Good afternoon!

In today's class the students started off the day working on language.  The students had the task of writing a fictional story about a time they became a famous movie star.  They had a lot of fun writing on this topic and we were able to hear many interesting stories about reasons they became famous.  Ask your child tonight what they wrote about.  Students also worked on the differences between 'to' 'too' and 'two' and 'sit' sat' and 'set' in their Language books.  Finally, during language we read chapter 2 of 'Little House in the Big Woods' and the students worked on the corresponding chapter in their comprehension packages.

During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students continued working on their summative projects.  In today's class the students had their final construction of their cars/toys that they are busy creating for their summative projects.  Students will be asked to test/present their models in class tomorrow.  Keep your eye out for those pictures and videos of the presentation period as I am sure they are going to be a lot of fun!  As a reminder, with this project, the students have been given the task of creating either a toy or a vehicle that is able to move all on its own using the power of one of the 6 forces that we have studied throughout this unit.  

During mathematics today the students had their math unit test on their Data Management unit.  Marked unit tests will be coming home with all students shortly.

Students also went to PE  and French classes.

Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, practice weekly spelling words, and Language pages 93 - 94.

Important information:  The next P.D Day at St. Jude's is this Friday, January 24th.  There will be no school for students on this day.

Every student brought home a field trip form with them last week.  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 last 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.

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.

Best regards,

Mrs. Nelson