Good afternoon!

We started off the day today with a writing assessment.  The students were asked to write about rules they follow outside at recess and draw a picture to go with it.  This is an official assessment from the 'Ontario Writing Assessment' guide and will help identify strengths and weaknesses in writing.  In language today the students worked on syllables, vowel sounds, suffixes, root words, and cursive writing.  In our IB unit of inquiry the children worked on a review and reflection from our last unit.  Each student had to identify their favourite part of the unit, and give an example of how they acted like an 'Inquirer' throughout the unit.  We also continued discussing energy and read a book about how to harness energy from the sun.  In math today the children continued identifying pattern cores (grade one) and completing number patterns (grade two).  They also went to music and french class.

Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice weekly spelling words, cursive pages 52 - 52, and Letters and Sounds page 62 - 63.

Important information:  Beginning this Thursday, children will only be allowed to use cursive writing in the classroom.  Please use the cursive website I have previously posted for links to online worksheets that can be printed out for at-home practice.

Our new report cards have a section for parent comments.  SJA requests that this section gets completed, signed, and sent back to school as soon as possible so that a copy can be made for our records.  The original report card will be sent back to you right away to be kept at home for your records once we have made a copy.

Scholastic book order forms went home with your child last night.  If you would like to order anything please send the completed form with a cheque by this Friday.

Tomorrow is a casual day at SJA.  If your child has paid their money they may come to school dressed in the casual clothes of their choice.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson