Hello Parents!

Where do I even start?! Words cannot express how appreciative I am, for all of the generous and thoughtful cards and gifts! From the beautiful flowers, to the Babies R Us gift cards- each and every item represents how lucky I was to have such supportive parents along the way. Being tossed right into this classroom was definitely challenging, but I have you, the parents, to thank for being so understanding and welcoming.

To my students… like I said in the classroom today, I will truly miss you all. The wide range of personalities, combined with your high energy level, has certainly kept me on my toes! Although some days were tough, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I hope each and every one of you continue to grow into bold and brave individuals. You are all capable of conquering your dreams, as long as you work hard, and stay positive! Never give up, and always push forward- even when times are hard, and obstacles seem impossible to overcome. I truly believe in each and every one of you, and I hope you believe in yourselves too!

Overall, this experience has been absolutely wonderful. I’ve grown as a professional, as well as an adult. I am forever grateful for everything I’ve learned, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for me. As many of you already know, I’m due in September, so that means I will not be teaching for this upcoming school year. Hopefully, I will be back for the following year though! Nonetheless, we will keep in touch. Students, and parents, can send me an email anytime, about absolutely anything. You can reach me at r.ramnarine@hotmail.com- I look forward to hearing from you in the future!

To end this email, I just wanted to share a part of a note that my Mother left, before she passed away. In the note, she said, “Be good and honest, everyone. But most of all, be happy!” Life is so unpredictable sometimes. Although we cannot fully plan our futures, we can at least try to make the best decisions for today. With that being said, I hope all of you remember to live life to the fullest, and always try to be happy! I will cherish all of our conversations, interactions, and most of all, the great memories! Thank you for a wonderful 2016-2017 school year, and I wish you all the absolute best in the future!

From your Grade 5 Teacher, 

Ms. Ramnarine

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Gym! I took them outside, and played a team- building, strategy game. After, we came back into the classroom and worked on a special craft. After lunch, the students continued working on their craft, and then we said our goodbyes to Tomas, as he left early and it was his last day today! After second break, the students had French, and then they collected their unit tests and other work. Shortly after, they got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       TOMORROW (Friday, June 16^th) is our last day of school before summer break!  Students should wear their house colours tomorrow, as the house cup will be awarded to the highest ranking house! Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day tomorrow. Lastly, we will be having an, “End of the Year” classroom party tomorrow! Please feel free to send any NUT-FREE treats that the students can indulge in!

2.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

That pretty much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night! Only 1 day of school left until Summer Break!!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

 Hello Parents!

It was lovely seeing many of you at the Promotion Ceremony this morning! If any of you have pictures that you would be able to send to me, please do! I would love to incorporate them into something for the class! Your support and kind words are appreciated more than you’ll ever know! It’s wonderful having so many great parents to associate with, and I hope that your children will cherish these last two days of school, like I will!

After the Promotion Ceremony this morning, we can back to our classroom and I handed out their individual “fun” awards. After many good laughs, we got ready for lunch. During lunch, the students were able to say goodbye to Rayan, as he left early (and may not be returning next year). 

After lunch, the students had Music, and then I took them outside for Gym. After second break, they had French, and then we discussed the next two days, and what they should be wearing/ doing. After that, they got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Today was our Promotion Ceremony! If you have any pictures, please email them to me at rramnarine@stjudesacademy.com.

2.       Tomorrow (Thursday, June 15^th ) will be jersey/ sports clothes day! Students are encouraged to wear anything related to their favourite sports team!

3.       The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Students should wear their house colours on this day! Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day. We will be having an, “End of the Year” classroom party in the morning of this day too! Please feel free to send any NUT-FREE treats that the students can indulge in! If students can let me know what they are bringing, that would be great!

4.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

That’s pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night! Only 2 days of school left until Summer Break!!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off with Language. They worked on a Memory Book, where they had to write about their most memorable moment in Grade 5. After that, we moved on to Math, and the students used protractors to work on their Lesson #5 work, as well as their Lesson #6 work.

After recess, we began working on our IB Portfolios, and students began cleaning up their things. After, I took the students outside for Gym, and then we continued working on our IB Portfolios when we got back to class.

After second break, we had a rehearsal for the Promotion Ceremony, and then we discussed appropriate attire. Students are encouraged to dress up a bit, as they will be accepting their certificate, and possibly an academic excellence award.** Just a reminder, this ceremony will begin at 9am, so students MUST be on time. ** After this discussion, the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Tomorrow is the Grade 3 to 5 Promotion Ceremony, as well as the Grade 6 Graduation. The ceremony will take place at 9am and should be completed by 10:30am. Parents and family members are welcome to attend! Students are encouraged to dress smart casual.

2.       Unpaid aftercare fees were due YESTERDAY. If you have an unpaid balance, your child’s report card will be withheld until payment is received.

3.       Thursday, June 15^th will be jersey/ sports clothes day!

4.       The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Students should wear their house colours on this day! Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day. We will be having an, “End of the Year” classroom party in the morning of this day too! Please feel free to send any NUT-FREE treats that the students can indulge in!

5.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

That pretty much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night! Only 3 days of school left until Summer Break!!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Gym. Since the Gym teacher had to supervise the MYP exams this morning, I decided to take the students outside, instead of cancelling their Gym period. After that, two Grade 6 students put on a presentation in our classroom about online sources, and how to find reliable ones. Once that was done, we took up our Unit 3, Lesson #4 math homework. I then introduced Lesson #5, and we went through the textbook examples together. The students will complete their workbook work in class tomorrow, since many students do not have a protractor at home.

After lunch, the students had Music, and then we moved onto UOI. As a class, we discussed our KWL charts, and in detail, went through the lines of inquiry. We also talked about the central idea, and the key concepts. This whole class discussion was very interesting, as students really seemed to be intrigued by the stories, and were interested in sharing their own thoughts and opinions.

After second break, the students had French, and then we discussed the schedule for this week. Shortly after, the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Unpaid aftercare fees were due TODAY. If you have an unpaid balance, your child’s report card will be withheld until payment is received.

2.       We at SJA have had a wonderful year with your children, but it is time to send them off to the next grade. Our PYP promotion and graduation ceremonies are taking place next week. Students are asked to dress smart casual on these days. The ceremonies will take place over two days. The JK to Grade 2 promotion ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 13th. The Grade 3 to 5 promotion ceremony and Grade 6 graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 14th. Both ceremonies begin at 9 am and should be completed by 10:30 am. Parents and families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you then.

3.       Thursday, June 15^th will be jersey/ sports clothes day!

4.       The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Students should wear their house colours on this day! Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day. We will be having an, “End of the Year” classroom party in the morning of this day too! Please feel free to send any NUT-FREE treats that the students can indulge in!

5.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

That’s pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night! Only 4 days of school left until Summer Break!!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with UOI! They used the beginning of the period to complete any last minute touches, and then we began our presentations. This continued right until lunch time, and then we picked up where we left off after lunch too.

Once all presentations were done, the students filled out their report card comments, and then they had a bit of time to complete their math homework. We then took up the homework, and then got ready to second break.

After, the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. I then introduced their math lesson (unit 3, lesson #4- Naming and Sorting Polygons by Angles), and we went through some examples on the whiteboard. Following that, the students packed up and got ready to go home.  

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Coding: Complete your KWL chart, and whatever else is incomplete in your UOI duotang.

2.       Math: Unit 3, Lesson #4- workbook, P#40-41.  

3.       Any unpaid aftercare fees are due by MONDAY, JUNE 12^th. If these fees are unpaid, your child’s report card will be withheld until payment is received.

4.       We at SJA have had a wonderful year with your children, but it is time to send them off to the next grade. Our PYP promotion and graduation ceremonies are taking place next week. Students are asked to dress smart casual on these days. The ceremonies will take place over two days. The JK to Grade 2 promotion ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 13th. The Grade 3 to 5 promotion ceremony and Grade 6 graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 14th. Both ceremonies begin at 9 am and should be completed by 10:30 am. Parents and families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you then.

5.       Thursday, June 15^th will be jersey/ sports clothes day!

6.       The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Students should wear their house colours on this day! Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day. We will be having an, “End of the Year” classroom party in the morning of this day too! Please feel free to send any NUT-FREE treats that the students can indulge in!

7.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

That pretty much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Only 5 days of school left until Summer Break!!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you for attending our wonderful Arts Night exhibition! The Grade 5’s really pulled through, and performed with enthusiasm! I am SO proud of each and every one of them! Also, a BIG thank you goes out to those parents who brought a contribution for our bake sale! Your involvement is greatly appreciated!

Today, the students started off their morning with Music. Following that, they had their Lesson #29 spelling test when they got back to class. Once that was done, they were able to work on their UOI Coding summative. Today was the last day for them to work on this, as their summatives are due tomorrow, and all students will be presenting their information!

After lunch, the students had Math, and I introduced Unit 3, Lesson 2 (Measuring and Constructing Angles). I thoroughly explained the key concepts from this lesson, and we used the whiteboard to draw examples and explain them. After, the students got ready and I took them outside for Gym.

When they came back to class, they continued working on their summative, and then they got ready for second break. After that, they had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. Students were given the last bit of class time to complete last minute touches on their summatives, and then they got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       UOI: The Coding summative is due TOMORROW! ALL students will be presenting their report/ game in the morning, and they should come to school with all of their needed items, (ex. Laptop, report, USB, etc.). This is the last summative for the year, so come prepared and ready!

2.       Math: Unit 3, Lesson #2- workbook, P#38-39.  

3.       The SJA Parent Guild has organized an Ice Cream Day for the last day of school! The forms, along with the money, are due TOMORROW (Friday, June 9^th).

4.       Any unpaid aftercare fees are due by MONDAY, JUNE 12^th. If these fees are unpaid, your child’s report card will be withheld until payment is received.

5.       We at SJA have had a wonderful year with your children, but it is time to send them off to the next grade. Our PYP promotion and graduation ceremonies are taking place next week. Students are asked to dress smart casual on these days. The ceremonies will take place over two days. The JK to Grade 2 promotion ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 13th. The Grade 3 to 5 promotion ceremony and Grade 6 graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 14th. Both ceremonies begin at 9 am and should be completed by 10:30 am. Parents and families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you then.

6.       Thursday, June 15^th will be jersey/ sports clothes day!

7.       The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Students should wear their house colours on this day! Report cards will be sent home at the end of the day. We will be having an, “End of the Year” classroom party in the morning of this day too! Please feel free to send any NUT-FREE treats that the students can indulge in!

8.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

That’s pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night! Only 6 days of school left!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today we started off our morning with some chalk art, for Arts Night. Following that, the students worked on their UOI Coding summative. After that period, they had Gym  and then lunch.

After lunch, we had our whole school dress rehearsal for Arts Night, and then the students were able to finish up their Arts Night t-shirts. Shortly after, they got ready for French.

After French, the students filled out their agendas, and then we practiced our Arts Night routine before getting ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Arts Night is TOMORROW (Wednesday, June 7^th!) We will be having a daytime rehearsal at 1pm (parents can attend), and our final performance starting at 7:00pm (all students are expected to participate in the evening performance). Please make sure your child is here by 6:30pm, to ensure they are not late. Students can be dropped off in our classroom, and they can be picked up from here at the end of the show, (although they will be participating in the band performance, which is the last act of the show).  STUDENTS CAN COME TO SCHOOL TOMORROW DRESSED IN THEIR ARTS NIGHT CLOTHING (BLACK PANTS, BLACK TOP FOR BAND). I HAVE OUR DECORATED T-SHIRTS, IN WHICH I WILL HAND OUT TOMORROW.

2.       The Grade 5 class will be contributing to the bake sale, which has been scheduled for Arts Night! This means any NUT FREE baked goods brought in for the bake sale, will be sold during our Arts Night exhibition. Please try to bring these items in the morning, so we can set them up right after school. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

3.       UOI: continue working on your coding summative, and make sure you come to school with all of your needed items, (ex. Laptop, devices, printed off information, title pages, etc.). This summative is due on FRIDAY, JUNE 9^TH, and all students will be presenting that day!

4.       Math: Unit 3, Lesson #1- workbook, P#36-37.  

5.       Spelling: Lesson #29 test will be on Thursday, June 8^th. Words are up on the blog!

6.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

7.       The SJA Parent Guild has organized an Ice Cream Day for the last day of school! I have sent the permission forms home, and they will be due, along with the money, on Friday, June 9^th.

8.       Any unpaid aftercare fees are due by MONDAY, JUNE 12^th. If these fees are unpaid, your child’s report card will be withheld until payment is received.

9.       The PYP Grade 3-6 Promotion Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 14^th at 9am. Parents are welcome to attend!

10.   The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Report cards will be sent home on this day. Only 8 days of school left!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with UOI! They spent most of the morning working on their coding summative, and we got called down to the auditorium for our Arts Night rehearsal. After lunch, I introduced our math lesson- Unit 3, Lesson #1 (Naming and Sorting Polygons by Sides). Although we will not be having a unit test for this unit, I thought it would still be useful for the students to know this information, as the previous teacher skipped it earlier in the year.

After Math, the students had Gym, and then they worked on their t-shirts for Arts Night. We also rehearsed our performance in the auditorium again, and then they headed outside for second recess. After that, the students had French, and then we were called down to the auditorium one more time. They filled out their agendas when they got back to class, and then they continued working on their t-shirts until it was time to get ready to go home.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are to bring black pants, (could be black jeans,) for our Arts Night dress rehearsal tomorrow. Also, I STRONGLY encourage each and every student to practice singing in front of their family members, as many of our classmates need the practice! We need to try to be enthusiastic and full of energy while performing, otherwise the audience will fall asleep! Practice, practice, practice!!

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       If I purchased a white t-shirt for your child, please send $6 to school with them tomorrow.

2.       UOI: continue working on your coding summative, and make sure you come to school with all of your needed items, (ex. Laptop, devices, printed off information, title pages, etc.). This summative is due on FRIDAY, JUNE 9^TH, and all students will be presenting that day!

3.       Math: Unit 3, Lesson #1- workbook, P#36-37.  

4.       Spelling: Lesson #29 test will be on Thursday, June 8^th. Words are up on the blog!

5.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

6.       The Grade 5 class will be contributing to the bake sale, which has been scheduled for Arts Night! This means any NUT FREE baked goods brought in for the bake sale, will be sold during our Arts Night exhibition. Please try to bring these items in the morning, so we can set them up right after school. Also, if any parents would like to volunteer to help out, that would be greatly appreciated!

7.       Arts Night will be THIS Wednesday, June 7^th! We will be having a daytime rehearsal at 1pm (parents can attend), and our final performance starting at 7:00pm (all students are expected to participate in the evening performance). Please make sure your child is here by 6:30pm, to ensure they are not late.

8.       The SJA Parent Guild has organized an Ice Cream Day for the last day of school! I have sent the permission forms home, and they will be due, along with the money, on Friday, June 9^th.

9.       The PYP Grade 3-6 Promotion Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 14^th at 9am. Parents are welcome to attend!

10.   The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Report cards will be sent home this day. Only 9 days of school left!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Gym. Following that, we had our lesson #28 spelling test, and then moved onto UOI. The students picked option 1 or 2, and then began working on their research. Many of them have decided on a man or woman that they would like to do their report on, and a few students must continue researching to pick one by MONDAY.

After lunch, we worked on designing our white t-shirt for Arts Night. The students used the fabric markers I purchased, (just a heads up- good quality fabric markers are quite pricey, if you ever need to buy them!) and we practiced singing our Arts Night songs. Students are encouraged to practice singing at home, as many of them need to work on confidence and voice projection!

After second break, the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We talked about their Tree Top Trekking trip tomorrow, and I reminded students that they should be at school by 8:30am, as the bus will be leaving at 9am! I also mentioned that I will be away tomorrow, as I have a doctor’s appointment. With this being said, I informed them that for Monday, they will just need their devices and research notes for their UOI summative. They can also begin studying the lesson #29 spelling words, because their test will be on Thursday, June 8^th.

After our discussion, the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       TOMORROW is the Tree Top Trekking field trip!! Please make sure your child is here by 8:30am, and that they are dressed in their GYM UNIFORM. Also, please make sure you send the following items with your child tomorrow in a backpack: a packed lunch, extra water, a hat, sunscreen, and a sweater/ jacket (depending on the weather). Since I will not be attending this trip, you can direct your questions to Mrs. Haag.

2.       If I purchased a white t-shirt for your child, please send $6 to school with them on MONDAY.

3.       UOI: Look over the summative outline and rubric. Bring your device on MONDAY, so you can begin working on it! Remember, since this is a summative, ALL work must be done in class, so I can observe and mark your process and understanding of the topic.

4.       Math: Parents are to sign and return the Unit 11 math test.

5.       Novel Study: Parents are to sign and return the summative rubric.

6.       Spelling: Lesson #29 test will be on Thursday, June 8^th. Words are up on the blog!

7.       Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

8.       The Grade 5 class will be contributing to the bake sale, which has been pushed back to Arts Night! This means any NUT FREE baked goods brought in for the bake sale, will be sold during our Arts Night exhibition. Also, if any parents would like to volunteer to help out, that would be greatly appreciated!

9.       Arts Night will be on Wednesday, June 7^th! We will be having a daytime rehearsal at 1pm (parents can attend), and our final performance starting at 7:00pm (all students are expected to participate in the evening performance). Please make sure your child is here by 6:30pm, to ensure they are not late.

10.   The PYP Grade 3-6 Promotion Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 14^th at 9am. Parents are welcome to attend!

11.   The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Report cards will be sent home this day. Only 11 days of school left!

That pretty much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night, and an enjoyable weekend!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy