Dear R7A Families –

It has been a truly wonderful year. As a group, R7A has a heart, energy and intelligence that is very special. When I look back at photos from September, I am amazed to see how much the students have changed. Many have made very good progress in their studies. All have learned in many ways. Take a look at the poster below and the first few lines.

We have 4 days left of school. Monday is a relatively “calm” day. On Tuesday, the grade 8s will have their leaving ceremony rehearsal, cake, and dance. We will be having a potluck party in the afternoon with our DHH friends. I have prepared a slide show celebrating the year. If you would like a copy, let me know. On Tuesday, report cards go home. Please review the learning skills and marks.

On Wednesday, we have our leaving ceremony at Hillcrest. Mr. McKean and I are hosting. Ms Prokaska will be leading the grade 7 orchestra, and some of our R7A students will be performing.

Thursday is our last day.

I wish you all a very happy and safe summer. On July 14, I will be starting my Mont Blanc trek in France, raising money for Christie Lake Kids and hopefully staying on the mountain!

Please make sure your children keep up with their reading and fees that insatiable curiousity!

Happy trails to you and your families,

Ms Swail

Hello R7A Families –

Only two more weeks of grade 7 left, and they are going to be busy! This is good, by the way. We do not want bored students!

On Tuesday, the Intermediate boys head to their soccer tournament. On Thursday, Rideauwood will be making presentations to the grade 7 classes.

Friday is our big Grade 7 Sports Field trip to Carleton University. Thanks so much to Norah’s mom for volunteering. PLEASE make sure your children have water bottles, sun screen, a hat and a healthy snack. We will be inside and outside. All willing will be swimming so they will need a swim suit and a towel. All children will first be tested for ability. They will be going to the Carleton U. cafeteria for lunch – very exciting! All of the permission forms are in. Please make sure you have paid for the trip or contact me as soon as possible if you need some help with the $25.00 cost.

We may be having a potluck next week if I hear from more parents willing to contribute. As of now, I have heard from one parent.

The last day of school is Thursday, June 27th.

I hope you enjoyed the Sunday sunshine. I hit the Gatineau Park trails with fellow hikers as we train to circumnavigate Mont Blanc in July – for fitness, adventure and raising funds for Christie Lake kids. It was very muddy but beautiful. Here is a shot from the top of the Skyline trail looking down on one of the Camp Fortune ski hills. Good to see green!

 

Ms Swail

 

Good morning R7A Families –

I hope you enjoyed this weekend’s glorious weather and were able to get outside. 

This week, we have many events going on at school including the Orientation for the incoming grade 7s, a Parasport program presentation and our VM Stock Market for the grade 8s on Friday. As well, on Thursday the OCDSB Track and Field finals take place with our own stars, Samuel and Arian!

Field Trip forms and payment ($25.00) for the June 21 Carleton University field trip are due on Wednesday. That is the last day for submission. If you have financial concerns, please send me an e-mail. PLEASE have your children return the forms.

 

The school will be good and hot today, and for many days to come until the end of school on June 27th. Please encourage your children to bring a water bottle and sunscreen and hats.

Oh, yes, academics! As always, we will be busy in room 201 and across the division: guided reading, geography research and writing, and the start of a film we can all enjoy and discuss. I have not heard from any of you about the proposed class potluck.  No pot, no luck! Oh, that must be the heat affecting me!  Please let me know if you are interested. It would have to be next week.

Ms Swail

 

Good morning R7A Families –

This is an important week for many of you as you celebrate Eid. EID MUBARAK to you and your loved ones.

For everyone, this is a 4-day week. Friday is a PA Day designated for teachers to begin work on their term 2 report cards.

On Monday, June 3rd, tomorrow, the whole Intermediate Division is heading to the Supreme Court of Canada for a guided tour in French, and then will be doing self-guided tours to places such as Parliament Hill and Major’s Hill Park. Let’s hope the weather cooperates. Please remind your children that we all have to be very respectful on the guided tour, and stay with the group and listen with the teachers and volunteers when in a group. We are scheduled to be back at school by 1:15. Thank you to Norah’s mom for volunteering to be one of the parent chaperones.

In Health Education, we have concluded our study of substances and keeping ourselves safe. We are now embarking on a brief unit on Healthy Growth and Development where we generally study female and male changes during adolescence, and most importantly, healthy relationships and communication. A letter informing you of this unit is attached.

The Natural Disaster presentations by students will start on Tuesday. We will then be looking at Canada’s natural resources and general, related issues.

 

A final field trip, a Carleton University Sports Day, is planned for the end of the month. More information will be coming soon.

Lastly, I am posting some fun photos of the R7As creating 3-D shapes from nets. They were all engaged and proud of their

building.

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Have a very good week,

Ms Swail