Tuesday April 10th, 2018

Here is what we did today:

French: Please see Mme. Stella's blog for more information.
 
Agendas/Morning Meeting

Language: Today we started talking about letters that include rules and routines. Today we focused on planning. Our plan included "who" and "why". The who was "who are we writing to". This included feelings and reasons why the person may be feeling this way. the why was "why are we writing". It had two sections which were rules and routines. Today we did a plan together on the board and then they started writing their own. The topic was a friend was coming for a sleepover and you wanted to tell them the rules and routines of your house. They loved it!

Recess/Lunch 

Math: Today we continued to work on converting measurements. We did a package to work on many different topics. If it was not done it was homework.

Recess/Lunch 

UOI: Today we learned about Chemical Energy and Unbalanced and Balanced Forces. Chemical energy is stored energy that releases a chemical reaction. Balanced when there is no movement and the pressure from the boat and the ocean causes no movement. Unbalanced when the weight of the boat is more than the pressure of the ocean causes it to sink. Balanced again when the weight of the boat and the ocean floor are equal and no movement. We watched a few videos on these concepts and created pictures demonstrating the difference between Chemical and Mechanical Energy.

Homework and Important Updates

Tomorrow is Career Day so we are asking students to dress up in what they hope their future career will be!

As you may be aware, there was a tragic accident that occurred in Saskatchewan on Friday evening. The Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team was involved in an accident while travelling by bus to one of their playoff games, claiming the lives of 15 people and injuring many others. Around the country and world, organizations have shown their support to these victims, their families, and the Humboldt community. Here at St. Jude’s Academy, we strive to have students apply the learner profile attributes and attitudes not only through their studies at school, but in their community. St. Jude’s would like to show our support for the victims and their families by sending our students to school on Thursday, April 12^th, wearing their favourite sports jersey to honour the Humboldt Broncos. The school will be holding a short assembly and a moment of silence on Thursday morning for Grades 3-12 to honour these players, coaches, and families. We are asking parents from JK – Grade 2 to have a home conversation with their child in regards to why their child will be wearing a jersey to school on Thursday.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in this matter!

SPRING FUNDRAISER!!!!! Our annual Spring Fundraiser is fast approaching. This year our Spring Fundraiser will run from Monday, April 16 to Friday, April 20. All of the funds raised this year will go towards improving technology for our classrooms. Each day that week, we will host a different activity. For $2 on Monday, students can dress like a ‘Pirate.’ On Tuesday, enjoy a bag of popcorn for $2. Wednesday is Pancake Breakfast. Order 1 pancake for $2 or 3 pancakes for $5. Gluten-free pancakes are also available! 1 gluten-free pancake for $2.50 or 3 for $6.00. On Thursday, enjoy an ice cream sundae for $5. Sundaes include two scoops of vanilla OR chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. Add a banana or apple for $1. To wrap up the week we will be hosting a dance party for $5. Order forms have been sent home and will be due no later than Thursday, April 12. For students who collect a minimum of $35, they will get to enjoy a morning or afternoon at Kidsport. Please use the pledge sheet provided and be sure to turn in on a daily basis! Daily prizes for the most amount of money brought in are; bonus casual days, getting to sit at your teacher’s desk for a day, or shooting Mr. Foster with a Nerf gun. School wide fundraising targets will allow students the opportunity to give Mr. Rozario a makeup lesson or water balloon their teachers. Pledge forms are due back on Thursday April 20th, 2018. So, get out there SJA, and raise some money!!!!!