Hello Parents!

Today we started our day off with a unit 7 math pretest. Once that was finished, we worked on our Speeches, and I went over a breakdown of the reasons on the whiteboard. (Please look below for a picture of what was discussed). I asked each of the students to write down this example, and then asked them to follow the same layout with their own topic/reasons/examples. Based on the feedback, it appears that the graphic organizer on the whiteboard was successful.

After lunch the students had music, and then gym. Unfortunately, at the end of gym class, there were many incidents regarding bullying/ intolerable behaviours. As a result, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Hocevar came into our room to talk to the whole class. Based on what happened today, students shared their thoughts, and we all talked about why this is not acceptable. For homework, each student must write a letter, as if they’re writing to someone who is being bullied. They should include things that they would say to them, advice they may have, and just any words to comfort them. They should try to think of the situation from another perspective, and can even include personal stories of something that they have experienced and overcome. The goal of this task if to encourage empathy, respect, integrity, and confidence. Parents, please sign off on these letters once your child is done and you have read over it with them. We will be discussing these letters tomorrow, and I will collect them at the end of the period.

After that, we had an unexpected fire drill, and then went to 2^nd break. We came back to class, I handed out Parent-Teacher Communication forms (please return by Thursday, February 2^nd), and March Break forms. We then packed up and headed to the auditorium for our Awards Ceremony (congratulations to Jarniko, for receiving the January Risk-Taker/ Enthusiasm award- picture below) and monthly house game, and then wrapped up for the day.

 Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Each student must write a letter, as if they’re writing to someone who is being bullied. They should include things that they would say to them, advice they may have, and just any words to comfort them. They should try to think of the situation from another perspective, and can even include personal stories of something that they have experienced and overcome. The goal of this task if to encourage empathy, respect, integrity, and confidence. Parents, please sign off on these letters once your child is done and you have read over it with them. We will be discussing these letters tomorrow, and I will collect them at the end of the period.

2.       I have sent home a Parent- Teacher Communication form. Please look over it, fill it out, and return to me by Thursday, February 2^nd. I will make arrangements based on a “First come, first serve,” basis.

3.       Speeches: Bring devices and all your work to school. “Forgetting it at home” is not a good excuse. At this point, students should be working on creating a rough plan of their 3 reasons, and then should begin forming their paragraphs. The rough draft for paragraph 1 is due on Thursday!

4.       Spelling Test (Lesson #19) is on Friday! (Words are on the blog!)

5.       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 Friday, February 10^th. Also, there is a French spelling test on FRIDAY, and Mme. Stella has asked the students to finish their sentence (they can refer to her blog).

6.       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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

7.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

8.       There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

9.       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.

10.   I will be sending out a letter this week, regarding our term communication with parents. I will be making personal phone calls (this weekend!), but if you prefer an email or an in-person meeting, I can make those arrangements too. Also, DRAs (Developmental Reading Assessment) will be sent home next week, so look out for that!

11.   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!

12.   Lastly, please see below for the After School Dismissal Procedure.

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

After School Dismal Procedure

As we work to ensure the safest and most efficient system for student drop off, we would like to send out a few reminders to SJA parents.

• Kiss and Ride runs every day from 3:30 - 3:40pm.  Parents choosing to not participate in the Kiss and Ride program are asked to wait until 3:40 to enter into the school building.
• Parents wishing to sign their child(ren) out early may do so up until 3:20pm.  Parents may enter through the front door to sign out their child(ren).  Any parents entering through the front door before will be asked to wait at the front until their child can be called down via the PA system.  This will help to keep the hallways cleared for dismissal and for Kiss and Ride.
• Parents entering through the front after 3:20 will have to wait until 3:40pm to enter the building.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our afternoon dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.

Congratulations to Jarniko, for winning the January Risk-Taker/ Enthusiasm award!

Students can refer to this rough graphic organizer for their Speeches.

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with a lovely unit 6 math test! After that, they got to work on their Speeches, and I reviewed each of their topics and three reasons. I have informed the students that they can start forming their three reason paragraphs once they have completed the graphic organizers in the Speeches package. Again, we will be using class time to work on this; however, how the students choose to use that time will ultimately be up to them.

After lunch we watched a summative presentation, and then the students had gym. When they came back to class, we talked about matter, and what a chemical and physical change was. Many students were very rude and disrespectful while I was teaching this mini lesson, and as a result, I administered a pop quiz at the end of the day. This will be taken into account while marking the whole UOI unit.

After 2^nd break, the students had French, and then completed their pop quiz in class. Needless to say, many students were not happy about this, especially those who were not paying attention. I hope those students learn from this! I then collected everyone’s UOI folders, and they got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Speeches: Bring devices and all your work, to school. “Forgetting it at home” is not a good excuse.

2.       Spelling Test (Lesson #19) is on Friday! (Words will be up on the blog this evening!)

3.       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 Friday, February 10^th. Also, there is a French spelling test on FRIDAY, and Mme. Stella has asked the students to finish their sentence (they can refer to her blog).

4.       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 February 9th, 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.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

6.       There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

7.       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.

8.       I will be sending out a letter this week, regarding our term communication with parents. I will be making personal phone calls (this weekend!), but if you prefer an email or an in-person meeting, I can make those arrangements too. Also, DRAs (Developmental Reading Assessment) will be sent home next week, so look out for that!

9.       Lastly, on 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!

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 their morning off with gym. Following that, they had their lesson #17 spelling test. (I have marked them, so please sign them and return on Monday!). After our test, I allowed the last few groups to present their UOI summative, and then we took up our Lesson #10 (exploring large masses) math homework. We had a unit 6 math review, and talked about important aspects from each lesson. Our unit test will be on Monday, so students should review all of the lessons in this unit (especially questions the got incorrect for homework).

After lunch the students had music, and then we worked on our Speeches when we got back to class. Many students changed their topic today, which was fine. Students should now be researching information, and should be writing down ideas about possible reasons/ paragraphs.

After 2^nd break the students had French, and then they completed a self and peer evaluation for their UOI Summative work/ group. All of this will be taken into consideration when marking this unit. After that, the students packed up and got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Unit 6 math test on MONDAY (January 30^th).

2.       Get your spelling test signed.

3.       Students must complete their UOI KWL chart, and should make sure their UOI folder is ready to be marked. I will be collecting them on MONDAY.  

4.       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 Friday, February 10^th.

5.       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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

6.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

7.       There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

8.       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. I am still waiting for some signatures from parents (on the front form of the package)! Students must complete some research at home, and should come to school prepared (with their research and device).

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their day with gym. Following that, we jumped right into our UOI summative presentations. Despite a few groups being unprepared, I was pretty impressed with the groups that were ready. The in-class experiments/ demonstrations were wonderful, and very well explained. (Please see below for pictures!). Tomorrow, the remaining groups will present, but they will be deducted 2 points (from the total) for not presenting on the day it was due.

After lunch we began working on our Speeches, in which students finalized their topics with me. Students must complete some research at home, and I suggest they bring their written or printed research to school with them tomorrow. (Students should also bring their devices in tomorrow!). I told the students today that once they start their research, they may realize they want to change their topic. They can do so, but tomorrow will be the last day for topic changes. Reminder: it is a persuasive speech, so topics should be something that the student can defend (their opinion) in a convincing way.

After language, we took up the math homework, and then I introduced the last lesson of the unit (lesson #10: Exploring Large Masses). Their homework is P# 92-93 in their math workbook. The unit 6 math test will be on MONDAY, January 30^th! Tomorrow we will have a math review in class.

After 2^nd break the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We played a language story game in class, and then packed up and got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math workbook, P# 92-93 (lesson 10- exploring large masses) is due tomorrow. We will have our unit 6 math test on MONDAY, January 30^th.

2.       Tomorrow will be the last day for groups to present their UOI final summative. These groups will get a 2- point deduction from their total, for being late.

3.       LESSON #17 SPELLING TEST IS TOMORROW. The words are up on the blog!

4.       Mme. Stella has mentioned that the students will have their FRENCH TEST TOMORROW. Also, she has sent home permission forms for a French trip. Please sign and return these forms as soon as possible, as spaces are limited. These forms are due by Friday, February 10^th.

5.       The lunch order forms are now being completed online! The due date for February lunches will be tomorrow! Please look at the instructions at the end of this blog, and contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you need extra information (or help) with this new process.

6.       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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

7.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

8.       There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

9.       Lastly, 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. I am still waiting for some signatures from parents (on the front form of the package)! Students must complete some research at home, and should come to school prepared (with their research and device). Tomorrow will be the last day for topic changes!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded!

Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate.

Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay:

1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php

2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child)

3.     Verify your email account through the email sent

4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page

5.     Select add new lunch form

6.     Select student name and payment method

7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day

8.     Press save

9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month

10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name.

We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process.

******Please place all orders by January 27^Th 2017. Please keep in mind that after this date no orders can be accepted as the site will close until the new month. We will send reminders and blog posts to ensure you do not miss the deadline.  ******

What's the matter? Great presentations for our Unit of Inquiry summatives!

Hello Parents!

I hope all of the “Grade 6s” enjoyed Year Ahead Day! A glimpse into the future is always fun!

Just a few reminders:

1.       Math workbook, P# 90-91 (lesson 9: measuring mass) is due tomorrow.

2.       UOI final summative is due TOMORROW!!! This means all groups will present their display (part 1), verbally tell us about 3 changes in states (part 2), and will show us an experiment/ demonstration (part 3). Please look at their assignment outline, rubric and success criteria, if you would like to know more about it. Please note that all groups will be expected to present tomorrow!

3.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

4.       Please sign your child’s Lesson #16 spelling test. Also, we will have our LESSON #17 SPELLING TEST THIS FRIDAY. The words are up on the blog!

5.       Mme. Stella has mentioned that the students will have their FRENCH TEST this Friday (January 27^th).

6.       The lunch order forms are now being completed online! The due date for February lunches will be THIS FRIDAY (JANUARY 27^TH).  Please look at the instructions at the end of this blog, and contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you need extra information (or help) with this new process.

7.       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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

8.       There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

9.       Lastly, 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 (and sign off on the front page!). Also, for tomorrow, students must have their topic chosen, and should bring in their devices, so they can begin their research.

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded!

Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate.

Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay:

1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php

2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child)

3.     Verify your email account through the email sent

4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page

5.     Select add new lunch form

6.     Select student name and payment method

7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day

8.     Press save

9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month

10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name.

We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process.

******Please place all orders by January 27^Th 2017. Please keep in mind that after this date no orders can be accepted as the site will close until the new month. We will send reminders and blog posts to ensure you do not miss the deadline.  ******

Hello Parents!

Today we started off the morning with math. We took up our lesson #8 (relating capacity and volume) homework, and then I introduced lesson #9 (measuring mass). As a class, we used examples on the whiteboard, and talked about everyday experiences (that relates to measuring mass). For homework, students must complete P# 90-91 in their math workbook. Following math, the students then got into their UOI groups, and worked on their summative. I went around to each group, and went over all three parts with them. I reviewed their work, and asked them to explain their examples, as well as their experiment/ demonstration. Most groups have used their time wisely, and are fully ready to present on Thursday. Some groups need a few minor adjustments, but I know everyone will be ready for Thursday.  

After lunch the students had language, and we talked about SJA’s Annual Oral Competition. I handed out the outline and the rubric, and we discussed the main points on it. I asked the students to write down that they have 3-4 minutes for their speech, but they actually have 3-5 minutes. I will remind them on Thursday to make these changes. Parents must sign the front page of the outline, just so they know what is going on. I also printed off the whole package, and handed these out to the students (and attached them to the outline and rubric). Please read over it with your child.

The students  then got ready for gym, and headed outside with Mr. O (the gym teacher). I believe today was the last day of exams, so we should be getting back our use of the gym!

After 2^nd break the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We talked about Year Ahead Day (which is tomorrow), and I reminded the students that it is casual day! Although students won’t be with me tomorrow, I still advise for them to complete their homework tonight, as I will be checking it on Thursday!

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Math workbook, P# 90-91 (lesson 9: measuring mass).

2.       There will be a bake sale tomorrow.. Feel free to send some change with your children, so they can purchase some yummy treats!

3.       YEAR AHEAD DAY is TOMORROW!! Students will spend the day following the schedule of the grade ahead, and will also get that teacher for the day! The Grade 5’s will be with Mrs. Haag for the day! (Lucky them!!). Please note that teachers with your children for Year Ahead Day, may not actually be their teachers for the upcoming school year. 

4.       Tomorrow is CASUAL DAY!!

5.       UOI final summative is due this THURSDAY, JANUARY 26^th. This means all groups will present their display (part 1), verbally tell us about 3 changes in states (part 2), and will show us an experiment/ demonstration (part 3). Please look at their assignment outline, rubric and success criteria, if you would like to know more about it.

6.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

7.       Please sign your child’s Lesson #16 spelling test. Also, we will have our LESSON #17 SPELLING TEST THIS FRIDAY. The words are up on the blog!

8.       Mme. Stella has mentioned that the students will have their FRENCH TEST this Friday (January 27^th).

9.       The lunch order forms are now being completed online! The due date for February lunches will be THIS FRIDAY (JANUARY 27^TH).  Please look at the instructions at the end of this blog, and contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you need extra information (or help) with this new process.

10.   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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

11.   There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

12.   Lastly, 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. Also, please remember to sign off on the front page!

That sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a great experience for Year Ahead Day tomorrow, and I will see the students again on Thursday! I will still write a quick blog tomorrow, just reminding students and parents about the important information coming up. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded!

Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate.

Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay:

1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php

2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child)

3.     Verify your email account through the email sent

4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page

5.     Select add new lunch form

6.     Select student name and payment method

7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day

8.     Press save

9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month

10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name.

We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process.

******Please place all orders by January 27^Th 2017. Please keep in mind that after this date no orders can be accepted as the site will close until the new month. We will send reminders and blog posts to ensure you do not miss the deadline.  ******

Hello Parents!

Today we started off the morning with our lesson #16 spelling test. The words for lesson #17 will be posted on the blog this evening. Students can begin studying for their test, which will be this Friday.

Following our spelling test, we took up our lesson #7 (volume) math homework, and we talked about strategies that were helpful. Ultimately, we concluded that there could be more than one way to solve a problem/ come to the same answer. I then introduced lesson #8 (relating capacity and volume) by drawing and explaining examples on the whiteboard. For homework, students must complete P# 88-89. As a class, we had a quick discussion about making sure students are bringing their own books home, and ensuring that they are bringing home what they actually need (in order to complete their homework).

The students had lunch, and then had music right after. Once they arrived back to class, they got into their UOI summative groups, and began making final additions to their display (part 1). Many students also finalized their verbal part (part 2), as well as made minor changes to their experiment/ demonstration (part 3). Just a reminder, all students will be presenting this THURSDAY, so they must be prepared!

After 2^nd break the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We talked about all of the upcoming events this week, and discussed the important facts. (All of this information can be found below).

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Math workbook, P# 88-89 (lesson 7: Relating capacity and volume) due on tomorrow!

2.       There will be a bake sale tomorrow and Wednesday. Feel free to send some change with your children, so they can purchase some yummy treats!

3.       YEAR AHEAD DAY will be this Wednesday, January 25^th! Students will spend the day following the schedule of the grade ahead, and will also get that teacher for the day! The Grade 5’s will be with Mrs. Haag for the day! (Lucky them!!). Please note that teachers with your children for Year Ahead Day, may not actually be their teachers for the upcoming school year.  

4.       This Wednesday will also be CASUAL DAY!!

5.       UOI final summative is due this THURSDAY, JANUARY 26^th. This means all groups will present their display (part 1), verbally tell us about 3 changes in states (part 2), and will show us an experiment/ demonstration (part 3). Please look at their assignment outline, rubric and success criteria, if you would like to know more about it.

6.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

7.       We will have our LESSON #17 SPELLING TEST THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 27^TH. The words are up on the blog!

8.       Mme. Stella has mentioned that the students will have their FRENCH TEST this Friday (January 27^th).

9.       The lunch order forms are now being completed online! The due date for February lunches will be this FRIDAY, JANUARY 27^TH. Please look at the instructions at the end of this blog, and contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you need extra information (or help) with this new process.

10.   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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

11.   There will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

12.   Lastly, SJA’s Annual Poems and Speeches Competition is quickly approaching! The grade 5 class will be competing against 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 will be sending home a letter soon, explaining what we are doing, and the criteria that your children must meet.

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded!

Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate.

Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay:

1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php

2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child)

3.     Verify your email account through the email sent

4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page

5.     Select add new lunch form

6.     Select student name and payment method

7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day

8.     Press save

9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month

10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name.

We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process.

******Please place all orders by January 27^Th 2017. Please keep in mind that after this date no orders can be accepted as the site will close until the new month. We will send reminders and blog posts to ensure you do not miss the deadline.  ******

Hello Parents!

First and foremost, thank you to all of the parents who helped out for International Day! A big thank you to Emilia’s Mom for all of the scrumptious tropical fruits, and to Laryssa’s Mom for the delicious tropical punch! On behalf of the students, we would like to thank for your contribution!

Before the International Day rush, we actually had a pretty laid back day. We started our morning off with Math. We took up our math homework, and talked about capacity. Following that, we moved onto our UOI summative, and the students got into their groups. I came around to check their progress, and asked them what their goal for the period was. Today was definitely more productive, as many groups actually met their goals by the end of the period!

After lunch I taught the students lesson #7 (volume) for math. I thoroughly explained the key concepts, and asked the students to complete the textbook work for that lesson. While they were completing that, I asked if there were any students who were confused, and went through everything again with that small group. Those students then completed the textbook work.

Once students were finished, they were able to work on last minute International Day things, and then we headed to the auditorium to set up our display. After second break the students filled out their agendas and they packed up their things. We wrapped up our day with the exciting International Mindedness Day exhibition!

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Math workbook, P# 86-87 (lesson 7: Volume) due on Monday!

2.       For their UOI summative, students must make sure they’re communicating with their group members to ensure they’re all on the same page. All group members must come to school prepared, in order to get the most out of their class time. Students should test out their experiment/ demonstration over the weekend, to make sure it works, and displays a change in state of matter. Monday will be the last day for any experiment/ demonstration changes. Important: the final summative is due on THURSDAY, JANUARY 26^th. This means the students will present their display (part 1), verbally tell us about 3 changes in states (part 2), and will show us an experiment/ demonstration (part 3). Please look at their assignment outline, rubric and success criteria, if you would like to know more about it.

3.       Students should read for at least 30 minutes. We will be starting our new novel study book in the near future, so until then, students should be reading anything of their choice, daily. 

4.       The new spelling words are up on the blog. We will have our spelling test on MONDAY.

5.       YEAR AHEAD DAY will be on Wednesday, January 25th. Students will spend the day following the schedule of the grade ahead, and will also get that teacher for the day! The Grade 5’s will be with Mrs. Haag for the day! (Lucky them!!)

6.       The lunch order forms are now being completed online! The due date for February lunches will be on JANUARY 27^TH. Please look at the instructions at the end of this blog, and contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you need extra information (or help) with this new process.

7.       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 February 9th, and then after that date, spaces open up to the public. So, please don’t wait until last minute to make these important decisions!

8.       Lastly, there will be no soccer practice for the boys soccer team until sometime in March. I have yet to get the final details, but I was told it will be postponed until the field condition is suitable and safe enough for practice.

That pretty much sums it up for today. Thanks again to the students and parents for a successful International Mindedness Day! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded!

Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate.

Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay:

1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php

2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child)

3.     Verify your email account through the email sent

4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page

5.     Select add new lunch form

6.     Select student name and payment method

7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day

8.     Press save

9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month

10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name.

We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process.

******Please place all orders by January 27^Th 2017. Please keep in mind that after this date no orders can be accepted as the site will close until the new month. We will send reminders and blog posts to ensure you do not miss the deadline.  ******