Hello
Parents!
Today we
started off our day with an inquiry into Matter! I handed out their custom made
rubric and success criteria, so they were able to see what the expectations
are. Students then got into their groups and continued discussing their ideas,
while narrowing it down to a final decision for each of the three parts (of
their summative). During their discussion time, I met with each group, and gave
them the approval on their final decisions. This meant that they were on the
right track, and were read to put each part together. After meeting with me,
some groups realized that they need to look over (and change) their ideas, and
will be meeting with me again, to ensure they’ve made the necessary changes.
After lunch,
the students jumped right into their International Day information, and many of
them began putting their typed up information onto our board. Some students
still need to add information, but we are right on track. Many students who
have finished their part began to create art pieces to enhance our display, and
add to our set up. The students headed to gym, and then continued working on
their International Day display when we got back.
After 2nd
break the students had French, and then we took up our math homework. As a
friendly reminder, students need to come to school prepared, because
ultimately, they are the ones who lose out when they do not complete their
homework, or leave their books at home. Also, I’ve noticed that a lot of
students are getting incorrect answers in their homework, because they are not properly
reading the question! Simple errors will cost them marks on a test, so also
please try to reinforce the idea of taking the time to do the work right.
Tomorrow we
will be learning about our new math lesson in a fun way, so I hope everyone is
excited to spend some money!! (Fake play money, that is!)
Just a few
notes before I go:
1.
International
Day (Bahamas) information should be typed up and brought to school
tomorrow. Students can also 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
20th, and parents are welcome to attend in the afternoon
(after 2:30pm).
2.
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 Wednesday.
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 or tomorrow, because they will need it for Wednesday.
Important: the final summative is due on THURSDAY,
JANUARY 26th. 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 for their
spelling test on Friday!
5.
The Grade Ones will be turning their classrooms
into grocery stores for their Organization unit. The students have been working
really hard to stock it full of healthy snacks and drinks. On Tuesday Jan. 17th
(TOMORROW) we will be opening our stores to SJA classes to purchase healthy
snacks and drinks for $1-2. All proceeds will be donated to the Sick Kids
Hospital. We will have a chance tomorrow to attend their store, and help
support a good cause!
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 27TH.
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!
Ms.
Ramnarine
Grade 5
St. Jude’s
Academy
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