We started off the day today in the computer lab. The students were asked to complete various activities on the computer to help practice their keyboard and mouse skills. Afterwards they were able to have some free time on the computer playing on www.pbskids.org. During our unit of inquiry today the students learned all about the scientific method. We learned that this is the model for science experiments that any scientist, at any stage, in any place would use to ensure that they perform an experiment correctly. The students learned that there are 5 stages to the scientific method (1) have a question (2) make a hypothesis (3) perform the experiment (4) make your observations (5) create a conclusion for the experiment. Today each child had to create their own question and hypothesis before we began our experiment using different materials to build structures. The students had to test which type of material built the tallest structure. The students made observations, throughout and formulated conclusions at the end of the experiment. And we all had a lot of fun doing it! Please see the pictures at the end of this blog posting. In math we worked on measurement after our experiment. The children were asked to estimate the heights of the towers and then measure them in centimeters. They also went to french and music classes.
Homework: Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, practice weekly spelling words, and cursive pages 160 - 161.
Important information: SJA report cards went home on Friday. All students have received their report cards. I want to remind families that the final page of the report card needs to be completed and sent back to school. Once we receive the completed final page, we will make a school copy and send it back to you to be kept as part of your own records. Please send back the comments as soon as possible.
I am asking that children begin bringing in recycled materials for an art project that we are completing on Wednesday. The students have been asked to look through their houses and recycling bins to find materials that can be cleaned and brought to school to build structures with. Items we are looking for are cardboard boxes, cereal boxes, kleenex boxes, cotton balls, juice boxes, yogurt tubs, egg cartons, pop cans, water bottles, straws, empty toilet paper rolls, empty paper towel rolls, pop bottles etc. If you have any items that you can send in with your child for Wednesday's project it would be greatly appreciated.
On Wednesday, April 11th Miss. Elliot's class is going to be holding a bake sale during lunch recesses and after school. They are hoping to raise funds for their upcoming Ottawa field trip. Bake goods will start at 50 cents each. If you would like your child to purchase something, please send money with them on that day.
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.
Once we return from the Easter weekend students may come to school dressed in their summer uniforms. This means that students can wear their polo shirts with their gray pants or tunics and do not have to wear a sweater or a vest. Students may also come to school wearing their navy SJA shorts instead of pants on gym days.
The Grandparent's Day concert is being combined with the French Cafe this year. This means that all Grandparent's will receive special invitations to this event on May 4th.
Best regards,
Mrs. Nelson
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