Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with the Grade 5 In-Class Spelling Bee! We had a few grade 4 students join us (because they do grade 5 spelling words), and the students in our class that does grade 6 words just watched the spelling bee take place. I was quite disappointed when many grade 5 students deliberately spelled words wrong, just so they could be out. As a result, the students that actually took this competition seriously were able to make it further. The following students were the top 6 winners in our grade 5 in-class spelling bee:

1^st place: Chelsea

2^nd place: Saanvi

3^rd place: Tristan

4^th place: Jarniko

5^th place: Emilia

6^th place: Klara

Well done to those top 6 students, as well as all of the students that participated properly!

After lunch, the students worked on their self/ peer evaluation for their UOI summative, and then completed their KWL Chart for our Government Unit. I administered the last few DRA’s, and some students also used this time to complete theirs. After, the students got ready for Gym, and then following that, Mr. O. took them for their squash trip. When they came back to school, they had a quick snack, and then got ready to go home.

 Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       UOI: KWL Chart must be completed

2.       Math: Unit 10 math tests were handed back- please sign and return them!

3.       Novel Study: read chapter 19 and write a corresponding journal entry (topic of your choice). Please make sure these journal entries are at least one page, and are written in cursive writing!

4.       We have one more P.E. trip have the grade 5’s will be participating in.

a)      Tree Top Trekking- Friday, June 2^nd. I will post more details as soon as I get some. 

5.       This week, we will have Hatch Canada come to our classroom to teach the students about coding! Coding is our last UOI topic! Hatch will be with us every Wednesday for the month of May. It is important that your child is present for these lessons, in order to pass this unit. The fee is covered by the school, as this is a new Unit of Inquiry. We are looking forward to learning all about coding!

6.       SJA Annual Shakespeare Play (Revenge of the Shrew) will be put on by the MYP students on Wednesday, May 10^th! Doors open at 7pm, and the show begins at 7:30pm! Feel free to come and support!

7.       The Spring Fundraiser trip will be on Thursday, May 11^th, from 9am to 11am. (Please note: students who do not raise at least $35 will not be able to attend the trip. They will sit in with another class at the school while we are away that day- it is only for a few hours in the morning, so please send your child to school, as we will still be doing work in the afternoon).

8.       The SJA Spelling Bee is fast approaching! We had our Grade 5 in-class spelling bee today, and narrowed it down to the top 6 students. The grade 6’s will have their in-class spelling bee with Mrs. Haag on Thursday, May 11^th at 12:40pm. Please make sure your child is present, so they can participate. The winning candidates will go on to participate in front of the school on Tuesday, May 16^th, at 9am. Winners from that will go on to face the winners from The Maples, as well as the winners from Sunnybrook School (a school in Toronto). Any questions regarding the spelling bee can be directed to Ms. Chang, at vchang@stjudesacademy.com 

9.       Track and Field day will be on Friday, May 12^th!! Freezies will be sold that day for $2, and all proceeds will go towards new gym equipment!

10.   Due to the amount of lost items, the school is promoting iron-on name labels! They cost $5.00 for 15 labels- I can provide the order form, if you are interested!

11.   The lunch ordering system is now open for June. Please ensure you place your order no later than Friday, May 19th at 4:00pm. Lunch payment is due by May 23rd 4:00 or unfortunately your lunch order will be cancelled for the month of June. Please keep in mind that there are no reimbursements for field trips or absences. You can go online at http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

12.   I will begin my term 3 phone calls soon. Thank you to those who filled out and returned the forms so promptly. If you did not mention a preferred form of contact, I will be sending out an email with a quick update on your child’s progress.

13.   The Grade 5 class will be contributing to the bake sale this month. On Tuesday, May 30^th, students in our class are welcome to bring in NUT FREE items to sell during lunch time. All contributions are appreciated!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy