28/02/2018

Good evening parents and students!
What a lovely day this was for being outside! The students were thrilled with the sun and warmth. 
I cannot believe that tomorrow is March!!!


Math:
Students first began math by completing their Healthy Survey. I was very happy to see all students created properly labeled and titled graphs!
We also did our Mean, Median, Mode, Range quiz. Almost all students got perfect! The main issues were that students either incorrectly added up the data (but I could tell that they had the knowledge of what to do), or forgot to order the numbers from least to greatest before finding the Median. Overall, great job!
Finally, we began a new unit, Probability! Today students looked at the likelihood of outcomes (using the terms likely, unlikely, certain and impossible) and how to calculate probability using fractions. Students also learnt how to use tables to find all possible probability outcomes and probability numbers. 
Since probability is a very small unit, we will most likely be having a quiz next Tuesday.

Language:
Today we finished our Novel Study with the creation of a concrete poem (shape poetry that does not rhyme)! I had students answer the question "What one item would you want with your plane crashed in a forest and you were alone?" A common answer as a Hatchet, as they thought Brian made it seem like  super useful tool, whereas others thought about different items that would have been extremely helpful in the situation. Once they had their item chosen and sentences written, they were to draw the outline of their shape, write the words around it and then colour it in! These will be posted outside of our classroom sometime this week!

 UOI: Human Body
The building began! It was great to see how focused students were on their projects today. The majority of our time this week will be dedicated to completing the build of our models and the written component. By the end of Friday students are expected to be done so that they can rehearse what they want to say about their model during the exhibit. Therefore, it is important that students bring all materials so that they do not waste time in class.

Our builders hard at work!

Notes:

A note about Scholastic Book Order- Orders are due Friday March 9th.

Payments can be made using Cheque or Parent Pay, (NO CASH

PARENT PAY -  If a parent would like to use Parent Pay then can log on to 

parentpay.scholastic.ca/pay  and enter the following credentials:

Province -  Ontario

City - Mississauga

School - St Judes Academy

Teacher - Dawn Goulart

Bake Sale is happening tomorrow and Wednesday.  
Casual Day is Wednesday.  

Spirit week is happening the week of Monday, March 5 – Friday, March 9:
-Monday will be PJ Day
-Tuesday will be Superhero/Princess Day
-Wednesday will be Wacky Wednesday
-Thursday we will be at the Science Centre (students in full uniform)
-Friday we will be at our ski trip

A note from Ms. Bancud regarding March lunch orders – March hot lunch payments are due this Friday.

A note about March Break Camp - Registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details.