Community Gathering and First Snow Storm - December 2013

Our community gathering was a great success.  The Lower Elementary spent three days in the kitchen preparing authentic Native American dishes.  They prepared Pinole, a traditional drink made of cornmeal, honey and cinnamon, Green Succotash, a soup featuring the “three sisters”, Thumbprint Bread (Kaolatquvil) from the Hopi tribe, Cherokee Bean Balls, Hickory Nut Soup from the Creek Indians, Indian Fry Bread, Baked Beans, Indian Ice Cream, and  Wagmizawasna from the Sioux tribe.  The Upper Elementary presented their original skit called, “Who Really Discovered America?”  In the skit, eight contestants (explorers and Native Americans) gave testimony to prove that they should be given the credit for discovering the Americas.  Songs and humor added to the delightful performance!