26/01/2018

Finally Friday!
I can tell that the students are ready for the weekend. I know that Wednesday's trip took a lot of their energy.

Math:
Today we looked at Multiplying whole numbers with 0.1, 0.01, 0.001. Students first talked in pairs about how they thought the number would change (become smaller or larger) when being multiplied by a decimal. Students were able to understand that the number would be getting small, therefore the decimal had to move towards the left. We also went over the longer way to find the answer by using expanded multiplication so that students have an understanding of why we can use this shortcut of moving the decimal over spaces to the left.

 

Language:
Overall, students did very well with their spelling tests today and have gotten their tests back to be signed over the weekend.
We spent our language time finishing up our rough copies today! Good copies are to be done over the weekend. Students can either type and print their good copy or write it by hand in cursive. Once they have finished their good copy they are to fill out a self-assessment. By doing this, they will be able to honestly judge their own work and see what areas may need more attention or editing. 
Students are also to complete their literacy circle work for the weekend. They will be commenting on Chapters 5,6,7,8. I can tell the students are enjoying the novel as they like to talk about what they read while waiting to go to the morning assembly. It is great to see them taking a real interest! 

Have a lovely, relaxing weekend!


Reminders:


A note from Ms. Helen, our Admissions Coordinator - As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrollment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00 PM. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.
Please bring in re-registration forms as soon as possible to ensure your child's enrollment.

A note from Ms. Bancud 

The system is now open to order Hot Lunch for February. Lunch orders are due Friday, January 26^th, 2018. After this date, our system closes and is unable to open for February ordering.  Please make sure your child is under the correct

grade. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja  
All payments are due on Friday, February 9^th, 2018. This month's special is Vegetable Stir Fry with Jasmine Rice that will be available every Friday!

 Payment Instructions

• There are two options to pay for lunches. Cash and Freshbooks. 
• Shortly after completing your order, a Freshbooks invoice will be sent to your email.
• It may take one or two days to process your order to Freshbooks, so please be check your email diligently for the invoice.  
• We no longer accept cheque as a method of payment.

If you have any questions concerning the Lunch Ordering site or Freshbooks, feel free to email me at dbancud@stjudesacademy.com

A note about After Care:
After care invoices have all been sent out via freshbooks – please be sure to check your junk mail. Payments can be made online and are due January 29th.

A note about Jump Rope for Heart 

 St. Jude’s Academy is please to be holding a Heart and Stroke Foundation Jump Rope for Heart event on Tuesday, February 20^th, 2018. All money raised will support the Heart and Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke research.

Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. They also learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and giving back to their community. This year marks Jump Rope for Heart’s 36^th Anniversary and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is striving to get 1 million kids jumping in close to 4,000 schools across Canada. Let’s be part of it!

We need your help to reach out School fundraising goal of $1000.00.