In today's class the students started off the day working on language. The students were asked to complete a comprehension activity where they explored a graph for meaning. The students were asked to pull out various types of information from the graph, and reflect on how graphs can be used as an excellent learning tool in multiple subjects. All students will be bringing home their marked comprehension exercise with them tonight. During language the students also explored prefixes and suffixes in their Cursive books, and identified the differences between 'froze' and 'frozen' and 'fell' and 'fallen' in their Language books.
During our Unit of Inquiry time today the students continued on with our exploration of pioneers. In our last session we left our discussion after having finished talking about the methods pioneers used to clear the land they were deeded upon their arrival in North America. In today's class we discussed what pioneers did with their newly cleared land- they planted crops and built homes! As a class we explored the various types of homes that pioneers had (log houses, sod homes, plank houses and stone houses). The students were very excited and interested in the methods the pioneers used to construct their homes. The students also had another chance to add to their A-Z Dictionaries today. Ask your child tonight what they wrote about!
During mathematics today the students continued with their measurement unit. In today's class the students began work counting money. As a class we reviewed the types of Canadian currency, and the amount of each type of currency. In today's class the students were asked to explore how we can substitute one currency for another (example- 8 quarters make up 2 twoonies, five 20 dollar bills make up one 1 hundred dollar bill ). The students were then asked to work in their textbooks and workbooks to explore how we can interchange the type of currency used. The students also worked in their Abeka math books.
Students also went to PE, Art and French classes.
Homework: Read for 2o minutes and record in the reading log, practice weekly spelling words, Abeka pages 57 - 58 and math pages 120 - 121.
On Tuesday February 4th, Miss DaCosta’s grade two’s will be having a second sale to sell Rainbow Loom rings and bracelets for World Vision. Their goal is to raise money to provide school supplies and books for students who need them. Rings are 50¢ and bracelets range from $1.00-$2.00 (depending on the type of bracelet).
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 $75 for adults and $10 for children.
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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