Happy Monday!

The students started off the day today working on language.  They were asked to copy down their new weekly spelling words.  The words of the week this week focus on words with 'sh' and 'th' digraphs.  The students were then asked to reinforce the words by working on them in their Spelling Workbooks.  The students were also asked to work on a review of ' is' and 'are', as well as an exploration of synonyms. 

During our new Unit of Inquiry today the students began our unit How the World Works.  Is this unit we will be inquiring into forces, and the way we can manipulate objects using forces.  Please have a look at our new Central Idea and lines of inquiry listed just on the right on the side bar of this page!  In today's class the students had an introductory discussion about what forces are and how we use forces.  They were then asked to explore an image and brainstorm the forces they saw.  The students had a lot of fun exploring this new unit!

During mathematics today the students had one final period to review for tomorrow's math unit test.  As a class we once again worked through the textbook and reviewed the major concepts learned in this unit.  Students also had time to work with a partner to study and quiz each other on the concepts.  The pairs of students worked on identifying the major concepts, summarizing them in their notebooks, and testing each other on their skills.  The students also worked on their multiplication skills in their Abeka Arithmetic books today.

Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log,  practice weekly spelling words, complete math review package for tomorrow's math test, Language pages 68 - 69, Spelling Workbook pages 57 - 60, and Abeka Arithmetic pages 37 - 38.

Important information:All students brought home a math review package with them earlier last week to help them study for the math unit test coming up tomorrow.  Tonight is the last night to complete this package.  It does not need to come back to school to be marked.  It is a tool to be used to help students develop their study skills.

Parent/Teacher interviews are Thursday, December 5th.  The interview forms went home with all students last week to inform parents of the time they have been scheduled during the conference period.  Please keep an eye out for this important form tonight!

The SJA Holiday Food Drive began today and is running until the night of the Christmas concert on December 18th.  Please feel free to donate non-perishable food items for the food drive.  All goods collected by the school will be donated to the Eden Food Back for families in need in our community.

The next casual day is on December 18th.

The Christmas concert is taking place on December 18th at 7pm. All SJA families and friends are invited to attend!  It is going to be a wonderful evening.

Lunch forms for the month of January went home with all students tonight.  Forms and money are due back no later than December 13th if you are interested in ordering a hot lunch for your child.

December 19th is a red, green and white Spirit Day at SJA!  Students are encouraged to come dressed in red, green and white!

There is no school at all on December 20th.  Families have the option of registering their children for a karate camp on the 20th if they so choose.  Please contact Mr. Monaghan for more information.  pmonaghan@stjudesacademy.com.

School does not resume until Tuesday, January 7th after the Christmas holidays.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson