Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Music. Following that, they got into their groups and worked on their Novel Study Summative. I walked around to each group, checking their progress, while giving them feedback. It appears that most groups are well on their way; however, some groups still need to brainstorm ideas for their creative aspect. It could be as simple as dressing up, or making/ bringing in props. The more details included, the better!

After lunch, we had a unit 11 math review, and we went over content that will be on the test. I suggest that students review their textbook and workbook questions, which will help prepare them for their unit test, which is on Monday, May 29^th. After math, the students had Gym, and then they had their lesson #27 Spelling Test right after.

After second break, the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We had a discussion about Track and Field Day tomorrow, and I reminded the students that they must be at school by 7:45am tomorrow morning, (the bus will be leaving at 8am). Students are to bring a lunch, plenty snacks and water, and they can bring sunscreen and a hat. This will be a full day event, so be prepared! Students can also bring a book to read, while they wait for the events that they will be competing in. The students should be arriving back to school by 3pm, so they should be here on time for dismissal. Lastly, if Track and Field is cancelled tomorrow (due to rain), an email will be sent out by Administration by 7:00am. If no email is received, that means tomorrow’s Track and Field Day is a go!

After the Track and Field discussion, we practiced our Arts Night songs, and then the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Tomorrow is Track and Field finals at the Maples. Students must be at school for 7:45am, and they must bring a lunch, snack, water, a hat, sunscreen and a book. They should be back to SJA around 3pm, so make sure they are prepared for a full day out! If Track and Field is cancelled (due to rain), administration will send out an email by 7:00am.

2.       UOI: log onto your Hatch Canada account, and try a few new activities.

3.       Math: textbook p#398-399 “Show What You Know” review questions. The Unit 11 test will be on Monday, May 29^th, so students are encouraged to start studying (since this will be the last unit test for the school year!)

4.       Novel Study: check out www.shannensdream.ca and begin thinking about some Action ideas. Read over the summative outline and rubric, and begin brainstorming ideas! This summative will be due on Tuesday, May 30^th, and all groups will be presenting!

5.       Spelling: Lesson #28 test on Thursday, June 1^st. Words are up on the blog!

6.       We have one more P.E. trip that the grade 5’s will be participating in- Tree Top Trekking- Friday, June 2^nd. I have sent home the permission forms- please make sure to read them carefully and answer them thoroughly. These forms will be due on Thursday, June 1^st (latest!)

7.       We had 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, as they will be teaching important concepts. The fee is covered by the school, as this is a new Unit of Inquiry. We are looking forward to learning all about coding!

8.       The SJA Spelling Bee was a great success! Congratulations to Mehar, for placing second in the Grade 6 competition! He will go on to face the winners from The Maples, as well as the winners from Sunnybrook School (a school in Toronto) on Thursday, June 1^st. Any questions regarding the spelling bee can be directed to Ms. Chang, at vchang@stjudesacademy.com 

9.       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!

10.   The Grade 5 class will be contributing to the bake sale, which has been pushed back to Arts Night! This means any NUT FREE baked goods brought in for the bake sale, will be sold during our Arts Night exhibition. 

11.   Arts Night will be on Wednesday, June 7^th! We will be having a daytime rehearsal at 1pm (parents can attend), and our final performance starting at 7:00pm.

12.   The PYP Grade 3-6 Promotion Ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 14^th at 9am.

13.   The last day of school will be on Friday, June 16^th! Report cards will be sent home this day. Only 16 days of school left!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy