In today's class the students started off the day working on language. The students were asked to write fictional stories about the time the weather went wild! The students had a lot of fun writing on this topic! Each student had a chance to share their story with the class, as a method of practising public speaking. This practice will definitely help the students prepare for the oral presentations next month! During language the students reviewed the difference between 'knew' and 'known' and 'rang' and 'rung'. We also read another chapter of 'Little House in the Big Woods'. In today's chapter we had a great time hearing about Christmas at the Ingall's house. Afterwards the students were asked to complete a comprehension activity where they compared the description of the Ingall's pioneer Christmas against their own holiday celebrations. Ask your child tonight what they heard!
During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students had a lot of fun continuing to explore pioneers. In last class we finished up with the pioneers making their voyage from France, Spain and England over to North America. In today's class we read and discussed what life was like for the pioneers once they arrived. We spoke about the need to clear the land they were deeded, how they cleared the land, and what people/tools/equipment were needed to complete the task. Students also began their first project of the unit- their A-Z Pioneer Dictionary. In this book the students will be asked to design a dictionary full of terms and words learned in their pioneer unit. Ask your child tonight what letter of the alphabet they decided to start with today!
During mathematics today the students continued with their measurement unit. In today's class the students continued working on using thermometers to help them read temperatures. As a class we discussed benchmark temperatures to help guide them (30 degree is a hot summer day, 15 degrees is a fall day, today is -20 with windchill, etc). Students were then asked to explore and sort temperatures in their math textbooks and workbooks. Help your children put this concept into action at home by discussing everyday temperatures you see around the house.
Students also went to PE and French classes.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, practice weekly spelling words, Language pages 102 - 103 and math pages 118 - 119.
Oral presentations will be taking place on February 27th at 9am here at SJA! Students will be competing in the gym to win 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for their poem recitation (JK - Grade 3) and their speech presentation (Grade 4 - 9). All students in our class have brought home their poems with them tonight to begin the hard work of memorizing their poems. Students will be judged on their voice, poise, actions and memorization of their poem. Our class will choose 3 students on the 20th of February. These 3 students will represent our class in the final competition. The in-class speech presentation will also be used as part of their oral language mark for this term. Please have a look tonight to see which poem your child has been assigned!
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 our new unit 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.
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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