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 2nd
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 26th. 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 27th).
9.
The lunch
order forms are now being completed online! The due date for February
lunches will be THIS FRIDAY (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.
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
24th. The winners from that will go on to face the winners from The
Maples on March 1st. 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:
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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