Hello Parents!

It was wonderful meeting with many of you today. I’m sure what I had to say wasn’t a surprise, as you all know your children and how they are academically and socially. Again, if there’s anything I can do that will help your children, please let me know. We are working together as a team!

In regards to the school day,  we finished up our group work for our UOI topic (on Matter), and continued working on our persuasive writing pieces. We took up the math homework, and discussed the key aspects of a bar graph. At the end of the day we were able to complete our DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment), so they are finally finished….until next term. Tomorrow will be another exciting day, so I hope everyone gets a good rest tonight.

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Spelling test TOMORROW! (Lesson #14)

2.       Students must read chapter 18 in Percy Jackson.

3.       January lunch forms are due on Friday, December 16^th.

4.       Re-registration packages went home this afternoon. 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 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!

5.       Practice singing, “Santa Claus is coming to town!” We have 2 weeks until our big performance!

6.       The grade 3 classes are organizing a food and toy drive, and are asking for non-perishable food items, as well as new toys/ books. We will be collecting them in each classroom until December 21st. This time of year can be difficult for many families, so let’s try to help out those who need it!

7.       Just a reminder for “Secret Santa,” the price limit is $10, and the students should refer to the form of their “Secret Santa” person, in order to make their shopping easier. I ask that students do not bring in their gifts until DECEMBER 21st or 22nd, as I don’t want it to get stolen or damaged. I have suggested that students wrap the present with a tag that says, “To: _____, From: Your Secret Santa,” and bring it in in a plastic bag (so students don’t see each other walking in with a specific gift, which will ruin the suspense).

8.       The St. Jude's Academy Christmas concert is quickly approaching!  The students are excited to share the performances that they have been busily preparing.  The Christmas concert is taking place on December 21st.  There will be two performances on this date.  The first performance takes place at noon, and the second performance takes place at 7pm.  Families are welcome to attend either (or both!) performance times.

9.       During the evening performance (at the Christmas concert), the class Christmas baskets organized by the Parent Guild will be available by auction.  There will also be refreshments available by purchase.  Please come prepared to participate in these exciting events!

I hope everyone has a good night!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy