In today's class the students started off the day working on language. Students wrote their weekly spelling tests. All students will be bringing home their marked tests with them tonight. I ask that any incorrectly spelled words be re-written 10 times each in their spelling books (including the bonus word). Students also had a chance to work in their Cursive books where they practised using cursive and punctuation. The class also moved ahead with our new novel study today. As a class we read our first chapter of "Little House in the Big Woods' and the students worked on their comprehension package that corresponds with the chapter we read. Ask your child tonight what we read about!
During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students continued working on their summative projects. In today's class the students began the construction of their summative projects. They had a lot of fun with this activity today! It was great to see the students putting their knowledge of forces into use by creating a device that uses a force to move. In today's class we saw parachutes, floating devices, and cars being made, among other things! Have a look at some of the pictures posted at the end of this posting of the students working hard on their projects.
During mathematics today the students had a review period in their data management which is soon coming to a close. On Tuesday, January 21st we will be having our next math unit test on the data management unit. All students will be bringing home a review package with them tonight that I encourage them to use to review over the weekend in preparation for Tuesday's test. I have circled the questions that relate closest to the questions on the test throughout the review package to help the students focus their efforts.
Students also went to PE and French classes.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, re-write incorrect spelling words ten times each, and math review package for Tuesday's math unit test.
Important information: Every student has brought home a field trip form with them tonight. Our class is going to be taking a trip to Black Creek Pioneer Village on February 11th! This trip will correspond with the unit we will be starting shortly which focuses on the life of pioneers. The cost of the trip is $26 and is due back with the permission form by Monday, February 3rd. The SJA bus will be leaving the school at 9:15am and will return in time for regular afternoon dismissal. Students are asked to come to school wearing their gym clothes, and appropriate outdoor gear to be able to spend the majority of the field trip day outside.
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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