get a chance we will down-load some of it for everyone to see!

| Submitted on 03/02/2010 by Selena | Delete

On Saturday when we all got off the plane we were all tired. After we landed i went straight to a basketball game. I was really nervous to go to Bartlett because its a bigger school.

On the first day of school i was also nervous, but after 5 minutes i got used of the school. The classmates had lots of questions; they didnt know where Saint Paul was. The first day was awesome and exciting, just cant wait until tomorrow.

| Submitted on 03/02/2010 by Selena | Delete

You are here! | Submitted on 03/02/2010 by John | Delete

Tricia and I are both having so much fun exchanging with you all. When I lay my head down on my pillow I am seeing what we did together that day. All the new experiences for you like learning how to cross country ski, making cheese curds, milking a fake cow (haha), tram riding, 3-D, tubing...we have shared so much in 3 days. Thanks for all the positive energy you bring with you. More good days ahead.
-Mr. Cox

?? | Submitted on 03/02/2010 by Kalyn | Delete

What are Murr eggs? is it a kind of bird?

How are you? | Submitted on 03/02/2010 by Micahel | Delete

Do you all really live on one road because that is what it looks like in the pictures? Yes, we have chosen who is going and not a moment to soon. We look forward to meeting you too till then I bid you a fond farewell.

Hey!!! | Submitted on 02/27/2010 by Melissa | Delete

I can't wait to go to Deering!!!!! I'm going me Melissa and four other kids! Check out my profile!

Salutations. | Submitted on 02/25/2010 by Peyton | Delete

Hi Reanna. Peyton here. Just wanted to say I can't wait to meet you and everyone else on Friday. Everything has been going so fast my head is spinning, but life goes on. Ah! I can't believe that tommorow is when we go to the Airport. Forewarning, I've never been on a plane before so I might bombard you with questions. Hope to see you soon.

Traveling Ambassadors Announced!! | Submitted on 02/25/2010 by Liz | Delete

Hi Deering!!

I am happy to announce that we have finally a picked our ambassadors. They are the awesome alejandra, the mysterious Michael, the vivacious Virginia, the classy kyra, and the magical Melissa. They are all so excited to meet you guys. I am teaching them how to use the website today so look for updates on their blogs really soon.

Take care,

Liz "teacher extrodinaire"

Welcome!! | Submitted on 02/25/2010 by Liz | Delete

Hi Shungnak students and teacher!!! We are excited to be working with you on the exchange!! We are just under way with posting and getting the students profiles up! we are excited to experience all the new adventures and different aspects of culture! Talk to you again soon!

| Submitted on 02/25/2010 by Selena | Delete

Here iam today being bored and Excited at the same time we will be in Anchorage in about 3 MORE DAYS. I really can not wait to see you guys again. We have questions for you, hope you have questions for us. So we will see you Ambassadors in about 3 Days!!!

New Pictures on Teacher profile. | Submitted on 02/25/2010 by Ken | Delete

I posted some new pictues, film, etc. on my profile and on the community profile.

Bye Snow | Submitted on 02/24/2010 by Brittany | Delete

So all our snow is melting, it's gets pretty cold out at night after being so warm for awhile... Fell going down our driveway this morning from the pipes bursting next door...not funny at all. Some days i can't wait for the snow to be gone then other days i want the snow to stay....well gtg to class talk to you later...

Almost there!!! | Submitted on 02/24/2010 by Brandy | Delete

It's almost time to leave to Anchorage! Cant wait until Saturday and we get to see al you guys again.

Hello | Submitted on 02/24/2010 by Derek | Delete

Yes the ocean here is frozen and we will get a chance to go ice fishing. We can only see the mountains of Russia on a clear and nice weather.

greetings and salutations | Submitted on 02/23/2010 by Emma | Delete

Hi Shandel! I'm really looking forward to meeting you and everyone else. I hope my deep thoughts start showing up. I might placed them a bit too "deep" and they have not surfaced yet! What kinds of things do you like to do? See you guys Friday!! Emma

making contact | Submitted on 02/23/2010 by Jospeh | Delete

Hey, Tyler this is ozzy and i read your profile and you seem like an interesting person and I'm looking forward to seeing you and your parents. What are some things that you would want to do when I get there and what kind of foods you would you like to eat?

trying to upload to a photo | Submitted on 02/23/2010 by Ethan | Delete

I have been trying to upload a photo, lust can't. Sucks, hope we all go there!

hello | Submitted on 02/23/2010 by Harmonee | Delete

Hi guys! One week till we come... cant wait!

One Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | Submitted on 02/19/2010 by John | Delete

We are looking forward to seeing you guys in one week. Do not bring sleeping bags/sleeping pads. We have them. I have enjoyed seeing the videos and your profiles. -Mr. Cox

We're Planning!! | Submitted on 02/18/2010 by Karen | Delete

Hey it's Karen. We can't wait for you guys to get here. We have some really cool stuff planned for you guys and we think that everyone is going to have a great time while you're ere in Anchorage.

Community Profile Films | Submitted on 02/18/2010 by Ken | Delete

I have been able to down-load about half of our community profile films, but we are having technical difficulties with the rest of them. I think we may have to down-load the rest from another location (perhaps when we are in Palmer) that has a more dependable dial-up or wireless connection.

Getting Ready | Submitted on 02/17/2010 by Jousette | Delete

We are anxiously awaiting this new adventure. We are looking forward to learning about life in Anchorage as well as having some of your students learn about life in our small village. We have been updating our posts daily so keep checking back in to learn new information.

We Have Questions!!! | Submitted on 02/17/2010 by Selena | Delete

Us Kids in St.Paul are EXCITED! What are you Begich kids gonna let us explore!?

11 MORE DAYS!!!

Hey | Submitted on 02/17/2010 by Dylan | Delete

Hey. We finally get to talk to you guys. Can't wait for you to come down to Juneau. It's going to be awesome

We are under way! | Submitted on 02/16/2010 by Lance | Delete

Our kids have been chosen and we will begin posting this week!

yup | Submitted on 02/16/2010 by David | Delete

yeah, it's pretty good.. just chill and bored.

| Submitted on 02/15/2010 by Cherissa | Delete

Hi! | Submitted on 02/14/2010 by Jessica | Delete

Hey, you guys. We're all so excited to come and see your town. Have you chosen who is going to come here? We look forward to meeting you!

Getting Close :) | Submitted on 02/14/2010 by Tonia | Delete

We are working hard to get the rest of our Destination work finished, and we are looking forward to seeing you in a couple weeks. Happy Valentines Day.

Good luck | Submitted on 02/13/2010 by Denise | Delete

Well i wish you luck with all your games. so how has everything been up there.

Our Apologies | Submitted on 02/11/2010 by Nicholas | Delete

We're so sorry for not getting our part of the website up earlier. We are really looking forward to ya'll coming up!!

basketball | Submitted on 02/10/2010 by David | Delete

we have basketball trips i think everyweek. so last week we went to chevak and it was awesome. this week were going to toksook and try to beat all teams so we can be on the first seed during district, next week we'll go to bethel and try to get used to the rim so that during district we can do much better... in 2 weeks lol it's the island league, hope we get first. so yeah it's been a long time writing this message and i'm reall excited, if we go to state i might not be able to go rose urban, cuz we might be able to go state if we get our butts in the game.. lol

Urban vs Rural | Submitted on 02/10/2010 by John | Delete

I wanted to mention this to both groups of ambassadors. The town of Palmer actually qualifies as "rural" based on the (city limits) population size, however, because we live in the greater region known as the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, we are actually considered "urban." Our valley has many residents, we are just really spread out over a vast road system. We are so excited to show you guys around!
-Mr. Cox

hello! :) | Submitted on 02/10/2010 by Grace | Delete

Okay I am finally replying to you guys. :) we are all extremely excited about going to visit you guys!!

| Submitted on 02/10/2010 by Dion | Delete

Hey, Guys! How are you guys doing? I'm excited to come and meet all of you.

Hi, Napaskiak! | Submitted on 02/09/2010 by Dion | Delete

Hey, everybody! I'm really excited to meet you guys!

Cant Wait | Submitted on 02/08/2010 by Selena | Delete

Today i was finished with work so i decided to write something! We have about 2 weeks for us to see the Begich Students. We really can not wait until we come to see your School and see what you do for fun. Hope to see you Selena!

Computer pointers | Submitted on 02/06/2010 by Peyton | Delete

I've only worked with the pictures but I'm pretty sure the media is the same deal.
On your profile, or wherever you want to put your photo, click on the link change under the media slot. A box should pop up that tells you to drag or paste your media onto it. I found that I had to manually open up my picture folder and drag the picture into the box.
Hope that help with your computer problems!

To the students of Allakaket | Submitted on 02/06/2010 by Gary | Delete

We are really looking forward to meeting all of you and seeing your village. We are very excited and will be there in 23 days!! See you then.
Mr. Walker

General Information about our area | Submitted on 02/05/2010 by Alexandra | Delete

The community of Eagle River/Chugiak sits just north of Anchorage and is part of the Municipality of Anchorage. A short 10 mile drive from downtown.
The 2000 census found a population of 22,236 in Eagle River and an additional 8,000 in the settlements northeast of Eagle River: Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Thunderbird Falls and Eklutna.[1] About 30,000 people live in the Eagle River and Chugiak areas, on both sides of the Glenn Highway. Many personnel from Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base live in Eagle River, and many of the area's civilian residents commute to Anchorage jobs

Frozen Ocean | Submitted on 02/04/2010 by Claire | Delete

Hey, will the ocean be frozen there? Can we walk on it? Or can we go out on boats? What about ice fishing?

Oh, and can we see Russia from there? We are really excited about coming to Savoonga!!!!

It's been awhile | Submitted on 02/03/2010 by Brittany | Delete

So its a bummer things haven't gone as planned, but were all still really excited... next week Thursday and Friday we have no school..inservice i think but can't be sure...well gotta go for now lunch period is almost over...probably be another few weeks before I blog again...just kidding I got my internet fixed at home so I can talk more often

Hello from Shungnak | Submitted on 02/02/2010 by Jousette | Delete

we are so excited for this upcoming adventure. We are looking forward to seeing what life/school are like in the city, as well as sharing with you life/school in rural Alaska. The opportunities that this week will offer to kids in Shungnak is once in a lifetime. We will continually work on posting profiles, updates and pictures so keep coming back and catching up on all the interesting information on life, families, the community and school in Shungnak, Alaska... where everyday we take pride in being the home of the Shungnak Eagles!

HEY | Submitted on 01/31/2010 by Denise | Delete

HEY everyone how are you all it as been a long time sence we talked last. has your basketball season started yet? and did the weather ever get better yet?i hope you are all having a good weekend i will talk to you all later

Midnight Reflections | Submitted on 01/30/2010 by Tonia | Delete

It was quite the logistic race to get the Begich students to St. Paul, but we are grateful to everyone who worked hard to make it all possible. I personally am grateful that out of over 15 students who started in this adventure during one lunchtime meeting with Mr. Turner, that I have six students who were willing to see it through the majority of the Destinations and be cultural ambassadors for our new friends.
Prior to meeting the Begich students, it never occurred to me that they would not have know each other from their classes and general school interactions. However, I now remember how few people outside my core group that I actually knew in my own jr high school which had hundreds of students attending.
I am thankful that we could help get these kids together and am hopeful that they will maintain this relationship.

How down-load student profile pictures, movies,etc!!! | Submitted on 01/29/2010 by Ken | Delete

I can't seem to down-load anything yet, can't get any profiles started, have video, but can't seem to figure out this darn computer stuff!!!! Any pointers????

Hello | Submitted on 01/28/2010 by Rachel | Delete

Good Morning. We are looking forward to going to Sitka and are excited to host you as well!

Hello from Shungnak | Submitted on 01/25/2010 by Jousette | Delete

We are excitedly awaiting our cultural exchange. There are many wonderful and exciting things we want to share with you about our small rural community. While life in rural Alaska has its own unique challenges, we also have many positive aspects within our small community that make rural life fun and adventuresome. We are looking forward to your time here, a chance to share and grow with you!

oo ok | Submitted on 01/25/2010 by Denise | Delete

ya we heard a bit about that idea but ya we are all just like why. So anyway you gays are set to come down the 19 till the 26 of march but it is still quite a ways away so what are you all up to how is school and what not going. And we are all just as bumbed out as you all i cant wait for you all to acutally get down here

Counting down! | Submitted on 01/22/2010 by Debra | Delete

We're so excited to be visiting you in just 3 days! My students are eager to see what plans have been made for their visit. We've had the privilege of meeting some people from St. Paul recently and can't wait to meet everyone else. See you soon!

Sra. Abshier

inservice days | Submitted on 01/21/2010 by David | Delete

matthew have to be in inservice days because of his "BOSS", nah mean? cuz maybe he's a lil too short for it and i don't know.. lol i kid... i really don't know, i was telling him that he can do it over there with polycom and stuff, but i don't know what happened..

hey | Submitted on 01/21/2010 by howard | Delete

hello

Hey!! Ben Eielson | Submitted on 01/21/2010 by Elizabeth | Delete

Hey, how are you guys?... we just started this thing and hope to get back an reply

saying hi | Submitted on 01/21/2010 by maxie | Delete

hello to Ben Eielson

Hii Ben Eielson | Submitted on 01/21/2010 by Jonilyn | Delete

hii:D how are you guys doing?

Hi Ben Eielson | Submitted on 01/21/2010 by Chelsea | Delete

Hi, we are finally getting started on this. Hope to start exchanging messages soon.

this sucks | Submitted on 01/20/2010 by Lawson | Delete

thought i'd never do this cause i was little disappointed of not going but no the weather didn't die yet but its not that windy like the start of the month

Whazzup? | Submitted on 01/19/2010 by Alexandria | Delete

It will be nice meeting you guys! We hear that you have something called a "wheel". How many stories high are your igloos?

| Submitted on 01/18/2010 by Selena | Delete

Hey this is me Selena again i just wanted to let ya guys know that were all excited for you guys to come up here. We already got everything planned out!
8 MORE DAYS! :D

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this is a bummer | Submitted on 01/16/2010 by Denise | Delete

so did the wind finial die down out there. and we are all kind of wondering why is it so improtant for Matthew to be there for inserves days? so what did you all do this week. i hope that it was a good week. Down here we have gym and band and languages as some of the fun non-required classed. what kind of fun classes do you have up there

Greetings | Submitted on 01/15/2010 by Stan | Delete

We are having fun making videos about our community and we are looking forward to visiting your school. Look for our posts sometime soon.

We got tickets! | Submitted on 01/14/2010 by Karen | Delete

We got our tickets and if everything goes according to plan, we'll be in St. Paul on January 25th at 4:00pm. Can't wait!

the plan | Submitted on 01/13/2010 by David | Delete

i think the plan is that were going on March so i think that sucks but it's all good since i don't want to miss basketball trips and the district so it's awesome

round 3 :( | Submitted on 01/11/2010 by Denise | Delete

ok this is getting old i am sorry you guys are stuck there my mom looked and it shows that tusday is going to be much better but ya so round 3 here we go

round 2 :( | Submitted on 01/09/2010 by Denise | Delete

hey guys we will see you all tomorrow :) good luck!

Day before SWEET!!! :D | Submitted on 01/09/2010 by Denise | Delete

I know right this is going to be soo much fun i cant wait. Hey I heard about Heather is she ok, sorry I have not been on for a while. Ummm David my New Years was the best ever i am glad yours was great too. Lawson welcome back how were things in Bethel? I hope everything went well and i hope you all the best of luck getting here the weather has been good in the 20s and a little bit of fog in the early morning and late late evening soo looks like you are all good well I will see you all tomorrow have a good night :D

Field Trip today | Submitted on 01/08/2010 by Debra | Delete

Today my students and I are visiting the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program at UAA. We'll meet Mike Bourdakofsky to learn from him about St. Paul community. The students will be videotaping during our visit, so look for some new stuff on the Community Profile soon!

Sra. Abshier

Touching Base | Submitted on 01/08/2010 by Ken | Delete

Hello. Mr. Kuykendall here. We are taking our pre-test right now, and everyone is excited about participating in the program. I tried to save my profile yesterday, but it didn't save for some reason. We will be making student profiles as soon as we can get the saving problem resolved. Looking forward to a positive and exciting exchange! Can't wait to meet you.

one more day | Submitted on 01/08/2010 by Lawson | Delete

hello everybody man can't belive one more day its pretty exciting to see everyone

Stand by for Video! | Submitted on 01/07/2010 by Debra | Delete

Hey, everyone in St. Paul! My students here at Begich are busy right now making some community videos for you to see. We'll be posting them between now and Monday, so keep an eye out for updates from our end.

Deb Abshier

wats poppin'? | Submitted on 01/06/2010 by David | Delete

hey, happy newspaper... lol jk happy new years to all ya'll peeps, hope you guys had a great time, mine was pretty awesome so don't ask.. lol i'm playin... so yeah gonna go there pretty soon!! exciting! well hope the weather will be good when we go there if not idk.. lol

wats poppin'? | Submitted on 01/06/2010 by David | Delete

Happy New Year | Submitted on 01/05/2010 by Brittany | Delete

Would have said on the first but, our computer is acting crazy..but anyways happy new year..and im so excited to meet you guys in person on saturday. And i hope you guys like what were going to do, and enjoy your exchange. Talk to yha'll later.

hey everyone | Submitted on 12/31/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey everyone i hope you are all doing well and i hope you all have a great new years

have fun | Submitted on 12/31/2009 by Denise | Delete

well i hope you have fun thanks for getting on it has been for ever sence anyone has been on but that is ok well talk to you later

happy new year guys | Submitted on 12/30/2009 by Lawson | Delete

happy new year guys right now im at bethel with my family and i think i'll be back to chefornak at the 6th of the new year

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! | Submitted on 12/25/2009 by Denise | Delete

Merry Christmas Everyone i hope you all are haveing a great day

hosting | Submitted on 12/24/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey on the note of hosting Heather you will be staying with me :) ok well have a good break i will talk to you all later

christmas break | Submitted on 12/21/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey we just got out for chritmas break are you all on break as well or do you all get out later

SWEET | Submitted on 12/19/2009 by Denise | Delete

it is exciting i cant wait there really is not a lot to Wasilla but that is coming from someone who lives here i just hope you guys will all like it and that you will all have fun at one point or another or the whole time works too :)ok well i need to go i am baby sitting. do any of you have jobs and what do you have up there for work? ok i will talk to you all later. 22day till you come :)

yo whaz up? | Submitted on 12/18/2009 by David | Delete

hey,... sweet!!! idk what should we do, prolly get to know who we are in wasilla, lol... it's really exciting and kinda nervous.. lol

We're getting started today! | Submitted on 12/18/2009 by Debra | Delete

Just a quick not to everyone in St. Paul School to let you guys know that today we're beginning our first Destination. Can't wait till the kids have their profiles up, and you guys can finally "meet" each other via the web site!

Sra. Abshier

Yo whaz up? | Submitted on 12/18/2009 by Haileigh | Delete

Hey Whats up? today everybody found out who we were hosting. I am hosting David Chagluak. We Also found out what we are doing when you guys are here and we have a host family day on Sunday. I was wonder what you want to do. If you don't have any ideas I can give you some ideas. let me know. OMG I am so excited. YEAH!!!!!!!

Ok hi | Submitted on 12/18/2009 by Denise | Delete

Hey there i have a dew things i want to let you all know about and that i need to know from everyone. Um ok so while you are all here this is what we have planed it could be changed but this is what we have for now:

Saturday: when you arive you will be staying at my house
Sunday: is a day with your hosting family
Monday: we will plan on going to U.A.A and the animal shelter
Tuesday: we were thinking about a picture scavenger hunt of Wasilla
Wednesday: sledding at hatchers pass if we can
Thursday: BOWLING (hopfuly)
Friday will be a host family night to wined down before leaving Saturday
so that is what we have planed and what i would like to know is if any of you have allergies to any foods or animals. ok Well i will talk to you later

i guess it is worth | Submitted on 12/17/2009 by Denise | Delete

well i guess the bad weather is worth the sight i dont know meny times that opportunitue gose around and about the shirt mrs. williams has all your sizes and if it is a t shirt or a sweater i am not sure it is what ever we have more of

meteor shower | Submitted on 12/16/2009 by David | Delete

yeah it was pretty awesome when i was wachin' them, but then a day after that, the weather gotten bad and started to be cold and windy. it's alright tho, it's almost christmas, you know?

meteor shower | Submitted on 12/16/2009 by Lawson | Delete

yeah it was pretty cool i watched it with my cousin

just wondering | Submitted on 12/16/2009 by Denise | Delete

hay lawson i am not sure what the game plan is about the shirt and stuff but i will ask tomorrow and then i can let you guys know ok
did you see the meteor shower too?

meteor shower | Submitted on 12/16/2009 by Denise | Delete

wow that is way cool i have never seen one before.was it easy to see or kind of hard what color were they wow lucky that is just way cool

just wondering | Submitted on 12/15/2009 by Lawson | Delete

so hows the t-shirts and the sweat shirts going to look like when we get there? it sounds pretty cool getting those kind of stuff

who is sierra | Submitted on 12/15/2009 by Scott | Delete

You should guess which one she is.......

Ahhhhhhhh! FINALS! | Submitted on 12/15/2009 by Scott | Delete

we are really looking forward to your visit and meeting you all. We are all totally stressed out now because of finals. We are looking forward to our break! Cheers,

meteor showers last night | Submitted on 12/14/2009 by David | Delete

man, last night was so awesome that i was watchin meteors showers!!! seems like every second one goes down..... it was pretty awesome that i wish i can watch again, nah mean???.. lol

meteor showers last night | Submitted on 12/14/2009 by David | Delete

water point | Submitted on 12/12/2009 by Denise | Delete

well as long as it is back i guess it is all good.

water point and power | Submitted on 12/11/2009 by Heather | Delete

yeah we usually have problems with the watering point and the electricity during the winter every year. The pipes freezes up because the power went off from the strong wind we had a while back.

water point | Submitted on 12/11/2009 by Heather | Delete

hey (: | Submitted on 12/10/2009 by Kayla | Delete

how is everyone doing? we're a week away from our winter break away from school, im so excited!!!

WAZUP | Submitted on 12/10/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey what up guys? do you guys have a cristmas break coming up if you do guys eat or do is there anything inparticular.

OMG 14 Days Till X-Mas | Submitted on 12/10/2009 by Haileigh | Delete

: D | Submitted on 12/10/2009 by jaimie | Delete

Hi! Just wanted to wish you all a happy holidays!!!

sweetness | Submitted on 12/10/2009 by Denise | Delete

wow that is really nice of you guys dose that mean i should recored us trying to say it who knows it might be funny

| Submitted on 12/08/2009 by Lawson | Delete

so we done a video on how to say our schools name and will try to upload it sometime

:D | Submitted on 12/05/2009 by Denise | Delete

sweet that would be awsome

:D | Submitted on 12/05/2009 by Denise | Delete

| Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Lawson | Delete

sure im the one that raps and most of my cousins like my rap, we'll try to make a video some time

o yeah | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey we are all interested in hearing the short teachers sone and some of the rappe songs you guys have ok well i am off for home i will talk to you guys later have fun

Hiya!!! | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by jaimie | Delete

I'm skipping the "how's it going" thing... just wanted to say that we're all very very excited about meeting you all next month!!!

Later days!!- jaimie

OMG X-Mas is like only 22!!!!!!!!!! yay | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Haileigh | Delete

So What are you guys doing for christmas? my christmas is going to be Crazzzzzzzy. my sister and her boyfriend are coming up from Massachusetts and my grandma is coming up from California. I can hardly handle my sister by herself but with my exotic grandma and my sister together is going to drive me insane. Talk later

Hey there you guys! :] | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Kayla | Delete

My first blog.
Nice to hear from you all!
January is fast approaching, how super excited is everyone? And has anyone been out of the village before? I know I'm excited! :) What made you guys want to sign up for the exchange?

yo | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Brittany | Delete

i'm so excited to meet yah'll its going to be amazing. and excited to have this trip.

hey lawson | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Brittany | Delete

we wanted to know if you can get us a clip of you rapping.

whaz up peeps | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Haileigh | Delete

Hey Whats up? How is school doin'? Today has been super duper boring. When I get home though I'm goin' to go over to my next do neighbors house becuase they are in a black metal band and they just wrote a new song? do you guys like black metal or death metal or even any kind of metal bands? GTG. Blog later
Peace out

hey guys | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey what up how was school . i am on right now with the other five of us so i hope that they will send you guys messages. i heard that you guys are having power and water problems. so is that just normal for you guys cause no one as metioned it like it is not a change from the norm. well i hope everything is going good up there. ok well i am going to go look around i wil be back later. :)

hey whats up | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Brittany | Delete

hey hows it going..haven't been on..real busy...we just had the most amazing sunset with pinks, puples, orange with a little yellow it looked so beautiful. best part of the day..

Whazz up peeps | Submitted on 12/04/2009 by Haileigh | Delete

videos!!! | Submitted on 12/03/2009 by Kayla | Delete

for adams group i am posting videos, (right after this) made by me and the rest of the klukwan group!!! check them out they are awesome!!!

THANKS GIVING | Submitted on 12/03/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey sorry never asked but how was everyones thanks giving. i hope it went well. this is kind of random but do you guy have other holidays or days of celebration that we or others might not have?

long time no see | Submitted on 12/03/2009 by Denise | Delete

hey good to here from you what have you been doing has school been going well. you might have noticed that i am like the only person on here regularly i will see about changing that. Well life is good it is warm do here is has been in at 40 for the last few days which is irritating we need more snow. school is going good getting ready for finals the week after next. Has school been flying by for you up there or is it just me being crazy ( i am not really crazy i just say i am ) ok well i guess i am out of here hope to here form you guys soon and ttyl

his own song ? | Submitted on 12/03/2009 by Denise | Delete

wow that is impressive his own song cool if every short person here had a song you would be able to fill a book with them. the 9th graders are really really short nothing agenst short people they are ninja. Short people are fun to be arond too so heres to the short people. Asfor n.y.o i do not know what it is up to right now but basketball in just getting started it will be fun i play in the pep band. Hey is there is a game while you guys are here would you like to go? i think we would be able to arange it. ok well i am going to responed to the others i will talk to you later

hey wats up | Submitted on 12/02/2009 by Lawson | Delete

hey hows it going over there i never done this for awhile and i just thought i say hi again... so wats up.

From the short teacher :-) | Submitted on 12/02/2009 by Matthew | Delete

Yes, it's true--I am the shortest teacher in the building. Quite proud of it, too. But Jackie's not any taller than I am . . .

ayy.. whats sup guys.:) | Submitted on 12/02/2009 by jacqueline | Delete

hey Denise.
my school is doing great. yeah we call matthew shortie:). oh he has his own song. the title is replay. when u say shorty u can't shoot, he will run over you. haha.. right matthew?. haha.. yeah we have lots of invents to do.
Oh do you guys play N.Y.O and basketball this year?
how are you doing today? i am doing good.
well i am genna watch the boys play ball. and have free time. Bye and have a great day. :)

hey school today :s | Submitted on 12/01/2009 by Denise | Delete

Hey Jacqueline school was blaa really just got back from a four day weekend which was boring beyond belife but other then that is is good painted alot and went to the great alaskan shoot out U.A.A boys team lost the girls won again four years now.

wow i hardly remember half of the N.Y.O you mensioned just remembered the wrist carrie. From the sounds of it is is kind of a big thing up there we dont really have a lot of people in it i think i dont really know i have not looked in to it. So dose every one call your teacher matthew short or is that just you cause well ya that is just funny sorry not meaning to be mean but it is. ok well i have going to go i will talk to you all later.

hey people. | Submitted on 12/01/2009 by jacqueline | Delete

hi what's sup?

my schools name is Chaputnguaq High School.

how are u guys doing?

we are doing good!

well i am genna get going.

have fun and have a great day!

sports=] | Submitted on 12/01/2009 by jacqueline | Delete

The basketball is going to start today (november 30, 2009). we play agenst other villages like kipnuk, newtok, toksook, nightmute, and other villages that i cant remember. yeah we participate in n.y.o too. but not some of them. theirs kneel jump, one foot, two foot, one arm, toe kick, stick pull, indian stick pull, and wrist carrie. we mostly get 1st place. some times 2nd. :-). well i am going to check other things and listen to my teacher what's he is saying. ( my short teacher matthew). Buh Bye

sports | Submitted on 11/30/2009 by David | Delete

were going to have basketball practice today after school so yeah i'm gettin ready. we play against the coast like the 1a teams. yeah we like to do the NYO. i do the wrist carry, kneel jump, and some other events when i get the chance, it's pretty awesome!

Sports | Submitted on 11/27/2009 by Denise | Delete

Basketball is just getting started down here. When dose it start up there and who do you guys play agenst? We had noticed that on some of your guys profile that you Participate in N.Y.O. We were interested in which Categories you compete in? ok well I need to go I have to take care of the animals talk to you all latter.

yeah | Submitted on 11/23/2009 by David | Delete

no problemoo,
nothing much just same old same old, everything is going alright and just waiting for basketball season. Hope to go there soon.

Hey there how are all of you | Submitted on 11/20/2009 by Denise | Delete

Hey David thanks for the pronounciation of chaputuguaq we will work on it :) So every one has asked whats up and just saying Hi. So HI EVERY ONE everything is going good it is cold but not as cold as it is there i bet we just got snow like two weeks ago FINILY :) school is flying by you guys would all be here before we know it i just get soo exsited well i need to go home so i will post more later talk to you all later :)

we have a question! :) | Submitted on 11/20/2009 by jaimie | Delete

Hey, it's cold outside!!! Anywho, we had some questions about when we all visit the Univeristy!

What kind of subjects are you interested in? i.e., Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Art...

Also, what are you looking forward to in your visit to the University??

Later Days!

how to say my school | Submitted on 11/18/2009 by David | Delete

ok, were just chillin here, not enough people came to school but it's ok, it's finally quiet!.. lol chaputnguaq (CHA-PUT-NGUAQ) that end part is hard for white people to say.. lol but it's ok, you people start practicing how to say it.. lol joke
kk peace n hope you guys will holla back, peace

Can not wait | Submitted on 11/18/2009 by Selena | Delete

Hi guys this is me Selena again i'm just wanted to post something on her so yeah I can't wait till i meet you guys Sisters School Bye

~Selena~

tea and crumpets | Submitted on 11/17/2009 by Amy | Delete

Hey, we picked our team too
BTW, we were wondering who sierra is in the picture .

wats up | Submitted on 11/16/2009 by Lawson | Delete

hey this is lawson from chefornak school here is pretty good

Greetings from people St.Paul | Submitted on 11/14/2009 by Taylor | Delete

Greetings,
Were on board! Matthew Turner is here getting us started. We are so psyched to meet you. Hope you check out our profiles. We can't wait for you to come out here.

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Hey | Submitted on 11/13/2009 by Brittany | Delete

Hows school going.
It's cool here, everyone here is
a little hyper.
But having fun.

hey! | Submitted on 11/12/2009 by jaimie | Delete

Hey! what's up?! :)

we were wondering how to say the name of your school... it'd be really cool if you could tell us!!
Thank you!!!! Bye!

hey! | Submitted on 11/10/2009 by jacqueline | Delete

hows your school today?
my school is doing good.
how are u doing?
i am doing good.
well g2g to class bye have fun!:)

hey! | Submitted on 11/10/2009 by jacqueline | Delete

waz up | Submitted on 11/06/2009 by Scott | Delete

Our team is picked and we are looking forward to getting to know your team!!!

Yeah Ha! | Submitted on 10/21/2009 by John | Delete

Hello. Mr. Cox here. This is my first time on the Sister School website. My students are taking the pre-test right now. We are so excited to exchange with you. We will all make excellent teachers for one another. I was involved with this program last year, and would like to congratulate all of you for becoming a part of an extraordinary experience. Can't wait to meet you.

Hey Guys! | Submitted on 09/25/2009 by | Delete

Hey everybody...

What's up? | Submitted on 09/09/2009 by | Delete

Hey, we are excited to see you!

Hey Guys | Submitted on 09/09/2009 by | Delete

Can't wait to get there!!

See you later!

Can't Wait | Submitted on 08/28/2009 by | Delete

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