In today's class the students started off the day with their weekly spelling test, as we will not be here tomorrow to do it on a Friday as usual. All students will be bringing home their marked spelling tests with them tonight. I ask that over the weekend the students re-write any incorrectly spelled words ten times each (including the bonus word) During language the students also had a group discussion about the proper ways to use a dictionary and practised how to look up various words in the dictionary. I encourage all students to use this method of finding words in the dictionary at home when checking for spelling and definitions of words. We also read another chapter of 'Little House in the Big Woods' today. The students had a lot of fun with this chapter which focused on how Pa made bullets, cleaned his riffle and went hunting in the woods. The students were asked to complete a reflection in their comprehension packages after reading.
During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students had their final period in the Forces unit. In today's class the students worked on a reflection piece for their models we have been working on over the last while. In today's class the students had to reflect on their outcome of their demonstration yesterday, decide on what (if any) changes were needed, and complete a self assessment. This is the third and final section of their summative project which is now complete. Congratulations to all students for their hard work!
I was having issues loading the videos of the students demonstrating their summative projects on to the blog yesterday so I have emailed all parents their child's video instead. Please enjoy!
During mathematics today the students continued with their measurement unit. In today's class the students focused on calendar work once again. As a class we reviewed how to find dates in the future and in the past using a calendar. Use your own kitchen calendars at home to quiz your children on what they have learned!
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 Language pages 97 - 98.
Important information: The next P.D Day at St. Jude's is tomorrow! There will be no school for students.
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 were due today if your child was interested in having hot lunches for February.
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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