The students began the day today by having their weekly spelling test. The marked spelling tests are coming home with every child tonight. I ask that every incorrectly spelled word gets re-written ten times each in their spelling books. In today's IB unit of inquiry we began discussing the importance of water. We discussed how every species relies on water in some way, and the children made posters explaining why water is important to them. We also began the preparation four our big science experiment that is taking place on Tuesday. As a class we are studying water conservation, and we decided to test how much water is lost with a leaky tap. In today's class the children all began their science experiment booklet by completing the title page, their question and their hypothesis for the upcoming experiment. A few students are bringing home their booklet to complete this section for homework over the weekend. During math the children worked on counting money, telling time, and sums and differences (grade one) and analysed data provided to them in a graph (grade two). The grade twos finished their Jump Math books today! These completed books may now stay at home with them to be used as references. The students also went to French and music classes.
Homework: Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, re-write incorrect spelling words ten times each, complete first page of science booklet, Jump Math pages 215 - 216 (grade two), and complete math worksheet (grade ones).
Important information: Our class is heading out on a field trip! We are going to attend the Peel Children's Water Festival on May 24th from 9am - 3pm. On this trip we will be learning about water and our environment, and how humans need to be careful in the ways we use and treat water. This trip is a part of our current IB unit. The signed trip form and $7.00 are due by Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012.
Homework: Read for 15 minutes and record in the reading chart, re-write incorrect spelling words ten times each, complete first page of science booklet, Jump Math pages 215 - 216 (grade two), and complete math worksheet (grade ones).
Important information: Our class is heading out on a field trip! We are going to attend the Peel Children's Water Festival on May 24th from 9am - 3pm. On this trip we will be learning about water and our environment, and how humans need to be careful in the ways we use and treat water. This trip is a part of our current IB unit. The signed trip form and $7.00 are due by Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012.
On June 13th SJA will be having our first school-wide Spelling Bee. Classes will be competing against each other to find a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner! All children have a chance to participate, but only 5 students will be chosen from each class to head to the finals on June 13th. I have sent home the spelling list with every child tonight. Please use this list to help them study over the next month, as these will be the exact words used in the competition.
Some important dates are coming up. Please make a note of the following:
May 18th- P.D Day (no school for students)
May 21st- Victoria Day (no school)
May 23rd- SJA Science Fair (all classes will display a science project(s). Families and friends are asked to attend to see the exhibits from 12-3pm)
May 24th- Peel Children's Water Festival Field Trip
May 25th- Track and Field Day (Parents may come to watch from 1 - 3pm)
Information for SJA Summer Camps are now available. SJA offers a range of camps over the summer months with a variety of themes ranging from karate camps, to writing camps to traditional summer camps programs. Please contact the school for more information about these exciting programs.
If your child is part of the SJA choir, please make sure they are practicing the choir song at home. You can find the song lyrics athttp://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/theparenttrap/doyoubelieveinmagic.htm and play the song for them at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKyGyH9mWHk. The choir's next performance is going to be at Arts Night on June 6th.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Nelson
Some important dates are coming up. Please make a note of the following:
May 18th- P.D Day (no school for students)
May 21st- Victoria Day (no school)
May 23rd- SJA Science Fair (all classes will display a science project(s). Families and friends are asked to attend to see the exhibits from 12-3pm)
May 24th- Peel Children's Water Festival Field Trip
May 25th- Track and Field Day (Parents may come to watch from 1 - 3pm)
Information for SJA Summer Camps are now available. SJA offers a range of camps over the summer months with a variety of themes ranging from karate camps, to writing camps to traditional summer camps programs. Please contact the school for more information about these exciting programs.
If your child is part of the SJA choir, please make sure they are practicing the choir song at home. You can find the song lyrics athttp://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/theparenttrap/doyoubelieveinmagic.htm and play the song for them at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKyGyH9mWHk. The choir's next performance is going to be at Arts Night on June 6th.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Nelson
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