Hello Parents!

Today we started off our day with a math test! On the bright side, it’s the last one for 2016!

Mid-test we were called down for our Christmas concert rehearsal, and the students continued writing their test when they came back. After that, we had recess, and then had a full dress rehearsal for the Christmas concert. This was the first time we were able to watch the whole show, and we were thoroughly pleased with all of the acts involved.  

After the dress rehearsal, we had second recess, and then French right after.

Upon returning to the class, we filled out our agendas, and talked about tomorrow and Thursday.

TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21^ST) = CHRISTMAS CONCERT!! Students should come to school dressed in costume (white, red or green top, black or grey pants/ skirt, and a Santa hat). Our first performance is at 12:00pm, and our second one is at 7:00pm (students should be at school for 6:30pm). Parents are welcome to attend one or both performances! We will be performing second, so make sure you arrive early, so you don’t miss it!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22^ND = LAST DAY OF SCHOOL. We will have a classroom celebration/ “party” in the morning, and possibly watch a movie.  We will do our SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE during this time too, so be sure your child comes to school with it! Students are also welcome to bring in nut-free snacks to share with the class. Around 12:30pm, those students participating in skating will leave the school, and will return around 2:30pm. Once they arrive, we will head to the auditorium for an award ceremony, and then students will be escorted to the gym for dismissal. (Please note that students are encouraged to wear green and/or red on Thursday, for Spirit Dress- Up Day!)

Going back to today, I handed out my student gifts to each child before dismissal. I informed each student that the ornament could break/ the picture can fall from its place, if they are too rough. Therefore, if they want to keep it as a keepsake, they should handle it with care!

Also, I have received many gifts today, and I am truly appreciative. It is an absolute pleasure to be teaching your children, and I look forward to spending the rest of the school year with them! Only good memories and lots of learning for next year!

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Mr. Slyk has organized a skating trip for the last day of school (Thursday, December 22^nd).  Your child must return the permission form by TOMORROW, whether they are attending or not. Also, students MUST bring their own skates and helmet, in order to participate, as the arena does not provide anything.

2.       The St. Jude's Academy Christmas concert is finally here!  The students are excited to share the performances that they have been busily preparing. The first performance takes place at 12pm tomorrow, and the second performance takes place at 7pm.  Families are welcome to attend either (or both!) performance times.

3.       During the evening performance (at the Christmas concert), the class Christmas baskets organized by the Parent Guild will be available by auction.  There will also be refreshments available by purchase.  Please come prepared to participate in these exciting events!

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5.       Re-registration packages were sent home a few weeks ago.  If you are interested in registering your child at St. Jude’s Academy again next year (and I hope you are!), please be sure to fill out and send back the packages AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The deadline for these packages will be February 9^th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

6.       The grade 3 classes are organizing a food and toy drive, and are asking for non-perishable food items, as well as new toys/ books. We will be collecting them in each classroom, and tomorrow is the last day to make a donation! This time of year can be difficult for many families, so let’s try to help out those who need it!

7.       Just a reminder for “Secret Santa,” the price limit is $10, and the students should refer to the form of their “Secret Santa” person, in order to make their shopping easier. I have suggested that students wrap the present with a tag that says, “To: _____, From: Your Secret Santa,” and bring it in in a plastic bag (so students don’t see each other walking in with a specific gift, which will ruin the suspense). We will be doing our Secret Santa Gift Exchange on THURSDAY (in the morning!)

8.       Lastly, on our last day of school (Thursday, December 22^nd), the students have said they would like to have a “classroom party.” With that being said, students are free to bring in snacks to share with their classmates, but please make sure everything is nut free! Also, Thursday is “Spirit Dress- Up Day,” so students are encouraged to wear red and/or green!

 

I think that sums it up for today. Please feel free to send me an email, if you have any questions or comments. I hope everyone has a wonderful night, and I hope to see you all tomorrow at the Christmas concert!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy