Hello
Parents!
Today we
started off our morning with math! I asked for volunteers to act as “The
Teacher,” and they took turns leading the homework discussion as they took up
the homework. Following that, I went over key concepts, and reviewed any
homework questions that the students were still confused about. We then moved
onto Lesson 6: Capacity. As a class, we discussed what capacity meant, and
focused on millilitres (mL) and litres (L). The students were able to tell me
that these forms of measurement are used for liquids, in which we made
connections to our UOI. For homework, students must complete P# 84-85 in their
math workbook.
After that,
the students got into their UOI summative groups, and continued working on
their displays/ information. I asked each group what their goal for the period
was, and checked back in at the end of the period to see whether they met this
goal or not. Although many groups did not meet their goal, they knew what they
need to work on in order to meet their goal for next time. This was a good
learning strategy, as many students reminded their groups to stay on task, in
order to get their work done.
After lunch,
the students got out their International Day props, and began working on our
display. They are quite excited about how everything is coming along, and I
know they will be proud to show off their hard work when parents come tomorrow
afternoon (after 2:30pm). I am looking forward to seeing you all there! Feel
free to dress up in tropical colours too, to support our International Day
Country (Bahamas!).
The students
had music, and then second break. After that, they had French, and then we
completed the finishing touches on our Bahamas display. We discussed clothing
options again, and I reminded students that they could come to school dress in
tropical clothing, or the colours of the flag (black, yellow, blue). If they do
not want to wear any of those options, they must come to school in their full
uniform!
Just a few
notes before I go:
1.
I printed off a basic permission form for
parents to fill out for International Day tomorrow. Simply just check off the appropriate box, sign, and return the form
tomorrow morning. If I do not receive a form for your child, they will not
be allowed to sample the food, as a precautionary action. If you child has
misplaced their form, I will accept a note in their agenda, or an email, just
stating you are okay with them participating in the food sampling at International
Day tomorrow.
2.
Math
workbook, P# 84-85 (lesson 6: Capacity) 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 TOMORROW and parents are welcome to attend in the
afternoon (after 2:30pm).
3.
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 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.
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. 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.
6.
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!!)
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!
9.
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’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, and I look forward to seeing
everyone tomorrow afternoon (after 2:30pm) for our International Mindedness Day!
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:
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 27Th 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. ******
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