Hello Parents!

Today we started off our morning with our UOI Summative Presentations! Names were pulled out of a bucket, and students presented their books in front of the class. After most presentations, we got ready for lunch.

After lunch we had a house game in the auditorium, with the rest of the PYP classes. Following that, the students had GYM, and then we took up our math homework when we got to class. I then introduced lesson #11 (Dividing Decimals with Tenths), and lesson #12 (Dividing Decimals with Hundredths). We went through many examples on the whiteboard, and students came up to explain their answers.

After second break, the students had French, and then we finished up with our last few presentations. After that, the students filled out their agendas, and then we talked about the ski trip tomorrow. Before the students left, I handed out their Hatchet Novel Study Project Outline and Rubric, and mentioned that they only need to pick ONE option. Then the students got ready to go home.

   Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       The Grade 5’s and up will be going on a Ski trip on TOMORROW AND THURSDAY!! This trip will also include other grades (from grade 5 to 12), and it will be a full day activity. Students must dress warm, as we will be outside almost all day! We will be leaving the school at 6:45am, and we will arrive back to St. Jude’s at 5:00pm. I have been informed that there is a café on site, so students can purchase a lunch if they bring money. Otherwise, please remember to pack a lunch for your child, as it will be a long day, and they need to eat! Students can bring a change of clothes (in case they get wet), and they can bring an extra pair of gloves and socks. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS AT SJA BEFORE 6:45am!

2.       Math: Unit 8, Lesson 11 and 12- Workbook P#122-125.

3.       Novel Study: read the rest of the book, and answer the corresponding questions. Students must read over the project outline, and begin thinking about which option they want to do. They can begin working on it over the March Break, but they will have some class time to complete it when they get back. It will be due on Thursday, March 30^th.

4.       Lastly, this week will be spirit week! Students are encouraged to participate all week!

Monday: Pajama day

Tuesday: Crazy hair day/ Colourful (neon) day

Wednesday: Superhero/ Princess day

Thursday: House colours

Friday: St. Patty’s Day- wear green!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy