Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Music. Following that, we worked on our Speeches, in which the students began to form their introduction paragraph. I went over what it should include, and gave them the remainder of the period to finish it. During this time, I continued conferencing with some students. For homework, students must complete their introduction paragraph, if they were unable to finish it in class.

After lunch, we discussed the answers to Chapter 5’s comprehension questions. We had a group discussion about what we liked and disliked so far. We also talked about being in Brian’s position, and how we would feel. Apparently a lot of students strongly believe that they would be just fine if this happened to them, and they had to survive alone. Very interesting! Following this period, the students had Gym.

Once they got back to the classroom, we took up our Math homework (lesson 4: line symmetry). I think introduced lesson #6: Exploring Tiling. We talked about tessellations, and then the students were instructed to complete their math workbook work (P#102-103). I also handed out a tessellation worksheet, and the students began to work on it. For homework, the students must complete their unfinished workbook work, but they do not have to complete the tessellation worksheet, as they will have time tomorrow in class to complete it.

After second break the students had French and then they completed their agendas when they got back to class. They had time to work on their UOI Biodiversity charts, and then they got ready to go home.  

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: workbook P# 102-103. Please note: students who got below 60% on their unit 6 math test will be eligible for a retest on FRIDAY. These students have a note in their agendas.

2.       Novel Study: read Chapter 5, and answer the corresponding questions.

3.       Speeches: students who are not done the counterargument paragraph must complete it for homework. They will have some time to get it peer-edited (by 1 or 2 classmates) tomorrow. I will also continue conferences tomorrow too.

4.       Unit 6 math test must be signed and returned.

5.       UOI Matter Summative rubric must be signed and returned.

6.       We are taking a trip! On Wednesday, February 15^th, we will be going to Mountsberg Conservation Area, to learn about Biodiversity! Please fill out and sign the permission form, and hand it in with the $36 fee (please try to give exact change if you’re playing with cash!). These forms will be due on Monday, February 13^th (the latest!)

7.       Spelling Test (lesson 20) is on Friday. Spelling workbook- lessons 18, 19, 20 due on MONDAY.

8.       Mme. Stella has sent home permission forms for a French trip. Please sign and return these forms and hand in the money as soon as possible, as spaces are limited. These forms are due by THIS FRIDAY (February 10^th).

9.       Re-registration packages were sent home last month. 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 THIS THURSDAY (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!

10.   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.

11.   DRAs (Developmental Reading Assessment) will be sent home TOMORROW (Thursday,  February 9^th), so look out for that!

12.   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!

13.   Lastly, I would like to thank you (the parents) for your patience and understanding! I have completed my phone calls this weekend, and during this week, I will be sending out the emails to parents who requested that form of communication. It’s a tedious task, but it’s almost done!

That sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy