7C Letters to Japan

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Dear 7C,
Thank you for writing such kind words to the students in Japan!  We are still missing letters from:  Constantin, Aleezah, Adam, Alex, Maddie and Michael.  There was one letter from Tanzania?  I am not sure who that is!  See you tomorrow!
Ms.Shoniker

7E Letters to Japan

Dear 7E,
Thank you for writing such honest and thoughtful letters to the students in Japan.  I know they will make a difference to someone!  I am still missing a letter from:  James, Riley, Katerina, Daniel, Elena, Ryan, Aly, Theresa, Kara and Grace.  Please finish your letter before you move on to the Bit Strip activity.  Thanks!
Ms.Shoniker

7B Letters to Japan

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Dear 7B,
Thank you for writing the letters to the students in Japan.  I hope it will make a difference to someone and raise their spirits.  I am still missing a letter from:  Sharon, Andrei, Lina, Maria, Emily and Tshego.  Please finish the letter before you move on to the Bit Strip activity.  Thanks!
Ms.Shoniker

7F Letters to Japan

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Dear 7F,
These letters are beautiful!  I can tell some of you put a lot of thought and feeling into your letters.  Thank you!  There are two letters with no names and I am missing letters from:  Tru-Asia, Aymen, Josh, Alex C, Alex C, Steffen, Sanitra, Nadin, Jolani and Gessica.  Please complete these before you start the bit strips.  Thanks!
Ms.Shoniker

7D Letters to Japan

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Dear 7D,
The letters that have been posted are amazing!  They are very thoughtful and heartfelt.  Thank you for taking the time to write out your thoughts and feelings for these students!  I am still missing A LOT of letters.  Please make sure you have completed a letter before you begin the next bit strip activity!  Thank you,
Ms.Shoniker

Windfields can make a difference!

Messages of Hope:

Article:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1366898/Japan-tsunami-earthquake-30-children-sit-silent-classroom-parents-vanish.html

Article:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/29/us-japan-tsunami-school-idUSTRE72S1P420110329

Excellent Blog: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/12/world/asia/12japan.html

Interactive map:  http://www.nytimes.com/packages/flash/newsgraphics/2011/0311-japan-earthquake-map/index.html

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL05ckcLqbM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12725646

Images of before and after:  http://www.abc.net.au/news/events/japan-quake-2011/beforeafter.htm

Example letters:  http://www.hopeletters.org/

Address: 

Taira daiichi chyugakko (Taira Junior High School)

1 Agetsuchi Taira-aza

Iwaki-shi

Fukushima-ken

Japan

〒 970-8026



Pink Day is Wednesday, April 13th!!!

This Wednesday is the International Day against bullying, discrimination, and homophobia!  Windfields students are encouraged to wear pink clothing this Wednesday in order to show that they celebrate diversity and are against bullying in our school. 

 http://www.dayofpink.org/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2007/09/18/pink-tshirts-students.html

http://www.tdsb.on.ca/about_us/media_room/Room.asp?show=allNews&view=detailed&self=29367

http://www.pinkshirtday.ca/  Go to this website and read one News Article in full.  Post your response to the article using the 3R's:  Retell (Summarize), Relate (Connect) and Reflect (Question).