Good afternoon!

The students began the day today by working on language . The students had their weekly spelling tests.  We changed to layout of the spelling tests which are now completed in their Spelling Notebooks.  I was finding that tests were going missing once I sent them home with the students, so I hope this system of testing right in the actual book will make the review and the re-writing of words more convenient for the students.  The students also worked on cursive writing.

The students then moved on to our Unit of Inquiry. In today's class the students were asked to complete a journal entry about the trip we took to Toronto yesterday.  The students were asked to reflect on their favourite part of the trip, the thing that surprised them the most, and facts that they learned from the chocolate factory.  It was great to see the reflections of the students and how much learning and enjoyment came from the trip!  The students then moved on to working on their miniature models of an urban and rural landscape.  These models are really coming along and I cannot wait for the finished products to be revealed next week!

During math today the children worked on a various math concepts in their Arithmetic books.  As a class we reviewed how to borrow from other columns.  The students worked on this concept in their math books, as well as multiplication of their zero and ones 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, math pages 13 - 14 and Cursive page 29.

Important information:  The free yoga event is happening today at 4pm at SJA for any and all interested families.  I know the event will be a lot of fun!  I hope many families are able to attend this exciting event.

A cross country permission form has come home with students who are on the cross country team.  Please have a look at this form and return to Ms. Genco and Ms. Elliott.

Students in the Upper School are beginning to sell tickets for the Fall Festival on Monday.  Tickets are $3 each for the event which is taking place on Wednesday, October 30th at 7pm.  During this event students may come wearing their Halloween costumes, they will play games, listen to music and dance.  The money collected for this event will be donated to the Upper School's charity of choice the WWF.  Please contact Ms. Elliott for more details at melliott@stjudesacademy.com.

Friday, October 11th is a PD day.  There will be no school for students on this day.

Monday, October 14th is Thanksgiving.  There will be no school on this day.


Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Nelson