After School Dismal Procedure

Good afternoon SJA Parents,

As we work to ensure the safest and most efficient system for student drop off, we would like to send out a few reminders to SJA parents.

• Kiss and Ride runs every day from 3:30 - 3:40pm.  Parents choosing to not participate in the Kiss and Ride program are asked to wait until 3:40 to enter into the school building.
• Parents wishing to sign their child(ren) out early may do so up until 3:20pm.  Parents may enter through the front door to sign out their child(ren).  Any parents entering through the front door before will be asked to wait at the front until their child can be called down via the PA system.  This will help to keep the hallways cleared for dismissal and for Kiss and Ride.
• Parents entering through the front after 3:20 will have to wait until 3:40pm to enter the building.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep our afternoon dismissal as safe and efficient as possible.

Congrats to our RISK-TAKER WINNERS for the Month of January! Hard work and taking risks in learning really pays off!!

UOI: We started exploring the Medieval Times Feudal System. We learned that it is shaped as a pyramid and that the Kings and Queen are at the top and Serfs are at the bottom. We will continue with the feudal system tomorrow.

Math: We began our Geometry Unit today and practiced finding congruent shapes. Shapes are CONGRUENT when they are the same size, shape and colour. Please bring in empty toilet paper rolls, cereal boxes, tissue boxes etc. to school. We will need these for the end of our Geometry unit.

Language: Spelling Lesson 19 due Friday. Spelling Test this week!

French: French spelling test on Friday! Please see the french blog below to study for the words.

stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.ca

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz Thursday Feb. 2nd

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 9th

-Medieval Times Permission form and $ due Feb. 8th

- Gregg LeRocc Permission Form and $ 

-After- Care invoice due Feb 3rd

Happy Monday!

UOI: We finished up the last of our presentations today and started our new UOI unit! MEDIEVAL TIMES! We brainstormed ideas that we already have knowledge about, and created questions which we would like to explore. Students read an article about Medieval Ages and have to write a summary about it for homework.

Math: Math Test Today! Tomorrow we will begin our new unit on Geometry. Please bring in empty toilet paper rolls, cereal boxes, tissue boxes etc. to school. We will need these for the end of our Geometry unit.

Language: Spelling Lesson 19 due Friday. Spelling Test this week!

We are working diligently on our speeches. Students have worked on their introduction and conferenced with me. We are continuing on with our introductions today. Students have been patient and have written them a few times to get them right. This week we will work on our body paragraphs and conclusion. Students will be bringing home their speeches this weekend to work on.  Below is a picture of an introductions and some "dos" and "don'ts" to write a good speech!

When assisting your children remind them a speech is like writing a report. We have discussed that we should not use "I" statements, and we should hint at the topic we are discussing and not state it directly.  Here are a few helpful links for students to use to get idea about how to start their speeches!

Kindness Speech
How to Start Your Speech

French: French spelling test on Friday! Please see the french blog below to study for the words.

stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.ca

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz Thursday Feb. 2nd

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 9th

TGIF!!

UOI: New unit start on Monday! We had our UOI presentations. Here's a peek at our display boards!

Math: We completed review questions today to study for our test on Monday. Please STUDY over the weekend! Our next Multiplication quiz is on 7, 8 and 9 times table next Thursday Feb 2nd.

Extra Math Practice:

Top Marks
Math Playground
Multiplication.com
Cool Math Games

Language: Please continue work on your speeches over the weekend. Watch videos and make edits to your introduction.

Kindness Speech
How to Start Your Speech

French: French spelling test on Friday! Please see the french blog below to study for the words.

stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.ca

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz February 2nd

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 9th

-PD Days on Feb. 17th and 20th

Dear Parents/Guardians,  SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded! Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate. Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay: 1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php 2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child) 3.     Verify your email account through the email sent 4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page 5.     Select add new lunch form 6.     Select student name and payment method 7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day 8.     Press save 9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month 10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name. We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process. LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE JAN. 27th!

UOI: Last day to work on our summative assignments. Assignments are due tomorrow!! 

Math: Today we learned how to multiply 1 digit by 2 digit numbers. We completed some word problems and text book work. Students have come a long way with multiplying and dividing! Our next Multiplication quiz is on 7, 8 and 9 times table next Thursday Feb 2nd.

Extra Math Practice:

Top Marks
Math Playground
Multiplication.com
Cool Math Games

Language: Spelling Lesson 18 due tomorrow. No spelling test this week!

We started our next novel today called "The Whipping Boy". We also began using literature circles instead of comprehension questions. We discuss the chapter, write a summary, make connections and address unfamiliar words. 

We are working diligently on our speeches. Students have worked on their introduction and conferenced with me. By next Monday I would requisition introduction be complete so we can write our three body paragraphs and conclusions for next Friday and then we can begin the editing process. When assisting your children remind them a speech is like writing a report. We have discussed that we should not use "I" statements, and we should hint at the topic we are discussing and not state it directly.  Here are a few helpful links for students to use to get idea about how to start their speeches!

Kindness Speech
How to Start Your Speech

French: French spelling test on Friday! Please see the french blog below to study for the words.

stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.ca

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz Thursday Jan 26th

-Year Ahead Day tomorrow!

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 9th

-Bake Sale on tomorrow

-Casual Day tomorrow

Year Ahead Day!

We said good bye to our usual class and welcomed in the grade 4s for next year!

 We began our day with some math games such as Around the World, and then on we went to Plural Scoot. Students zoomed around the class looking under paper to turn singular words into plural ones.

Last period we worked on a meditation. The students got to create their own meditation and present it to the class.

The other periods of the day students attended french, music and gym. We are all exhausted!

Dear Parents/Guardians,  SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded! Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate. Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay: 1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php 2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child) 3.     Verify your email account through the email sent 4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page 5.     Select add new lunch form 6.     Select student name and payment method 7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day 8.     Press save 9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month 10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name. We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process. LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE JAN. 27th!

SJA is excited to announce that Year Ahead Day is happening again this year!  All SJA PYP students will be participating in this exciting event on Wednesday, January 25th.   Year Ahead Day is a fun and interactive day for the students at SJA to spend a day in the class of the grade level ahead of them (example: SK students spend their day as Grade 1 students, Grade 6 students spend their day as Grade 7 students, etc.).  This is a great way for the students at SJA to get a glimpse into their future life at SJA!  Students can get to know the teachers, see their future classroom, and take part in activities they will be participating in next year. Please know that the teacher that is assigned for your child does not mean this will be your child's classroom teacher next year. Our class will be going to Ms. Ramnarine's for the day to get an idea of what a day in Grade 5 will be like! Re-registration forms are due on February 9th.

Dear Parents/Guardians,  SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded! Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate. Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay: 1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php 2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child) 3.     Verify your email account through the email sent 4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page 5.     Select add new lunch form 6.     Select student name and payment method 7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day 8.     Press save 9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month 10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name. We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process. LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE JAN. 27th!

UOI: We continued our UOI summative assignment today. 

Math: Today we continued to divide with remainders. We used pictures to divide objects and practiced solving word problems. We will be having another multiplication quiz on Thursday on 4, 5 and 6 times tables.

Extra Math Practice:

Top Marks
Math Playground
Multiplication.com
Cool Math Games

Language: Spelling Lesson 18 due Friday. No spelling test this week!

We officially began our speeches today! Students began their introductions today. Introductions must include an introduction of themselves, a hook and hints at the three points they are interested in talking about.  Here are a few helpful links for students to use to get idea about how to start their speeches!

Kindness Speech
How to Start Your Speech

French: French spelling test on Friday! Please see the french blog below to study for the words.

stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.ca

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz Thursday Jan 26th

-Year Ahead Day tomorrow!

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 9th

-Bake Sale on tomorrow

-Casual Day tomorrow

Happy Monday!

SJA is excited to announce that Year Ahead Day is happening again this year!  All SJA PYP students will be participating in this exciting event on Wednesday, January 25th.   Year Ahead Day is a fun and interactive day for the students at SJA to spend a day in the class of the grade level ahead of them (example: SK students spend their day as Grade 1 students, Grade 6 students spend their day as Grade 7 students, etc.).  This is a great way for the students at SJA to get a glimpse into their future life at SJA!  Students can get to know the teachers, see their future classroom, and take part in activities they will be participating in next year. Please know that the teacher that is assigned for your child does not mean this will be your child's classroom teacher next year. Our class will be going to Ms. Ramnarine's for the day to get an idea of what a day in Grade 5 will be like! Re-registration forms are due on February 9th.

Dear Parents/Guardians,  SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded! Beginning today you will place all lunch orders on-line. The ordering system is more simplified and easy to navigate. Below are the instructions on how to order and how to pay: 1.     Visit http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja/login.php 2.     Click on the link Don't have an account? Register and register your child based on your email address, their grade, and classroom teacher name. (you can register more than one child) 3.     Verify your email account through the email sent 4.     Log-in and look for the tab manage lunch on the top left of the page 5.     Select add new lunch form 6.     Select student name and payment method 7.     Check off the boxes for your selections for each day 8.     Press save 9.     The program will then take you to a screen that will give you the total you owe for the month 10.  Please place amount owing (in agenda) in a zip lock bag clearly labelled with student first and last name as well as teacher name. We recognize the process is new and may be confusing so we appreciate your understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the ordering process, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com to set up an appointment time to assist you in the ordering process. LUNCH ORDERS ARE DUE JAN. 27th!

UOI: We continued our UOI summative assignment today. 

Math: Today we learned how to divide with remainders. We used pictures to divide objects and practiced solving word problems. We will be having another multiplication quiz next Thursday on 4, 5 and 6 times tables.

Extra Math Practice:

Top Marks
Math Playground
Multiplication.com
Cool Math Games

Language: Spelling Lesson 18 due Friday. No spelling test this week!

We officially began our speeches today! We learned to begin our speech with an introduction and the students were able to make a connection that we have written an introduction when we wrote our reports.  Tomorrow students will write their introduction in class.

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz Thursday Jan 26th

-Year Ahead Day on January 25th!

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 9th

-Bake Sale January 24th and 25th

-Casual Day on Wednesday

International Day

Happy Friday!!

Today was international day! It was a huge success and all the students had yummy goodies! If they don't want dinner you'll know why!

Students only have to research for their speech over the weekend.

Extra Math Practice:

Top Marks
Math Playground
Multiplication.com
Cool Math Games

Reminders:

-Please sign your child's agenda every night

-House Ties on Friday!

-Multiplication quiz Thursday Jan 26th on 4, 5, and 6 times tables

-Year Ahead Day on January 25th!

-Re-registration packages due Feb. 7th

-After- Care invoice due Feb 3rd

-Bake Sale January 24th and 25th- It's our class' month to run the bake sale!