Good afternoon!

We had a great day today!  We started off the day by working on language.  The children worked on story writing, rearranging sentences, opposites and special sounds.  During math today the children wrote their math test for our 6th math unit.  The marked unit tests will be going home with your child tonight.  In history the children heard more about ancient China.  We read about China's first emperor, and how and why The Great Wall of China was created.  By learning more about the history of other cultures it is hoped that the children will become more Open-Minded, which is an important element of the IB Learner Profile!  The children also went to drama class.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice weekly spelling words and Language page 140 - 141.

Important information:  The Skate-a-thon is happening this Friday!  Only a few more days are left to collect pledges for the fundraiser.  We hope that $7,000 will be collected during this fundraiser to help our school gain its IB certification.

The marked math tests are going home with your children tonight.  Math re-tests will be available for students who scored 84% or lower this Friday at lunch recess.

The Skate-a-thon is a casual day.  Students do not need to come to school dressed in their St. Jude's uniform.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson