Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today we off our day with our lesson #19 spelling test. Following that, we took up our math homework, and I introduced our new lesson (#3- Congruent Figures). I explained what the key concepts were, and then answered any questions the students had. They were instructed to complete their textbook work (in-class), and then I assigned their workbook (P#98-99) for homework. After math, the students began working on their Speeches. Everyone in the class has completed paragraph 1 and 2, and it has been peer-edited by at 1 or 2 classmates. On Monday, students will have some class time, to work on paragraph 3, but by the end of the period, it should be complete, along with their peer-edits.

After lunch, the students worked in their groups, and began brainstorming ideas about Biodiversity. They were given chart paper, and instructed to create a web/chart/list, to show what they already know. They will be adding to these lists throughout this unit. (They will be displayed on the wall, by our UOI board).

After that, the students had gym, and then we worked on our novel study when they got back to class.  The students discussed their Chapter 2 comprehension questions in their groups, and then we took it up as a class. For homework, the students are to read Chapter 3, and answer the questions that go along with it.

After second break, the students had French. When they got back to class, they filled out their agendas, I handed back their spelling tests, and then they got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math homework: p# 98-99 in their workbook.

2.       Novel Study: read Chapter 3, and answer the corresponding questions.

3.       Speeches: the rough draft for paragraph 3 is due on MONDAY. Students will have some time to finish it in class, and get it peer-edited (by 1 or 2 classmates).

4.       UOI: Biodiversity title page is due on MONDAY.

5.       Spelling Test needs to be signed and returned.

6.       Mme. Stella has sent home permission forms for a French trip. Please sign and return these forms and hand in the money as soon as possible, as spaces are limited. These forms are due by Friday, February 10^th. Also, there is French homework in their workbooks.

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!

8.       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 24^th. The winners from that will go on to face the winners from The Maples on March 1^st. I have sent home the outline, rubric and package, so please take a look at it with your child. Students must come to school prepared (with their research and device), and should always bring all of their notes/ work.

9.       DRAs (Developmental Reading Assessment) will be sent home on Thursday,  February 9^th, so look out for that!

10.   Thursday, February 16^th, we will be celebrating “100 Days of School.”  If you would like to bring in anything that fits the theme of “100,” please let me know!

11.   Lastly, I would like to thank the parents who filled out and returned the Parent- Teacher Communication form so promptly. Based on the your requests, I will either be phoning, emailing, or meeting with you in-person (on the day you put as your first option). For the parents who will be meeting me in-person, your date/ time is confirmed. For the parents who want an email, I will be sending them once I mark the final Unit 6 math test, so those marks can be discussed too. Those parents who would like a phone call, I will begin making my calls around 11am TOMORROW (Saturday, February 4^th).  If you have plans, and would like to request a specific time, please send me an email, and I will try my best to fit it in. Again, these calls will be as brief as possible, as I’m sure you all have better things to do, than talk to me! Nonetheless, everyone will be hearing from me tomorrow! Thanks again for you cooperation!  

That’s pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy