Hello Parents!

I hope everyone enjoyed their March Break! Each student shared what they did during the last two weeks, and it seemed like everyone really made the most out of their time! I had a great time visiting family in Trinidad, and I even got to relax on the beach in Tobago! Needless to say, I had a great March Break! Only a few more months left until summer break, so it’s time to get back to the hard work!

Today the students started off their morning with Gym. When they got back to class, the students shared stories about what they did during March Break, and talked about their favourite part of it. Following that, they got out their novel study project, and began working on their creations. We will be working on this for the next two days, and then it will be due on Thursday. REMINDER: please make sure your child comes to school with materials for their project. I had a few students today who brought nothing, and they were forced to work with the limited supplies we have in class. A trip to the Dollar Store might be beneficial.

After lunch, the students worked on their KWL chart, as well as their Biodiversity worksheet. These sheets are homework, if students didn’t complete them in class. I then handed back their final summative, and they had the opportunity to compare it to their marked rubric. Students were given the opportunity to discuss their marks one-on-one, and I explained why they got the scores they did. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THE SUMMATIVE RUBRIC.  

After UOI, the students worked on their math review, in preparation for their Unit 8 test tomorrow. I discussed each lesson, and talked about the key concepts. I also went over types of questions that will be on the test, so students should have a general idea about what to focus on (if they were paying attention!).

After second break, the students had French, and then they filled in their agendas when they got back to class. Students were asked to clean out their bins, and then we played a game with the few minutes remaining. After that, the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Unit 8 test TOMORROW (TUESDAY, MARCH 28^th).

2.       UOI:  Students are to complete their KWL chart, and their Biodiversity worksheet. Parents must sign the rubric for their final summative project, and return it tomorrow.

3.       Novel Study: Students have begin working on their final project. They will have some class time on Tuesday and Wednesday to complete it. Please make sure your child brings all the materials they need to class. The project will be due on Thursday, March 30^th

4.       Wednesday (March 29^th) is casual day.  

5.       SPELLING: Lesson #23 test on Friday (March, 31^st).  

6.       Friday, March 31, is Autism Awareness Day, and we ask students to wear blue on this day. We are also asking students to donate “Toonies for Autism,” which will go towards this cause.

7.       Report Cards will be sent home on FRIDAY, MARCH 31^ST.

8.       Just a reminder the ordering site http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja is now open to order April Lunches. Please use your previously created accounts to log in. If you are having an issue logging in this may mean your account has been frozen because you have an outstanding balance due. Please contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions. Please keep in mind that we do not reimburse for absent days or field trips.  Orders must be placed by Fri. March 31st at 4pm and payments must be received by Monday April 3rd in order to process your lunch order.

9.       Thursday, April 6 – Parent-Teacher Conferences

That pretty much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful night!

Ms. Ramnarine
Grade 5
St. Jude's Academy