Hello
Parents!
Today we
started off our morning with inquiry into Government. I introduced the lesson
by reading a story called, “Life in Troll Country,” and asked the students to
talk about it in their groups. As a whole class, we discussed their ideas, and
then talked about what it would be like living there, compared to living here
(in Canada). Following our discussion, I introduced four types of government
styles: Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, and Theocracy. We discussed each of
them, and talked about what it would be like living under each of these
governments. We then talked about the three levels of government in Canada:
Federal (all of Canada), Provincial (individual Provinces/ Territories), and
Municipal (Cities/ Towns). We learned the names of the leaders in each level
(Federal= Prime Minister = Justin Trudeau, Provincial= Premier = Kathleen Wynne,
Municipal= Mayor (of Mississauga)= Bonnie Crombie). To conclude, I showed the
students two Youtube videos, both in which helped to support the content taught
with more specific details (and catchy songs!).
After lunch,
we took up our lesson #2 math homework, and then I introduced lesson #3 (Using
Non- Standard Units to Estimate Lengths). We worked through the textbook
questions together, and then we played a game, identifying standard units and
non-standard units. After, the students got ready for Gym.
When they
got back from Gym, I handed out their new Novel Study book (Shannen and the
Dream for a School by Janet Wilson), and we discussed the cover and back of the
book. They left their book on their desk, and then got ready for second break.
The students had French after that, and then they filled out their agendas when
they got back to class. After, we had time to read the Author’s Note, and the
Prologue in the Novel Study book, and had a discussion about what we read.
Following that, the students got ready to go home.
IMPORTANT NOTE: due to the amount of
missing uniform pieces, please make sure your child has their items labeled, with
a first and last name. It will save all of us the headache in the future!
Just a few
important notes before I go:
1.
Math:
Lesson #3 workbook homework P# 130-131.
2.
Parent-
Teacher interviews are this THURSDAY. 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 6th), 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 7th). Words are up on the
blog!
5.
This Friday
(April 7th), SJA and Oakwood are having a Talent Show! We will be watching the acts perform in the auditorium
from 9:30am to 10:30am! Friends and family members are more than welcome to
attend!
6.
On Wednesday,
April 12th, Mme. Stella is taking the students on their French trip.
7.
Thursday,
April 13th 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
14th, and Monday, April 17th, as it is Easter Long
Weekend.
9.
Spring Uniforms
can be worn, starting on Tuesday, April 18th.
10.
Friday,
April 21st is Earth Day, and students are encouraged to dress up
in Earth colours.
That’s pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a
wonderful night!
Ms.
Ramnarine
Grade 5
St. Jude’s
Academy
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