22/01/2018

Good Evening!

Math:
We started off with our math quiz, I have marked most of the quizzes and hopefully the students will get the results tomorrow. Tomorrow, we will continue the second-half of decimals specifically multiplying and dividing decimals.

Language:
Today students participated in literacy circles for the novel Hatchet. Students worked really well within their groups and most had thorough answers. In both grade 5 classes we were finding that students are needing a reminder of what is expected of each role. Here are some tips for students:

• Literary critic: students practice reading at home with enthusiasm, tone and pauses. 
• Discussion moderator: create only higher level questions using the chart
• Summarizer: make sure the summary is organized (beginning, middle, and end) and has all important details 
• Connector: try to create higher-level connections

Students were also given their spelling tests to be signed.


UOI: Biodiversity
Students were given time to research about their endangered species for the summative A World Without. For homework, students are to finish their research and organizer as well as brainstorm ideas for their posters. Tomorrow I will check their work before they move on to the actual poster.


Today students had two indoor recesses due to the weather. They have all become sculptors with the play dough that I had brought in. Here are some pictures!

Reminders:

SKI TRIP WEDNESDAY:

• Be here at school for 6:30am 
• Bring a change of clothes 
• Wear warm casual clothes
• Snow pants, jackets, and gloves must be worn 
• Sunglasses are a good idea as well
• Bring a packed lunch with extra snacks and water

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 enrolment, 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.

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 from Ms. Ross 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.