Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with their Unit 7 math test. Once they were finished, they were given Valentine’s Day colouring sheets, to preoccupy themselves while the others finished. They were also given the option to practice reading their Speeches in their head, as a way to start memorizing them. Once all of the math tests were handed in, we had the remaining Speech presentations, and timed them as they read. Students now know whether they must add more to their Speech, or if they could start memorizing it.

After lunch, the students had Music, then Gym, and then after second break, they had French.

Upon returning back to class, the students filled out their agendas, and then packed up their stuff. We then discussed details about our trip tomorrow, and what they should bring. All students are to bring a litter-less lunch tomorrow. Also, students must be dressed warm, as they will be going outside to see habitats/ nature. With that being said, students must wear a warm jacket, snowpants, warm boots, gloves, a hat, scarf/ neckwarmer, etc. Bundle up! Lastly, since we will be outside, students do not have to wear their uniform tomorrow- they are allowed to wear WARM casual clothes (track pants, sweaters, long sleeves, etc.).

After this discussion, students handed out Valentine’s Day treats, and then the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       We are going on our trip TOMORROW to Mountsberg Conservation Area, to learn about Biodiversity! Please remember to pack a litter-less lunch, and dress warm!

2.       Spelling test must be signed. (Spelling test will be next week, instead of this week).

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.       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 24^th. The winners from that will go on to face the winners from The Maples on March 1^st. 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.

6.       Thursday, February 16^th, 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!

7.       Parent Guild Movie and Dance Night forms and payment is due this Thursday (February 16^th).

8.       There is no school this Friday (February 17^th) and Monday (February 20^th).

9.       The MYP will be hosting a “Mock Trial” on Friday, February 24^th. 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!

10.   The Grade 5’s and up will be going on a Ski trip on Thursday, March 2^nd, and Thursday, March 9^th.

That’s pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy