In our language period today the students started off with spelling where they were tested on their weekly spelling words. All students will be bringing home a marked spelling test with them tonight. The students then moved on to a Thanksgiving Day reflection booklet where they were asked to reflect on what they are thankful for, and how they can do kind things for others. The students had a lot of fun working on their booklets and colouring in the Thanksgiving themed images. All students will be bringing home their Thanksgiving book with them tonight!
In our Unit of Inquiry today the students continue working on their community research project. Students got back into their partners and continued working on their rough copies using the information they collected last night for homework, as well as laptops. The students are working very hard and collecting a great deal of information which is great for their good copies! Next week, the students will begin taking the information and pictures they have been collecting and will turn it into their good copies that will be presented to the class.
During math today the children began exploring the concept of factors. As a class we saw how numbers can be used in various ways to create sums and differences. As a class we worked on examples such as taking the numbers 7, 3, and 10 and turning them into 7 + 3 = 10, 3 + 7 = 10, 10 - 3 = 7 and 10 - 7 = 3. The students had a lot of fun seeing the pattern! After our whole class exploration, the students began practising the concept in their Homework and Practice book. They also got into partners and played a game using flashcards to find the product of two numbers. Ask your child tonight to tell you about it!
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 research pictures of the community for your research project.
Important information: I ask that you please sign your child's math unit test that came home last night and send it back to school so I can ensure the results have been shared at home. Math re-tests for students who scored 84% or lower will take place Tuesday, October 15th at first recess.
The policies for uniforms will switch over to the fall/winter regulations when we return to school after the Thanksgiving long weekend. Students will no longer be allowed to wear their short sleeved polo shirts to school and will be required to come to school wearing either their mock turtle-neck or their long sleeved button up with their SJA vest. Please let Alpa know if you have any uniform questions or needs by contacting her at uniforms@stjudesacademy.com.
Fall Festival tickets are still on sale next week during first recess! Tickets are $3 each and will be sold for the event which takes place on Wednesday, October 30th at 7pm here at SJA. This will be a night of fun for the students, where they come in costume and play games with their peers. Please contact Ms. Elliott at melliott@stjudesacademy.com if you have any other questions about the event.
Tomorrow is a PD day at SJA. This means there will be no school for students.
Monday, October 14th is Thanksgiving Day. There will be no school on this day to recognize the holiday.
Have a great Thanksgiving weekend!
Mrs. Nelson
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