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!):

Reminders for this week:

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

-We are sculpting our skulls on Thursday (Nov. 21st). Please bring clothing you do not mind getting dirty (ex: a large shirt)!

-Catapult reflections (ADST) are due Wednesday

-No school on Friday (Pro-D)

-French family trees are due on Wednesday

Some overdue work that should be turned in ASAP:

-Over the Garden Wall summary sheets (4-7)

-Math comics

-Elder interviews

-Poppy art

Reminders:

Hi Grade 7s!

A few important reminders:

-please make sure to hand in your clay permission form to Ms. Ramen ASAP so that you can participate in the sculpting activity!

-we will finish testing our catapults (weather dependent) this week, and then we will post our footage and reflections onto our Teams page

-Ms. Ramen has posted a survey about your year-end Grade 7 events (dinner/dance). Please fill it in at your earliest convenience

-stay on top of your upcoming due dates and overdue assignments! Term 1 is over halfway finished, and you do not want to be scrambling to catch-up!

A special thanks to all our students who represented us at the Remembrance Day assembly last week. Thanks for making us proud!

Best wishes,

-Ms. Ward

Remembrance Day: Exploring Canada’s ‘Hidden’ Heroes

As we prepare for our Remembrance Day assembly on Friday, our class has been exploring the ‘hidden heroes’ of Canada’s military in World Ward II. Have you ever heard of the Cree Code Talkers? These were members of the Indigenous community who translated messages from English into Cree as a way to protected confidential information. This way, if anyone else was listening in, they couldn’t crack the code! The Code Talkers were only one example of the thousands of Indigenous people who served in Canada’s military during both World Wars. Yet, once they returned from battle, Indigenous veterans faced racism and prejudiced laws that did not afford them the same supports and rights as other veterans. Even today, we discussed how often these heroes are often still left out of history textbooks, movies, books, and media. As part of our effort to learn more, our class is presenting some information about Indigenous military members on Indigenous Veterans Day (November 8th).

Feel free to watch the video(s) below to learn more about the Code Talkers, and Indigenous military members (both past and present):