Good afternoon!

We started off the day today working on story writing.  Our class has become so successful turning their spelling words into sentences, that I have increased the expectations of them to now have to turn their spelling words into a creative writing story.  Each child was asked to create a story with any topic of their choice, and their challenge was to incorporate at least 3 of their weekly spelling words.  The stories that were turned in after this activity were great!  During our unit of inquiry today the students began building structures using the recycled materials that have been brought in this week.  The students were put into pairs and were allowed to create a structure of their choice (boat, car, tower, bed, chair, plane, etc.)  The only stipulations were that it was in fact a structure and that it was free standing.  The students will complete their structure in tomorrow's class and will be marked with a rubric.  Please see the pictures at the end of this blog posting of the students working hard today.  During the afternoon the children completed an Easter activity where they were each given a hard boiled egg that they were asked to decorate into a bunny.  A lot of creativity came out with this!  Each child is bringing home their Easter Bunny with them tonight.  They also went to french and P.E classes.


Homework:  Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, and practice weekly spelling words for tomorrow's spelling test.

Important information:  All students have brought home a field trip form for our upcoming field trip to the Streetsville Library.  This trip is taking place on April 18th at 9:00am and it is a free trip.  At the library we are going to be taking a tour, listening to stories, and completing a structures research project.  Please make sure you return the signed permission form by April 16th at the latest.  Please note, there is a section on the form for you to indicate if you would like your child to sign up for a library card, and if you allow them to sign out books to take home with them.

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.

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.

I am going to be away on an IB conference all day tomorrow and will not be at SJA.  I wish all families a safe, and happy Easter weekend.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson