Hog The Ground Day

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#6, 14504-108 Avenue

Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February IInd, MMXIV

Hon. Jeff Johnson, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Athabasca-Sturgeon-RedH2O

Dear Jeff:

Today of course being the IInd of February, its "Groundhog Day." If groundhogs in select little towns "see their shadow", the legend goes that we in North America will have VI (6) more weeks of winter. Here are some fun student facts about this day.

1. This date was chosen for weather prediction b/c its between the winter solstice & spring equinox.

2. Hedgehogs, bears, & badgers were also thought to be able to predict the weather.

3. The average yearly success rate of animals actually predicting the weather quickly is less than 40%.

Ground Wire,

Rory

Source: Www.Groundhog.Org.