Good to the Last Drop

Boy, did we have a great week: so much learning, so much fun. This afternoon, the children embalmed their orange and potato "soldiers." This was part of our investigation into the mummification process in Ancient Egypt. It will get more macabre next week! Be sure to visit the student blog for Grace's commentary about what we've been up to. She will be posting soon. Great work, gang! Thanks to all of the kids who took a little time out of Library to help me clean up. A special shout out goes to Emily R., Thomas, Trinity, Natasha, and our wonderful Co-op student Manousha. I'd still be there cleaning orange pulp off the desks if you hadn't given me a hand.

Speaking of antiquities, I thought I'd mention that the ROM has a special offer on right now. From January 9th through to February 7th, one child can get in free with a paying adult on the weekend. I've copied the details from the ROM web page below. For more info, visit their site at http://www.rom.on.ca I'll be wandering around the dinosaur bones with Duncan tomorrow. Maybe we'll see you there.

Have a great weekend.

E. Hawkins

One last piece: This short film comes from the Getty Museum. E.H. ROM Winter Weekends Special Offer: Free Child Admission! January 9 - 10 January 16 - 17 January 23 - 24 January 30 - 31 February 6 - 7 Status: Available (No registration required) One free Child Admission (aged 4-14) with each regular paying adult, senior or student For five weekends starting Saturday, January 9, it's the perfect time to bring your family to the ROM. Enjoy free child admission and explore the world with your kids. See Bull the rare white rhino, discover million-year-old meteorites, meet our mummy Djed (she died of a tooth ache!), dig for dino bones and more! To take advantage of this offer, please purchase your tickets in person at the ROM admissions desk on the day of your visit on January 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, February 6-7. Plus, you can take advantage of the ROM's ongoing offers including free admission every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, free admission for full-time post-secondary students on Tuesdays (with valid student ID), and half price Friday nights from 4:30 to 9:30 pm, presented by Sun Life Financial Free Child Offer Details: No coupon necessary. Offer valid on Saturdays and Sundays from January 9 to February 7, 2010. Valid for one free child admission (a $15 value) with every paying adult, senior or student admission. Offer does not apply to online purchases and is valid for onsite walk-in ticket purchases only. Cannot be combined with other offers, included but not limited to; consignment tickets, vouchers or pre-purchased tickets. Not valid on Friday nights after 4:30 p.m. Location: Purchase your tickets in person at the ROM admissions desk on the day of your visit Cost: One free Child Admission (aged 4-14) with each regular paying adult, senior or student Contact Information: Tel.: 416.586.8000 E-mail: info@rom.on.ca Date/Time: Sessions (10): Saturday January 9, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday January 10, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday January 16, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday January 17, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday January 23, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday January 24, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday January 30, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday January 31, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday February 6, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Sunday February 7, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm