We started off the day today with language where the students had their weekly spelling test. All students are bringing home their marked tests with them tonight. I ask that all incorrectly spelled words (including the bonus word) be written out ten times each in their spelling notebooks. During language we moved on to discuss and explore World Peace Day. This important day takes place on September 21st (tomorrow). In today's class we discussed the meaning of peace, what peace means to us, and why peace is important in the world. During this class discussion the students raised issues like the conflict in Syria and the life of a solider. It was a very interesting discussion. The students were then asked to complete a comprehension activity regarding World Peace Day. They also created an acrostic poem using the word PEACE which they turned into a pinwheel in art class. Ask your child tonight to share with you what they learned! Please see the pictures I posted below of the students working on their Pinwheels for Peace!
During our Unit of Inquiry today the students joined classes with Mrs. Haag's grade 4s where we watched a video on the ways that communities change over time. The video discussed the pros and cons of development in communities, and the ways that these developments impact our lives today. When we returned to class the students completed a quiz that was assessed to find their understanding of the video and its concepts.
During math today the children worked on their Abeka Arithmetic. In today's lesson the students reviewed addition and subtraction, worked on telling time, measurement, and their 1 times tables.
The students also went to PE, art and French classes today.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, re-write incorrect spelling words ten times each, and Abeka Arithmetic pages 7 - 8.
Important information: A boy in our class came home with the wrong SJA uniform pants yesterday after changing in PE class. His name is marked in his pants. Please check your son's pants at home to make sure they are wearing the correct pants and did not take home the wrong pair.. This boy has a pair of pants he needs to trade back once his pants are located.
Please make sure that all articles of the uniform are clearly marked with your child's name. It is almost impossible to tell these pieces apart once there is a mix-up. The only way for your child's uniform to stay sorted is to ensure it is clearly marked.
The weather is beginning to get colder as I am sure you have all noticed. Please be sure that your children are wearing the proper uniform for the cooler weather. Long sleeved polo shirts, mock turtle necks, 3-in-1 jackets, the house sweat shirts and blazers (grade 4 and up) are the only long sleeves that are allowed to be worn in the school. Unfortunately sweaters and jackets that are not part of the SJA uniform are not allowed to be worn in the school. If you have any questions about the uniform or need to order additional pieces please contact Alpa at uniforms@stjudesacademy.com.
The Terry Fox run is happening at SJA on Thursday, September 26th. Students are asked to collect pledges for this event which will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Pledge forms went home with all students last week. If you have pledge money collected please send it into the school. Pledges can be collected up until the morning of the 26th when the run takes place. For more information please contact Mr. Browning at rbrowning@stjudesacademy.com.
We are looking to have small boxes collected for an upcoming project in our Unit of Inquiry. The students are going to be asked to build small scale rural and urban communities. Please help us with this project by collecting and sending in small boxes that we can use. Please see the form sent home yesterday for more information.
The first casual day of the school year is taking place on Wednesday, October 25th. Students may come to school dressed in any casual clothing they wish as school uniforms will not have to be worn on this day.
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Nelson
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