This look sums up the mood of our class today.
Hello,
First off, I'd just like to express the gratitude of our class for the kindness that was displayed after the passing of little Rosie. Some of my students from last year, now in Grade Six, came to our class bearing cards and kind words. Miss Lowen was a shoulder of support last Friday and today, two of her students came across the hallway with an armload of handmade sympathy cards, which we will read tomorrow. Such a sweet teacher deserves such a sweet class!
This morning, Ms. Persaud surprised our class with a beta fish. The kids were so happy when they met our new fishy friend. Phoebe promptly named it Cherry and the class agreed that it was the perfect name for this dark red fish. Thank you Ms. Persaud! Cherry has brought us cheer. I'd also like to thank Ms. Kumagawa, Ms. Carson, Mr. Frenette, and Ms. Vincent for being there for us all. It's hard to imagine a school with a more wonderful staff.
(Not in fact Jonathan, but a Google Image of a random person wearing a random party hat)
Today was Jonathan's birthday and his mother surprised the class with the most delicious homemade cheese pizza, along with drinks and chips. I heard several kids say, "This is the best pizza I've ever had!" As soon as I get the recipe, I'll post it on the blog so we can all experience this heavenly crusted pizza. Mmmm. Thanks again!
Not in fact, the pizza we ate today, but a Google Image of a random cheese pizza.
Lastly, I hope to send the paperwork home tomorrow for our October 28th field trip to the Ontario Science Centre, to see the Body Worlds exhibit. It will cost $12.00 per student. Mrs. Rule organized the trip and we think that four parent volunteers would be sufficient. Here is how the Science Centre describes the exhibit and whether or not it is appropriate for children:
BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart, an all-new exhibition, will reveal
through the lenses of anatomy, cardiology, psychology and culture how the heart
nourishes, regulates and sustains life. The exhibition will give Science Centre
visitors a profound insight into the human body, health and disease, and the
intricate world of the cardiovascular system. The exhibition will awe visitors with
over 200 human specimens including whole-body plastinates, organs and
translucent body slices.
Is this exhibition appropriate for children?
When Body Worlds 2 was at the OSC four years ago, it was seen by people of all
ages. During its run of engagement, 29,745 children came with a parent or
grandparent, while 82,377 students visited as part of a school group. The best
judge of whether the exhibition is appropriate for an individual child is the
parent... Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a responsible
adult, parent, guardian or school chaperone. There may be displays in the
exhibition that adults will wish to explain to children in their care. The Science
Centre will provide an online family guide providing information offering helpful
tips for visiting the exhibition with children.
