In today's class the students started off the day working on language. Students were asked to use their Creative Writing folders to write a fictional story on a topic of their choice. Students enjoyed this activity as always and had a lot of fun writing and then sharing their stories. During language today the students also worked on reviewing the use of 'can' and 'may' and 'teach' and 'learn'. They also worked on the use of abbreviations in their cursive books.
During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students continued working on their summative projects which are the final projects in this forces unit. The students were introduced to their projects yesterday and were given a choice of either creating a car or a toy that is completely designed and made by them, and uses one of the 6 forces we have studied to make it move (gravity, buoyancy, magnetism, friction, muscular, static electric). The requirements of the summative are simple- they can use any supplies they would like to bring in, and the toy/car has to be able to move using its own force and not the force of the student pushing or pulling it. In today's class the students completed their designs, and also made a list of the supplies they need from home in order to start construction of their projects in tomorrow's class. Please have a look at your child's agenda tonight to help them review and collect the supplies they need for tomorrow.
During mathematics today the students continued with their data management unit. In today's class the students worked on conducting surveys. Ask a class we reviewed the elements needed to conduct a proper survey (topic, question, and survey choices) and the students reviewed surveys that have already been conducted. Students then had the chance to conduct their own surveys within the class room. They had a lot of fun with this activity!
Students also went to PE, Art and French classes.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, practice weekly spelling words, math pages 110-11, Language pages 91 - 94, and collect supplies for the project design session tomorrow.
Important information: All students brought home a Highlights Magazine order form with them last week. If you are interested in subscribing to the magazine, please send in your completed form by tomorrow.
February lunch forms have gone home with all students this week. Order forms and payment if you would like to order your child hot lunches for February are due by January 23rd!
The accounting systems have changed since the school returned in the new year. Parents are now requested to ensure that when paying for school related items (hot lunches, after school care charges, field trips, extra programs, etc.) that cheques are drawn for each individual item and not combined into one total cheque. This is to help us ensure that all orders are properly processed, and that every child is taken care of. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The next P.D Day at St. Jude's is on January 24th. There will be no school for students on this day.
St. Jude's Academy's Annual Gala Dinner is approaching and it is sure to be an evening of fun and entertainment for friends and families alike! Mark your calenders for this event which takes place on February 22nd at 6:00pm at the Sagan Banquet Hall. The theme for this year's Gala is 'Legends of the World' which will be reflected in the buffet diner, and the short musical performance by St. Jude's students. A silent action, raffle tickets and a 50/50 draw will also help add to the excitement of the night. Tickets for the event are $65 for adults and $10 for children. Ticket prices for adults go up to $75 on January 14th so buy your tickets soon!
For more information about the Gala Dinner please contact Presy Malan at pmalan@stjudesacademy.com. To donate items for the silent auction please contact Charmaine Tavares at lomaine@sympatico.ca or Sudan Cashin at cashins@cashingroup.com.
Mrs. Nelson
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