Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with gym. Following that, they got into their groups and began working on their UOI summative. I made my rounds throughout the period, talking to each group, and ensuring that they were on the right track. I reminded all students to use their time wisely, as I will be making notes, as well as will be giving them a mark (based on progress) at the end of the period. To my disappointment, many groups continuously were off- task, and needed many reminders. As a result, not much work was completed, and now they will have to work twice as hard to complete everything on time. Students must remember to stay focused, if they want to get the best mark possible!

After lunch the students began to work on their International Day display. I am quite pleased with the progress of this task, and I commend all of the students that have been working hard in class to add to our presentation.

After second break, the students had French, and then we talked about International Day and what they should wear. After that, the students played a quick game of “Heads up, Seven up,” and then packed up and got ready to go home.

Just a few notes before I go:

1.       Math workbook, P# 82-83 (lesson 5) due tomorrow

International Day (Bahamas): Students can still bring in any artifacts relating to our country (Bahamas), as long as they’re labeled. Also, students are encouraged to dress in tropical clothes/ colours, or can wear the colours of the flag (blue, yellow, black). If students do not want to wear anything related to our country (Bahamas), they must wear their uniform to school. Just a reminder, International Day is this Friday, January 20^th, and parents are welcome to attend in the afternoon (after 2:30pm).

2.       For their UOI summative, students must bring their typed up good copy to school tomorrow, so they can add it to their display boards. Some students asked if they could handwrite the information on their boards, and I said it would be okay, as long as I can read it. Students can also bring in any pictures that they would like to add to their boards (it should be examples of solids, liquids, and gases). 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. Please have your children write them in the allotted space in their agenda, and they can begin studying. Since many students didn’t know the spelling words were posted on the blog, I told them I’ll allow everyone to have the weekend to study, and therefore, 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!

That sums it up 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.  ******