We started off the day today with our weekly spelling tests. The students will be bringing home their marked tests with them tonight. I ask that any incorrect words get re-written ten times each (including the bonus word). In language today the children worked on an activity that had them practicing their special sounds recognition, they worked on their cursive, and we read another chapter of Dealing with Dragons. During our unit of inquiry today we continued discussing the differences between natural and man made materials. We took up yesterday's homework, and worked on an organization activity where the students had to cut out and organize pictures of different materials based on their characteristics. We were lucky enough to be surprised with some special guests today too- the Mississauga Fire Department! The crew brought their fire truck and all their equipment and gave us a tour and a talk about their important profession. Ask your child to tell you about this experience tonight. I also have some pictures included at the end of this posting. The students also went to french and P.E classes.
Homework: Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, re-write incorrect spelling words ten times each (including bonus), cursive pages 168 - 169, and Letters and Sounds pg. 150.
Important information: On Monday, April 16th our class is going to be having a science quiz on the concepts learned to date in this unit. Some of the main items that the students are going to be tested on are identifying objects, materials and structures, our five senses, descriptive words, the scientific method, and natural versus man-made materials. Please help review these concepts for Tuesday's test.
It has been announced that St. Jude's is going to be having its first annual school-wide Spelling Bee on the 12th of June. More details for this exciting event will follow shortly!
The upper year students are having a production of The 12th Night on Thursday, April 26th 2012. All students from SJA are welcomed and encouraged to attend this free production with their friends and families. The production begins at 7pm in the SJA auditorium. An invitation was emailed out yesterday.
I am still waiting for report cards to be completed and returned to me from many students. Please complete the 'Parent's Comments' section of the report card and return to school as soon as possible.
The French Cafe is taking place on May 4th at St. Jude's Academy. All classes are participating for this exciting event. Invitations with specific details will be sent out shortly. Our class is doing a Renaissance piece for the event. Girls are asked to come to school is fancy Renaissance themed gowns or robes, and boys are asked to come in fancy Renaissance themed attire with a tie. For more information and pictures please see Mme. Stella's blog. Invitations were emailed out yesterday.
We did not have choir practice this week due to the Bake Sale. Please make sure your child is practicing the choir song at home. You can find the song lyrics at http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/theparenttrap/doyoubelieveinmagic.htm and play the song for them at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKyGyH9mWHk.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Nelson
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