Kilted Fridays Adventures

[keltic]

Keltic-

Have you worn a kilt to school yet? I'm an elementary school library media teacher and since most of the staff does the casual Friday thing, I'm considering making it "Kilted Friday" when my long-awaited Matt Newsome kilt arrives in the Spring. Understand, most of my kiddos are pretty respectful--my last name is "Butts" and they learn pretty quickly to deal with that-- so a kilt should be no big deal.

Pbutts,

yes, I have worn a kilt to school, but only for teaching about St. Patrick's Day. I've also dressed as a pirate, worn "elf" ears, and put temporary tattoos on my bald head, all in the interest of engaging the students (yes, that's it, engaging the students in meaningful learning, I'm certain that's why I do it.....)

What a coincidence that your last name is Butts, we have a 2nd grade teacher with that same name.

Here's my plan. I'm going to my principal soon and will tell him that I plan on wearing my kilts on quite a few days as we approach St. Patrick's Day, and that I will use that as part of the music lessons, which will of course, include not only the music, but the traditions, customs, etc of the celtic culture both in the US and in the motherland. After that, I figure kilted fridays can just kick in without too much notice. AND, we have no dress code for the staff, so it will be tough for an admin to tell me not to wear the kilt.

That said, I spend a lot of time teaching my students about the proper way to respond to something that is new to them. Unfortunately, the district I work in, just 50 miles south of Pittsburgh, might as well be in the deep mountains of Appalachia (yes, we are part of that mountain range). Most of my students are poor and have no experience outside of their little towns. When I play them a song in a foreign language, their first reaction is to laugh. A few of them are catching on that were they to leave their town, THEY would be the ones who are different and would be the target of ridicule (assuming others have the same initial reactions that they do.) My wearing a kilt would be just one more way I can teach them about the diversity that exists in the world, and how they should respond when they encounter it.

[pbutts]

Keltic -- That's a good plan. I do Irish/Celtic stories throughout the week, and that Saturday will be my first time marching with the pipe band, too.

So I would guess a lot of your kiddos probably have Scots and Irish families.

[kylewsnow]

My job does not allow me to kilt up on Fridays, but Saturdays are all mine. The good wife and I went out to the local pub again last night. I got to debut my new belt, buckle and sporran hangers from USA kilts (I just received the package that afternoon) and the hand knit garter ties my wife made.


Kyle Snow

[Mael Coluim]

Very smart, Kyle. Indeed, your Saturdays are our Fridays!

[Mael Coluim]

Today, I wore my Newsome Box Pleat in the St. Columba tartan. Several nice comments.

Glad Kilted Friday finally got here!

[MizzouScotsman]

Another great Friday and yes, another day kilted. I wore today my MacQueen tartan with a simple white button down shirt, tie, and my great black wool vest with my grandfather's gold pocket watch dangling from a wonderful antique fob with my birthstone (Garnet) in it. To top it all off, my wonderful Navy balmoral.

I simply love my kilted Fridays.

[hector]

I got an e-mail this Friday announcing my day-wear outfit from Hector Russell was ready for delivery. I start day dreaming for next Friday.

[Mael Coluim]

I got an e-mail this Friday announcing my day-wear outfit from Hector Russell was ready for delivery. I start day dreaming for next Friday.

Ah, the end of The Jones is within sight, Hector! We look foward to your Kilted Friday Adventures. Don't forget to share a pic or two with us!

[hector]

It's Friday and I am proud to show my brand new daywear outfit from Hector Russell.
For the most of you probably not really extra-ordinary. But for me, I feel like a child getting a precious (although slightly delayed) Christmas present.

Nice week end to all!

Hector

http://s1321.beta.photobucket.com/us...medium=visitPB

[sailortats]

Very nice indeed. You look very sharp Hector.