The snowy week of January 21st – 25th, 2019
Hello R7A Families –
Here is one of the frostiest headlines of the week!
Ottawa freezes its way to coldest capital city in the world
Temperature slipped below those of capitals in Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia
Ottawa is the seventh coldest national capital in the world based on average annual temperature. (Canadian Press)
Field Trip to Hillcrest High School to hear NAC Orchestra
The field trip is tomorrow, Monday, January 21st. All students must return their permission forms by tomorrow at the start of school or they will have to stay back. Thank you to Rua’s mom who has volunteered to come with us. It should be wonderful.
“Hana’s Suitcase”. Last week, we finished reading the book “Hana’s Suitcase”. The students were very touched and affected by the story of Hana and George Brady and the Holocaust. We learned last week that George Brady died in Toronto on January 11th at the age of 90 years. You may want to listen to the CBC radio piece on the story. I include some photos of Hana and George with their mother, George in later years with his daughter, Lara Hana, and of George with children in Japan learning about the Holocaust.
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Last week we started our unit on the teenage brain which will include viewing and analysis of the film, “Inside Out”.
We will be reading articles about the brain, watching documentaries and writing reflections. If you are interested, here are two links to an Edutopia article on the brain written by a middle-grade teacher, and the CBC Nature of Things documentary, “Surviving the Teenage Brain” that we are watching in class.
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/middle-schooler-mind-how-brains-learn-heather-wolpert-gawron
https://vimeopro.com/user13599767/docs/video/154086074
Pita pit and pizza orders are due. Pizza – Wednesday, January 23rd (see last week’s post).
Pita Pit! Important note: there will be no Pita Pit next week, Jan. 23rd.
Starting January 30th and for every Wednesday until March 27th, the delicious and nutritious school lunch option is back! Get choices like tender chicken, juicy ham, and even options for dietary restrictions/allergies! And it’s only $5.50! Delicious, nutritious, and affordable! But it gets better! Proceeds go to the Grade 8 end of year field trip! Get your full lunch ordered now! Pay for your delicious lunch selection using a SchoolCashOnline.com account or by cash or cheque. Get your order forms online here, or pick up a paper form at the office! But this great lunch option is only available for order until January 24. Don’t delay, order Pita Pit today! – Student Council
NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. Friday, January 25th is a PD Day for teachers to confer on and create report cards. There will be no school on that day.
Keep warm and have fun in the snow!
Ms Swail