Hello Parents!

First and foremost, I would like to thank those Parents who sent an email or wrote a card, expressing their sympathies. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I am thankful for your sincerity. Last Friday was an emotional day, but I was fortunate to be surrounding by my family, as we reminisced about the all of the great memories we shared with my Mom. I hope all of you remember that tomorrow is not guaranteed, so always express your love and gratitude while you still have opportunities to. It’s the little things that count the most!

Moving forward, the students started off their Monday morning with Gym. Following that, we came back to class, and I gave them their new seating arrangement. We then debriefed about Friday- how their day went, and how mine went too. After, I handed out their term 3 OWA (Ontario Writing Assessment), and went over the requirements. The students completed this independently, and then they got ready for lunch.   

In the afternoon, we took up our math homework, and I reviewed the main concepts from lesson #1. I then introduced lesson #2 (Relating units of measurement), and the students were instructed to complete the corresponding textbook work. After math, the students had Music, and then they had second break.

They had French after, and filled out their agendas when they got back to class. I handed out the Parent-Teacher interview sheets (stating Parents’ scheduled timeslots), and then then allowed students to finish up their OWA, if they needed a bit more time. I collected them 20 minutes after, and then the students got ready to go home.

 Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #2 workbook homework P# 128-129.

2.       Parent- Teacher interviews are this THURSDAY. Today, your child should have brought home a paper with your timeslot on it- please try to be on time for your meeting. Please remember that the conferences will only be 10 minutes, as my schedule that evening is crammed, and I have back to back interviews. If possible, please try to come prepared with any questions that you may have.  

3.       On Thursday (April 6^th), Oakwood will be hosting a Cultural Market during the day. They will be selling food items, jewelry, and other cool things! If your child is interested in purchasing something, feel free to send some money with them, and as a class, we will check out their Cultural Market during class time!

4.       SPELLING: Lesson #25 test is on Friday (April 7^th). Words are up on the blog!

5.       This Friday (April 7^th), SJA and Oakwood are having a Talent Show! We will be watching the acts perform in the auditorium from 9:30am to 10:30am!

6.       On Wednesday, April 12^th, Mme. Stella is taking the students on their French trip.

7.       Thursday, April 13^th is Easter Spirit Day, so students are encouraged to dress up in an Easter related outfit!

8.       There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 14^th, and Monday, April 17^th, as it is Easter Long Weekend.

9.       Spring Uniforms can be worn, starting on Tuesday, April 18^th.

10.   Friday, April 21^st is Earth Day, and students are encouraged to dress up in Earth colours.

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy