Hello
Parents!
Today we
started off our day with Language, and the students completed the second part
of their OWA (Ontario Writing Assessment). If they were done early, they
completed work in their spelling workbook (lesson
15, P# 61-64), as well as had an opportunity to sign up for a second aspect
for International Day. The students were given some time to research their
chosen aspects, and make notes that would be useful to them in the future.
After recess
we took up our math homework, and talked about samples and biases in surveys. The students then had gym, and then
we practiced our Christmas Concert song. Lucky for us, Mr. Oliver has
generously offered to play the piano while we sing, so we had an opportunity to
rehearse with him today too!
The students
had French after recess, and then we discussed outfit options for the Christmas
concert. By vote, it has been decided that we wear black bottoms (pants or
skirt), and a red or green top. Also, the students would like to wear Santa
Claus hats during their performance, so please try to provide one before our
Christmas concert. If you do not have one lying around the house, you can
purchase one from a dollar store. If you are unable to, please send me an email
(or a note in your child’s agenda), and I will try my best to provide one for
your child, so they don’t miss out.
Just a few
notes before I go:
1.
Spelling
workbook P# 61-64.
2.
Read chapter 22 in Percy Jackson! (We are almost
finished!)
3.
Research your chosen aspects of Bahamas, for International Day. This
will be held on Friday, January 20th!
4.
“Candygrams” will be sold all this week! They
cost $1.50 per candy cane, and the proceeds will be donated to help Brian
Kiagon (a boy in Africa) attend school. Let’s try to help Brian achieve his
educational dreams!
5.
Spelling
test on Friday! (Lesson #15).
6.
January lunch forms are due this Friday,
December 16th.
7.
Re-registration
packages went home this afternoon. 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
9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So,
please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!
8.
Practice singing, “Santa Claus is coming to town!” We have 5 days until our big
performance!
9.
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 until December
21st. This time of year can be difficult for many families, so let’s try to
help out those who need it!
10.
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 ask that students do not bring in their gifts until DECEMBER
21st or 22nd, as I don’t want it to get stolen or damaged. 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).
11.
The St. Jude's Academy Christmas concert is
quickly approaching! The students are
excited to share the performances that they have been busily preparing. The Christmas
concert is taking place on December 21st.
There will be two performances on this date. The first performance takes place at noon,
and the second performance takes place at 7pm.
Families are welcome to attend either (or both!) performance times.
12.
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!
13.
Lastly, I know many parents mentioned during
parent- teacher interviews that they would like their children to get more
homework. In regards to what is being taught in class, I usually assign
in-class assignments, so I can monitor and make note of each child’s progress
and work ability. With that being said, since there will not be much work
assigned during the Christmas break, if you would like a package of work for your child to work on, please let me know by this Friday, so I can create worksheets
and mini tasks for interested parents/ students. I will not be marking this, so
it will strictly be just for practice, and to keep them busy. Again, if you
would like for me to make arrangements for work packages for your child, please
let me know by THIS FRIDAY (December 16th).
I think that’s
pretty much it for today. Please remember, it’s going to be a cold night/
morning, so make sure your children come to school dressed in the full works!
(Jacket, snowpants, hat, gloves, scarf, and appropriate outdoor boots!) I hope
everyone has a wonderful night.
Ms.
Ramnarine
Grade 5
St. Jude’s
Academy
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