Hello Parents!

Sorry for the delayed blog! I just finished Parent-Teacher interviews, and wanted to post this before I go home! It was nice seeing most of you today, and I hope the feedback can help your child become more successful in term 3!

Today the students started off their morning with math. We took up the math homework, and then I introduced lesson #5 (Using grids to find perimeter and area). As a class, we went through examples in the textbook, and then discussed the answers to the corresponding questions. After math, we discussed chapter 2 in our Novel Study book, and then some students volunteered to read their journal entries. Following this, we headed down to the auditorium for Oakwood’s Cultural Market and Talent Show (look below for pictures).

After lunch, the students worked on their UOI assignment, and continued creating details for their made up country. After second break, the students introduced their countries, and then we began our debate about which country (based on their style of government), was better. Lots of great ideas were shared, and wonderful rebuttals were stated. We will continue this debate when we have UOI again. After that, the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #5 workbook homework P# 134-135. The Unit 8 math test was handed back today- please sign and return it by Friday, April 7^th. The retest for students who failed will be on Monday, April 10^th.

2.       Novel Study: Read chapter 3, and write a journal entry about this chapter. Remember, each entry must be at least 1 page, and it should be written in cursive writing!

3.       SPELLING: Lesson #25 test is TOMORROW (Friday, April 7^th). Words are up on the blog!

4.       This Friday (April 7^th), SJA and Oakwood are having a Talent Show! We will be watching the acts perform in the auditorium from 9:30am to 10:30am! Friends and family members are more than welcome to attend!

5.       On Wednesday, April 12^th, Mme. Stella is taking the students on their French trip.

6.       Thursday, April 13^th is Easter Spirit Day, so students are encouraged to dress up in an Easter related outfit!

7.       There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 14^th, and Monday, April 17^th, as it is Easter Long Weekend.

8.       Spring Uniforms can be worn, starting on Tuesday, April 18^th.

9.       Friday, April 21^st is Earth Day, and students are encouraged to dress up in Earth colours.

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy