Lest we forget

On Friday, we had a beautiful remembrance day ceremony to honour all of the brave Canadian soldiers that have fought and continue to fight in the wars. May we never forget the sacrifices they have made.

Remembrance day awesome

Living in a free country

Awesome!

Haiku Poems for Peace

Today the students wrote beautiful Haiku poems about the hope for peace and the devastation of war. To go with these poems, the students were introduced to the art of kanji, an ancient Japanese writing. To complete their kanji, students used India ink. I am very impressed buy the final products!
Here are a few examples of these amazing haikus:

Fight to the End

His last breath taken

A country served in honour

Tears no longer flow.

~Ryan~

Sorrow

Destruction surrounds

Tears and screams are shouted out

No one understands.

~Katarina~

The End of the Battle

Flags sway in the wind

Trumpets are playing their song

Peace is in the air.

~Caitlin~

Imagine

Imagine a world

With no sorrow and death

and no more crying.

~Sana~

Today's awesomeness

Learning about another culture
It is so easy to stick to what you know, but there are so many amazing cultures out there to explore! As we have been learning about Japan this week, we have been introduced to many exciting things such as Japanese legends, origami, kanji and haikus. Learning how other people in different parts of the world live? Awesome!

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes

As it is remembrance day this week, we have been discussing war and peace. Today, after a very emotional reading, we finished the novel Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. It is the true story of a 12 year old Japanese girl who develops Leukemia due to radiation from the atom bomb dropped in Hiroshima. Inspired by a Japanese legend, she begins to fold paper cranes in the hopes that she will get better. According to this legend, if she folds 1000 paper cranes her health will return. Unfortunately, she only managed to fold 644 cranes before she died. This story is a powerful reminder of the consequences of war and the need for peace.

In honour of Sadako and all victims of war, we will be folding 1000 paper cranes (yes, 1000!) to be displayed in our school as a symbol of hope and peace.

Little bit of awesome

Origami

The Japanese art of folding paper. So many options for what to fold; a crane, a frog, an elephant, a flower. The possibilities are as endless as they are beautiful. So grab a piece of square paper and fold up some awesome!

3...2...1...Blast Off!

We had a very exciting day today! Yesterday, as part of our flight unit, we built rockets that we launched today. With our security goggles on, we watched as they flew high into the sky (well, some malfunctioned but still!). Soooo coool!

Today's awesome

Zebra Print

Did you ever stop and think about how many places you can find zebra print? Clothing, balloons, lanterns, streamers, jewellery, toys, etc. Zebra print is taking over the world! Okay, that might be a bit of a stretch, my house would be more accurate. Everywhere I look, I am hit with those black and white wavy lines. In fact, just tonight, I received two pairs of zebra print shoes in the mail. Black with white stripes or white with black stripes? Who cares! Either way, it is just plain awesome!

Special Visitor

Well, we started our day with with a special guest. Granted she was only there for about 3 minutes but she did cause quite a stir. Just wanted to let you know that Autumn is feeling much better. There have been no "incidents" since this morning :)

Monday's awesome

When someone helps you out

We could all use a little help from time to time and when someone offers to help without you having to ask? Awesome!

PS Sorry for the late posting of this week's homework assignment, although I think you'll all agree it was worth the wait!

PPS Tomorrow is going to be a fun day :)

2D & 3D Art

What else can I say but WOW! Looks like almost everyone has completed their totem drawings and sculpture. They are amazing! The gallery in our classroom looks fantastic! I am also amazed by the legends that go hand in hand with them! They are fantastic!

Today's little bit of awesome

Ordering take out on a Friday

Long week? Too tired to cook? Still feeling sick? Have no fear, take out is here. You are just one phone call away from a tasty meal. Just dial 1-800-AWE-SOME!

Awesome Animal Totems

For the past little while, we have been talking totems. We have discovered all about their history; who made them, why they were made, where they were made, etc. We looked at various animals that are often found on a totem and each student chose 5 animals to put on their own totem based on characteristics that they shared with those animals. Students then drew their totem (with an emphasis on shading and dimension) and then sculpted them into 3D sculptures. They are so impressive!!! And today, students wrote their very own legend about their totem! I can't wait to read them as I know they are just going to be fantastic! I am so proud of all the hard work you have put into your totems!

I am on bad roll with my awesomeness; perhaps you can forgive me since I have been so sick!

Tuesday's Awesome

Shopping at the $ Store

Shopping at the Dollar Store is right up there with having a day off or going on vacation. I love, love, love the $ store! It seems incredible that so many things can be $1 (or $1.25 in some cases). Every time I visit, I find something new and magical. My favourite is the hair accessories, I don't think I ever go in without buying something for Autumn's hair. 8 pairs of barrettes for $1? Awesome!

Wednesday's Awesome

Getting a Hope you feel better soon card when you are sick

You feel miserable. You are coughing, sneezing, your head hurts. You are pretty much ready to succumb to the pain when all of a sudden you are handed a card that says "Hope you feel better soon". For a moment, all is right, you may still be coughing and sneezing, but you know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. A.....A.....Awesome!

Thursday's Awesome

Sleeping when you are sick

21 hours in bed, you're bound to feel better when you get up. Awesome!