Hello Parents!

We started off our day by marking our math homework, and then I introduced Lesson #3 (Drawing Bar Graphs). We gathered our own data within the classroom,  grouped them into equal INTERVALS, and then created a bar graph to display our data. Students were instructed to complete textbook work in class for practice, and were assigned P#68-69 in their math workbook for homework.

The students had gym before lunch, and music after. The students then got into their groups for UOI, and continued working on each assigned state of matter. Their work will be displayed on a chart paper, which will be put up in the classroom tomorrow.

After recess, the students had French, and then we were able to practice our Christmas Concert song at the end of the day.

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Math homework: P#68-69 in their workbooks

2.       Parent- Teacher interviews are TOMORROW!!! I have given each student a paper with your assigned timeslot. Please be sure to arrive on time for your interviews, as they are only 10 minute periods, which will go by quickly. I pretty much have back-to-back interviews from 4:00pm to 7:30pm, so please knock on my door if it is your interview time, and I will try my best to stay on track!

3.       The cookie dough pick up is set for TOMORROW from 3:45-8pm in the cafeteria.

4.       Students must read chapter 17 in Percy Jackson.

5.       January lunch forms are due on Friday, December 16^th.

6.       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 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!

7.       Practice singing, “Santa Claus is coming to town!” We have 2 weeks until our big performance!

8.       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!

9.       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).

10.   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.

11.   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!

Please feel free to send me an email if you have any questions or comments! I look forward to meeting with many of you tomorrow! I hope you all have a good night!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy