In today's class the students started off the day working on spelling! All students copied down their new weekly spelling words into their spelling books and then worked on reinforcing their words in their Spelling Workbooks. This week's words focus on words where 'r's are paired with vowels. During language the students also worked on a reflection of their weekends in their journals. We had a chance to share about our weekends where we heard about many interesting things like hockey games, birthday parties, trips to hotels and trips to Grandparent's houses! The students also had a period to continue working on their novel studies which were begun on Friday. In today's novel study period the students were asked to draw pictures and describe the pioneer house that Laura and her family lived in.
During the Unit of Inquiry time today the students continued working on their summative projects. In today's class the students continued working on the construction of their cars/toys that they are busy creating for their summative projects. As a reminder, 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. The students have been working very hard on this project and I have been seeing some great examples of forces put into action! I posted a few pictures of the students working today at the end of this blog for you to enjoy!
During mathematics today the students had their final review period of their data management unit. The students will be having their next math unit test tomorrow. In today's class the students got back into their pairs and continued working through the unit in the textbook to pull out the major concepts that have been learned, and quiz each other on the most important material. All students brought home a review package with them last week that I encourage them to use to review tonight in preparation for tomorrow'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, Art and French classes.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, practice weekly spelling words, Spelling Workbook pages 78 - 80 and math review package for tomorrow's math unit test.
Important information: 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.
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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