Good afternoon!

We had a great day today.  We started off the day by singing happy birthday to Jessica who celebrated a birthday today!  We then continued on and had our weekly spelling test and worked in the spelling books.  The student had a review of telling time, temperature and counting money in math today.  We had some time to practice our computer skills in the computer lab as well.  In history we read about Rome's war with Carthage and had a review of the important contributions that ancient Rome provided.  We also had a surprise poetry competition in today's class where the children were asked to recite their poem. Those children who have memorized and were able to recite their poem earned themselves 2,000 house points!  The children also went to french class.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes, re-write incorrect spelling words, practice poetry and cursive page 77 - 78.

Important information:  Marked tests will be going home with the students tonight.  Please make sure they are re-writing their incorrect words ten times each.
Information about Valentine's in Venice Gala has been sent home and emailed to all parents.  This is a fun and exciting way to raise money for the school.  The children have been working hard on their performance which will be given the night of the gala (February 12th).  The St. Jude's Choir will also be giving our first performance that evening which is very exciting!  We hope to see parents and grandparents there!

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson