Hello Parents!

It was an eventful day, to say the least! We started off our morning by working on our International Day information. The students put all of their information together on our board, and they began working on many props to add to our display. (Look below this blog for pictures during this period). Following that, we move onto math, which was an introduction to lesson #4 (Estimating and Counting Money), and lesson #5 (Making Change). What better way for children to learn than actually using (fake) Canadian money to “purchase” items in a classroom auction! Needless to say, our auction was thoroughly enjoyed, and the students learned the key concepts for the lessons in a hands on way! (Please look below this blog for pictures relating to this lesson). Feel free to ask your children about the auction, and what they learned! I had a blast, and I know they did too!

After lunch the students had music and then gym. Following second break they had French, and then I reiterated the key concepts from our auction, relating it directly to lesson 4 and 5. For homework, the students were assigned P# 80, 81 (Lesson 4- due tomorrow) and P# 82, 83 (lesson 5- due Thursday) in their math workbook. At the end of the day, we sang Happy Birthday to our classmate, Jonathan, and then packed up for home time.

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Math workbook, P# 80, 81 (Lesson 4- due tomorrow) and P# 82, 83 (lesson 5- due Thursday)

2.       International Day (Bahamas)- Students can bring in any materials that they would like to use to create props for our set up. Please note, if students are bringing actual artifacts from the Bahamas (i.e. shells, sand, rocks, etc.), please make sure it is labelled (in a box/ bag, etc.), so they can identify what belongs to them. Just a reminder, International Day is this Friday, January 20^th, and parents are welcome to attend in the afternoon (after 2:30pm).

3.       For their UOI summative, students must communicate with their group members, to fix their mistakes. They can begin their rough copy (or good copy), and must be prepared to begin their display on TOMORROW. Although I have gathered Bristol boards from the school, some groups have mentioned that they want to purchase a Tri-fold board instead. Those groups should get their board today (if they haven’t done so already), because they will need it for tomorrow. 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.

4.       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. 

5.       The new spelling words are up on the blog. Please have your children write them in the allotted space in their agenda, and they can begin studying for their spelling test on Friday!

6.       The grade 6’s are having a candy sale, and all proceeds also go to Sick Kids Hospital.

7.       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.

8.       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!

That’s pretty much it for today. Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! 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.  ******