Reminders:

Hi Grade 7s! As we approach our last few days before Winter Break, please remember:

-pancake breakfast is tomorrow! Feel free to wear (weather-appropriate) pajamas if you’d like

-please return your report card envelopes (signed by a parent/guardian)

Thanks!

Reminders for this week:

Hi Grade 7s!

As we enter into our final 2 weeks together before Winter Break, some reminders:

-please return your Math tests (signed) to Ms. Ramen tomorrow

-bring a mug on Thursday for science (not your most valuable, delicate teacup, please!)

-our toy and food drive continues until Dec. 16th. Donate a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food by the office!

-practice for our sing-along (Hot Chocolate, Last Christmas)

-Term 1 is now over… please reach out to Ms. Ward regarding any assignments that are owing from the previous Term

-Report cards go out next week

-FSAs were sent home today (these are NOT connected to your report cards or grades)

Thanks!

-Ms. Ward

Reminders for this Week:

Hi, Grade 7s!

A few reminders as we begin our week together:

-Hip-hop continues every day this week, with our performance for parents/guardians/families on Friday

-Your “Out of My Mind” and “Pumpkin Chunkin” reflections on Teams are due by the end of the week

-Please make sure to stay on top of your work for Ms. Ramen (Socials, Math, etc.)

-Skull sculpting part 2 is Thursday… make sure you dress appropriately, as the glaze can stain!

-Math quiz next week. Make sure you have finished your ‘cheat sheets’ and bring them with you

Thanks!

-Ms. Ward

Who Can Be An Artist?

As we continue exploring our identities as artists, we have been discussing what makes someone an ‘artist’. We brainstormed whether or not an animal could be classified as an ‘artist’ or not! According to our discussions, an artist means someone who: shows creativity, produces some type of art (painting, sculpture, writing, song, etc.), improves their skills, does art as a job or hobby. According to our definition, would the dog in the video (below) be considered an artist? What do you think?

 

Reminders for this week:

Hi Grade 7s! A few important reminders for this week:

-Young People’s Concert is taking place this Friday. Our bus leaves by 9:00AM. Please arrive to school on time or early! Any students who are late should check in at the office to be assigned as a leader to a primary classroom.

-Band will still take place on Friday, but in the afternoon instead

-Treat sales continue each Wednesday. Help raise some money for your dinner and dance!

-Please complete your Term 1 surveys on Teams ASAP

-Clay part 2 will be happening on December 5th. Dress appropriately (the glaze can stain clothing)

–Out of My Mind film versus novel sheets are due Friday

Thanks for all of your hard work so far this week!

Skull Sculpting: Blending Art & History

Did you know that some historians have found evidence that sculpture as an art form has been around since 25000 BCE? Today, we had the privilege of learning the fundamentals of clay and sculpture from our artist in residence. Our classes began creating a clay model of hominid species of their choice. Later, we will glaze them and reflect on our experience. Take a look at some of our progress photos below:

Out of My Mind: A Film Adaptation

We have officially finished our first read-aloud, Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper! This is ideal timing, since there is a film adaptation being released this month!

The film version of the story stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor, an actress who also has cerebral palsy (just like Melody does in the novel). Melody’s internal voice is played by Jennifer Aniston. Take a look at the trailer, below, and see what parts of the novel seem to have made it into the film (and what, perhaps, has been changed!):