In today's class the students started off the day recording their new weekly spelling words. If you think you recognize many of these words- you are right! This week the students are working on a review of words we have studied in previous weeks. During language today the students also used their journals to write reflections about their past weekends. The grade 3s were also very excited to be introduced to their new novel study today! We have begun exploring 'Little House in the Big Woods' by Laura Ingalls Wilder as our next novel study. In today's class the students were introduced to the novel, and the comprehension package that we will be working with along with the novel. This is a great story and I am just as excited as the students to begin exploring it!
During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students explored the use of safety devices and how humans sometimes require them to keep us safe from the extreme forces out in the world. As a class we watched videos about the need for safety devices such as seat belts and air bags in cars, we watched how parachutes help create air resistance against gravity when falling from the sky, and we watched how bungee cords can be used to help counter gravity when bungee jumping. The students were very interested in this safety videos! They then worked on a safety worksheet where they analysed the forces in various pictures and the safety devices being used to counter the forces. In today's class the students were also informed of the forces unit test that will be taking place on Wednesday, January 15th. Every student has brought home a unit review sheet with them tonight. I ask that this sheet be used to study and review for the unit test on Wednesday.
During mathematics today the students continued with their data management unit. In today's class the students worked on interpreting and creating pictographs. The students focused on interpreting tally marks used from surveys that have been conducted, and then using the tally marks to create their own pictographs. Students practised using their pictures to represent one, two and five students. Ask your child tonight what they learned!
Students also went to PE and French classes.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, practice weekly spelling words, math pages 104-105, Spelling Workout pages 73 - 76, and study for the forces unit test on Wednesday.
Important information: The forces unit test will be taking place on Wednesday, January 15th. Each child has a review sheet they have brought home with them to study in preparation for the unit test. Please keep an eye out for the test review sheet tonight!
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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