Hello
Parents!
Today the
students started their day off by working on their Speeches. We started with
class presentations, where students got to practice saying their speech (while
reading it off of their paper), and I timed it. After each presentation,
students received some feedback, whether it was to add some more information
(to meet the time limit), or saying it was prefect and now they can work on
memorizing it. We will continue these practice presentations all week.
After
Speeches, the student got out their math books, and we had a Unit 7 review.
Their test will be tomorrow morning, so I encourage the students to complete
the “Show What you Know,” section in their textbook (p#250-251), for additional
practice.
After lunch
we discussed Chapter 8 in the Hatchet, and went through the comprehension
questions. For homework, the students must read Chapter 9, and answer the
corresponding questions. After novel study, the students had Gym, and then we
had a few more Speech presentations before second break.
After break,
the students went to French, and then they filled out their agendas upon
arriving back to class. For the last half an hour, we went over their Spelling
workbook answers, and I reminded students that their spelling test for this
week will be pushed to next week (since there is no school on Friday and Monday).
Just a few
important notes before I go:
1.
Spelling
test must be signed. (Spelling test will be next week, instead of this
week).
2.
Math Test
tomorrow!! Unit 7 (Transformational Geometry). Students should try to
complete “Show What You Know,” in their textbook for this unit, as a good study
review.
3.
Novel
Study: read Chapter 9, and answer the corresponding questions.
4.
Speeches:
Students must write out a complete full copy of their full speech, from
introduction to conclusion. Once that is done, they are allowed to type it up. Students
who need to add more information due to being under the time limit, must do so
for homework.
5.
Tomorrow is
Valentine’s Day! Please remember to keep the treats completely nut free!
Below is the class list (for cards, if students are interested).
Yasemin
Taran
Alexis
Lucas
Laryssa
Emilia
Jarniko
Mehar
Rayan
Maram
Tomas
Nikhil
Parinitha
Jonathan
Rishaan
Kian
Zara
Nicole
James
6.
Tomorrow
is also SPIRIT DAY! Students are encouraged to wear red, pink and/or white.
7.
We are taking a trip! On Wednesday, February 15th, we will be going to Mountsberg Conservation Area, to learn
about Biodiversity! Please remember to pack a liter-less lunch.
8.
SJA’s
Annual Poems and Speeches Competition is quickly approaching! The grade 5
class will be reciting their speeches in front of the grade 6 class, and the
winners from that will go on to the schoolwide competition on Friday, February
24th. The winners from that will go on to face the winners from The
Maples on March 1st. I have sent home the outline, rubric and
package, so please take a look at it with your child. Students must come to
school prepared (with their research and device), and should always bring all
of their notes/ work.
9.
Thursday, February 16th, we will be
celebrating “100 Days of School.” If you
would like to bring in anything that fits the theme of “100,” please let me
know!
10.
Parent
Guild Movie and Dance Night forms and payment is due this Thursday
(February 16th).
11.
There is
no school this Friday (February 17th) and Monday (February 20th).
12.
The MYP will be hosting a “Mock Trial” on
Friday, February 24th. To support them, the whole school is welcomed
to participate in a casual day, where $2 will be collected, and students can
dress up as judges, criminals, lawyers, etc. This is an optional event, but it
will be fun to support the older grades during this exciting experience!
13.
The Grade
5’s and up will be going on a Ski trip on Thursday, March 2nd,
and Thursday, March 9th.
That pretty
much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!
Ms.
Ramnarine
Grade 5
St. Jude’s
Academy
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