Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their day with UOI. They completed a worksheet, and then copied down definitions relating to the Canadian government. This will help them a lot when they start working on their summative (which will be handed out tomorrow). While they were independently working on their UOI, I was completing DRA’s, which will be sent home with the term 3 report card.

After lunch, we had a Spring Fundraiser assembly in the auditorium (which cut into our Math period), and then the students had Gym right after. After second break, the students had French, and they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We decided to talk about the list of Role and Responsibilities for Canadian citizens (for UOI), and we shared ideas that we found on the internet. Shortly after, the students got ready to go home. Please note: Students did not get their math tests back today. They will be sent home tomorrow instead.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: no homework

2.       Novel Study: read chapter 11 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!

3.       UOI: review your list of definitions, and become familiar with what they mean. This will help with your summative!

4.       The Spring Fundraiser started this week! (See the list below). The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28th. Students who raise $35 or more in pledge money will attend a laser tag trip for free!

·         Monday, April 24^th : Costume ($3)

·         Tuesday, April 25^th: Popcorn ($2.50/ bag)

·         Wednesday, April 26^th: Pancakes (Starting at $2)

·         Thursday, April 27^th: Ice cream sundaes ($5)

·         Friday, April 28^th: Dance Party ($5)

5.       Wednesday, April 26^th is casual day. Students can bring in $2 to participate (if they haven’t paid for it at the beginning of the school year).

6.       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!

7.       May lunch forms are available online, and will be due on Friday, April 28^th. Email Mrs. Smith if you have any questions or need help (bsmith@stjudesacademy.com). http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

8.       A few more P.E. trips have been added to the Grade 5 list.

a)       Squash: Monday, May 1^st and Monday, May 8^th. We will leave at 1:30pm, and will be back before the end of the school day. The permission forms have been sent home, and they are to be returned by THURSDAY, APRIL 27^TH!

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

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Math! We took up the lesson #2 homework, and then I introduced lesson #3 (Graphing Patterns). We went through some examples from the textbook, and I reviewed the main components in a line graph. Working in pairs, the students worked on their textbook work for this lesson. After, we moved in to our novel study, and I checked the homework (journal for chapter 9). As a class, we read chapter 10, and then the students got ready for Gym.

After lunch, the students had Music, and then they watched a Powerpoint presentation put on by two grade 6 students (for their exhibition project). Following that, the students worked on an Earth Day art project, (picture below), and I played a few potential songs for our Arts Night act.

After second break, the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We then talked about their UOI homework, and discussed the lists they came up with. Students were able to add to their lists, if they agreed with roles/ responsibilities other students came up with. I explained that for homework they must add to their initial list, and they are allowed to use online sources. After a quick classroom clean up, the students got ready to go home.

 Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Workbook p# 150-151

2.       Novel Study: read chapter 10 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!

3.       UOI: Add to your list of the roles and responsibilities that citizens have in Canada. You should come up with at least 5 more ideas! You are allowed to use online sources!

4.       The Spring Fundraiser starts on Monday (April 24^th) -see the list below. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28th. Students who raise $35 or more in pledge money will attend a laser tag trip for free!

·         Monday, April 24^th : Costume ($3)

·         Tuesday, April 25^th: Popcorn ($2.50/ bag)

·         Wednesday, April 26^th: Pancakes (Starting at $2)

·         Thursday, April 27^th: Ice cream sundaes ($5)

·         Friday, April 28^th: Dance Party ($5)

5.       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!

6.       May lunch forms are available online, and will be due on Friday, April 28^th. Email Mrs. Smith if you have any questions or need help (bsmith@stjudesacademy.com). http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

That's pretty much it for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

The students seemed to have a great day with the supply teacher yesterday. She had wonderful things to say about the grade 5’s, in which I was pleased to read about. Thank you to Ms. Khan- the students are looking forward to having you back!

Today the students started off their morning with Novel Study. We read chapter 9, and discussed what it would be like to be in their (the students’) position. After, we got into our groups and played a game for UOI. Students were randomly picked to act out a responsibility, and the groups must guess a) what the responsibility is, and b) the level of government it falls under. It appeared to be quite a fun activity, as the students were involved and were working together to guess accurately.

After lunch, we took up the unit 9, lesson #1 homework. We went through many examples on the whiteboard, which helped to support their understanding. I then introduced lesson #2 (Exploring Patterns in Decimals with a Calculator), and showed them many examples on my laptop (using the giant calculator). For their homework, students are to use calculators for this specific lesson. After math, the students got ready for Gym.

After second break, the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We talked about their newspaper report, and had a discussion about things they found confusing. After, we played a quick game, and then they got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Novel Study: read chapter 9 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!

2.       UOI: create a list of the roles and responsibilities that citizens have in Canada. You should come up with at least 5 ideas!

3.       The Spring Fundraiser starts on Monday (April 24^th) -see the list below. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28th. Students who raise $35 or more in pledge money will attend a laser tag trip for free!

·         Monday, April 24^th : Costume ($3)

·         Tuesday, April 25^th: Popcorn ($2.50/ bag)

·         Wednesday, April 26^th: Pancakes (Starting at $2)

·         Thursday, April 27^th: Ice cream sundaes ($5)

·         Friday, April 28^th: Dance Party ($5)

4.       TOMORROW (Friday, April 21^st) is Earth Day, and students are encouraged to dress up in Earth colours- blue, green, brown, etc.

5.       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!

6.       May lunch forms are available online, and will be due on Friday, April 28^th. Email Mrs. Smith if you have any questions or need help (bsmith@stjudesacademy.com). http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their day with Gym. Following that, they had their Unit 9 Math test on Length, Perimeter and Area. Once they were finished, they either read quietly, or finished up their UOI worksheets. After lunch, we read chapter 8 in our novel study book, and then students were instructed to create a poem like Shannen did. Once everyone finished, they all presented their poems in front of the class, and then we got ready for second break.

After break, the students had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. We discussed my expectations for tomorrow, as I will be away at a professional development workshop for the day. I reminded the students about being respectful, and how important it is to be listening at all times. I will be back on Thursday, and we will discuss possible Earth Day activities for Friday.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Novel Study: read chapter 8 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!

2.       Just a reminder, students are now allowed to wear their Spring Uniforms to school!

3.       The Spring Fundraiser forms (see the list below) will be due on Wednesday, April 19th. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28th. Students who raise $35 or more in pledge money will attend a laser tag trip for free!

·         Monday, April 24^th : Costume ($3)

·         Tuesday, April 25^th: Popcorn ($2.50/ bag)

·         Wednesday, April 26^th: Pancakes (Starting at $2)

·         Thursday, April 27^th: Ice cream sundaes ($5)

·         Friday, April 28^th: Dance Party ($5)

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

5.       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!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with UOI. As a whole class, we discussed the three levels of government, and the leaders in each sector. After, we discussed the responsibilities in each level of government, and talked about possible reasons why they fall into those categories. I then handed out a few worksheets, and told the students that they are to be completed over the long weekend. After UOI, we took up the lesson #9 math homework, and then I introduced lesson #10 (Estimating Area). We discussed the main concepts and strategies, and then went through examples together.  After, we did a complete review of Unit 9, in preparation for their unit test on Tuesday (April 18^th). I offered to work with students during recess, but unfortunately no one took me up on that offer.

After lunch, the students had Music, and then they had Gym. Following second break, they had French, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. I came around and checked their Chapter 6 novel study journal, and collected their protest poster. I reminded the students to take all of their books for the weekend, and then I handed out a little Easter gift (see below for a picture!). The students stacked their chairs, and then got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #10 workbook homework P# 144-145. The Unit 9 math test will be on Tuesday, April 18^th. I strongly recommend that students complete the “Show What You Know” pages at the end of their chapter- P#344-345 in their textbook. Also, unit 8 retests were handed back yesterday, so please sign them and return them by tomorrow.

2.       Novel Study: read chapter 7 and write a corresponding journal entry (topic of your choice). Protest posters were due today, but students have until Tuesday to submit it.

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

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

5.       The Spring Fundraiser forms were recently sent home, and they will be due on Wednesday, April 19th. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28th.

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

7.       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!

That pretty much sums it up for today. I hope everyone has a wonderful (and safe!) long weekend!

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Easter gifts for the grade 5's! Have an "egg" -cellent long weekend!!

Hello Parents!

Today we started off our morning with Math. We took up the lesson #8 homework, and then I introduced lesson #9 (Finding the area of an irregular polygon). We went through a few examples together on the whiteboard, and then the students were instructed to answer a few questions in their groups. We discussed these answers together once they were done. We then moved on to our Novel Study book, and the students shared their journal entries with their group members. Together, we read chapter 6, and then the students were given a blank piece of paper. They were instructed to create a protest poster, as if they were a student at the school in the book. If this wasn’t completed in class, it must be finished for homework.

We then got ready and headed out for recess, and then had lunch. While the students were eating, I put on a movie (Finding Dory), which helped with the noise level (since other classes were still in session). After lunch, we all got ready and headed out on the French Trip. It was a great experience, and the students really seemed to enjoy it!

When we got back to class, students ate their snack/remaining lunch, and continued watching the movie. While it was on, they also had time to work on their protest poster. Students who finished their poster was even able to start/ finish their journal entry for chapter 6! Well done! The students then filled out their agendas, and got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #9 workbook homework P# 142-143. The Unit 9 math test will be on Tuesday, April 18^th. Also, unit 8 retests were handed back today, so please sign them and return them by tomorrow.

2.       Novel Study: read chapter 6 and write a corresponding journal entry (topic of your choice). Protest posters are also due tomorrow.

3.       The Spring Fundraiser forms were sent home yesterday, and they will be due on Wednesday, April 19^th. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28^th.

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

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

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

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

8.       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!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Gym. Following that, we took up our lesson 7 math homework, and then I introduced lesson 8 (Calculating the Area of a Rectangle). We went through examples on the whiteboard, and then students were free to complete their math textbook work. After math, two grade 6 students came to our classroom to do a presentation on their exhibition topic. They shared a powerpoint, and had the students engage in a debate. Then, the students headed out for lunch.

Once lunch was done, the students had Music, and then we had Novel Study. They shared their journal entries, and then we read Chapter 5 as a class. We got ready for second break, and then the students had French right after. When they got back to class, they filled out their agendas, and I handed out their Spring Fundraiser packages. These forms will be due on Wednesday, April 19^th.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson # workbook homework P# 140-141. The Unit 9 math test will be on Tuesday, April 18^th.

2.       Novel Study: read chapter 5 and write a corresponding journal entry.

3.       The Spring Fundraiser forms were sent home today, and they will be due on Wednesday, April 19^th. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28^th.

4.       TOMORROW (Wednesday, April 12^th) Mme. Stella is taking the students on their French trip. They will leave around 11:30am, and will return around 2:00pm.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Gym. When they got back to class, some of the students worked on their math retest, and others began working on a report writing package. This will help with their understanding of how to write an expository piece, like the one they have to write for their OWA for Term 3. I also had a few Grade 6 level spellers help with marking the spelling tests that were done while I was absent last week. Following this, the students got ready for lunch.

After, the students got into their UOI groups, and we had our last debate about why their country (and style of government) is better than the rest. Overall, this was a great hands on experience, for both the students and myself. After the debate, the students got ready for second break. When they got back, they headed to French, and then filled out their agendas in class. We then took up our lesson 6 math homework, and I introduced lesson #7 (Calculating the perimeter of a rectangle). We went through a few examples on the board, and then went through a few textbook examples. A short while after, the students got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #7 workbook homework P# 138-139. The Unit 9 math test will be on Tuesday, April 18^th.

2.       Novel Study: no novel study homework today. Students are to make sure they have read up to chapter 4, and have a corresponding journal entry. I will be marking them!

3.       The Spring Fundraiser is coming up this month! Forms will be sent home tomorrow, and they will be due on Wednesday, April 19^th. The pledge forms will be due on Friday, April 28^th.

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

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

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

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

8.       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

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their day with the SJA and Oakwood Talent Show! We headed to the auditorium, and watched the amazing acts! After, we headed back to class and had a quick UOI debate about the countries the students created.

After lunch, we discussed chapter 3, and some of the students read their journal entry. As a class, we read chapter 4, and then got ready for gym. When we got back to class, we had our lesson #25 spelling test. After second break, the students went to French, and then they filled out their agendas when we got back to class. Following that, we took up the lesson #5 homework, and then I introduced lesson #6 (Measuring to find perimeter). After doing an example on the board, the students discussed their answer in their groups, and then they packed up and got ready to go home.

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #6 workbook homework P# 136-137. The Unit 8 math retest for students who failed (below 60%) will be on Monday, April 10^th. Please make sure your child studies over the weekend!

2.       Novel Study: Read chapter 4, and write a journal entry about this chapter. This entry can be about what you read, and your feelings and thoughts on it. You can make connections, and predictions. Remember, each entry must be at least 1 page, and it should be written in cursive writing!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy

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

We've had a busy morning! Aside from learning math and doing our novel study, we also attended Oakwood's Cultural Market! Lots of tasty treats and cool toys were purchased. Also, we watched their entertaining Talent Show!

For UOI, students were focused on creating their countries! At the end of the day, the groups had a debate about which country was the best. It was a fun day!

Hello Parents!

Today the students started off their morning with Math! We took up with homework, and I reviewed the key concepts from lesson 3. I then introduced lesson #4 (Measuring distance around a circular object). I showed them an in-class example, using a ball, a string, and a ruler. After, we went through a few questions together from the textbook. After Math, the students got out their UOI folders, and we reviewed the content we went over yesterday. During this period, I had my Teacher Evaluation completed by another Teacher, but the students didn’t even seem to be bothered by another person in our classroom. After the review, I divided the students up into 4 groups, and each group was assigned a style of government (Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, and Theocracy). With this information, they were to work together in their groups to create a country, and they were free to be as creative as possible. As I walked around to each group, I heard many great ideas. Tomorrow, we will continue where we left off, and then the students will have a debate about why their country (and their government style) is best. It’s going to be a rather interesting debate!

After UOI, the students had Gym, and then they got ready for lunch. Following that, they had Music, and then we discussed chapter 1 from our Novel Study book. It appears that the students are really interested about how the rest of the book will play out, so I hope they continue to maintain their level of enthusiasm! We read Chapter 2 together, and then I told them their journal entry must focus on Shannen’s experiences/ traditions, and relate it to their own cultural/ family traditions. After Novel Study, the students got ready for second break, and then they had French right after. They filled out their agendas upon returning to class, and then we discussed Report Writing (the topic of our OWA this term). I also handed out their Unit 8 Math test, and told them the retest will be on MONDAY, APRIL 10^TH. (Please sign and return their math test). After, the students got ready to go home.

 IMPORTANT NOTE: due to the amount of missing uniform pieces, please make sure your child has their items labeled, with a first and last name. It will save all of us the headache in the future!

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #4 workbook homework P# 132-133. 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 2, and write a journal entry. Focus on talking about Shannen’s experiences/ traditions, and relate it to your own cultural/ family traditions. Remember, each entry must be at least 1 page, and it should be written in cursive writing!

3.       Parent- Teacher interviews are TOMORROW. Your child should have brought home a paper with your timeslot on it- please try to be on time for your meeting. Please remember that the conferences will only be 10 minutes, as my schedule that evening is crammed, and I have back to back interviews. If possible, please try to come prepared with any questions that you may have. 

4.       TOMORROW (Thursday, April 6^th), Oakwood will be hosting a Cultural Market during the day. They will be selling food items, jewelry, and other cool things! If your child is interested in purchasing something, feel free to send some money with them, and as a class, we will check out their Cultural Market during class time!

5.       The Girls Club will be selling popcorn and juice tomorrow during lunch. Students can bring some change for this too.

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

7.       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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hello Parents!

Today we started off our morning with inquiry into Government. I introduced the lesson by reading a story called, “Life in Troll Country,” and asked the students to talk about it in their groups. As a whole class, we discussed their ideas, and then talked about what it would be like living there, compared to living here (in Canada). Following our discussion, I introduced four types of government styles: Autocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, and Theocracy. We discussed each of them, and talked about what it would be like living under each of these governments. We then talked about the three levels of government in Canada: Federal (all of Canada), Provincial (individual Provinces/ Territories), and Municipal (Cities/ Towns). We learned the names of the leaders in each level (Federal= Prime Minister = Justin Trudeau, Provincial= Premier = Kathleen Wynne, Municipal= Mayor (of Mississauga)= Bonnie Crombie). To conclude, I showed the students two Youtube videos, both in which helped to support the content taught with more specific details (and catchy songs!).

After lunch, we took up our lesson #2 math homework, and then I introduced lesson #3 (Using Non- Standard Units to Estimate Lengths). We worked through the textbook questions together, and then we played a game, identifying standard units and non-standard units. After, the students got ready for Gym.

When they got back from Gym, I handed out their new Novel Study book (Shannen and the Dream for a School by Janet Wilson), and we discussed the cover and back of the book. They left their book on their desk, and then got ready for second break. The students had French after that, and then they filled out their agendas when they got back to class. After, we had time to read the Author’s Note, and the Prologue in the Novel Study book, and had a discussion about what we read. Following that, the students got ready to go home.

IMPORTANT NOTE: due to the amount of missing uniform pieces, please make sure your child has their items labeled, with a first and last name. It will save all of us the headache in the future!

Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #3 workbook homework P# 130-131.

2.       Parent- Teacher interviews are this THURSDAY. Your child should have brought home a paper with your timeslot on it- please try to be on time for your meeting. Please remember that the conferences will only be 10 minutes, as my schedule that evening is crammed, and I have back to back interviews. If possible, please try to come prepared with any questions that you may have. 

3.       On Thursday (April 6^th), Oakwood will be hosting a Cultural Market during the day. They will be selling food items, jewelry, and other cool things! If your child is interested in purchasing something, feel free to send some money with them, and as a class, we will check out their Cultural Market during class time!

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

5.       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!

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

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

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

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

10.   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

Hello Parents!

First and foremost, I would like to thank those Parents who sent an email or wrote a card, expressing their sympathies. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and I am thankful for your sincerity. Last Friday was an emotional day, but I was fortunate to be surrounding by my family, as we reminisced about the all of the great memories we shared with my Mom. I hope all of you remember that tomorrow is not guaranteed, so always express your love and gratitude while you still have opportunities to. It’s the little things that count the most!

Moving forward, the students started off their Monday morning with Gym. Following that, we came back to class, and I gave them their new seating arrangement. We then debriefed about Friday- how their day went, and how mine went too. After, I handed out their term 3 OWA (Ontario Writing Assessment), and went over the requirements. The students completed this independently, and then they got ready for lunch.   

In the afternoon, we took up our math homework, and I reviewed the main concepts from lesson #1. I then introduced lesson #2 (Relating units of measurement), and the students were instructed to complete the corresponding textbook work. After math, the students had Music, and then they had second break.

They had French after, and filled out their agendas when they got back to class. I handed out the Parent-Teacher interview sheets (stating Parents’ scheduled timeslots), and then then allowed students to finish up their OWA, if they needed a bit more time. I collected them 20 minutes after, and then the students got ready to go home.

 Just a few important notes before I go:

1.       Math: Lesson #2 workbook homework P# 128-129.

2.       Parent- Teacher interviews are this THURSDAY. Today, your child should have brought home a paper with your timeslot on it- please try to be on time for your meeting. Please remember that the conferences will only be 10 minutes, as my schedule that evening is crammed, and I have back to back interviews. If possible, please try to come prepared with any questions that you may have.  

3.       On Thursday (April 6^th), Oakwood will be hosting a Cultural Market during the day. They will be selling food items, jewelry, and other cool things! If your child is interested in purchasing something, feel free to send some money with them, and as a class, we will check out their Cultural Market during class time!

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

5.       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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ms. Ramnarine

Grade 5

St. Jude’s Academy