Hello parents and students,
Today, the students got to experience year-ahead day. The students were with Mrs.Haag today and sounds like they had a ton of fun and are super excited for next year. For more information about their day here is a link to her blog. http://haagsja.blogspot.ca. Be sure and read reminders/homework at the bottom of the blog.
Future Grade 5's
We had so much fun with the future grade 5's. They got to experience a full day of the grade 5 curriculum.
Math: measurement unit - money: We did an auction. The students paired up and were given bags of money. They had to first count the money and write it on their tables. They then bid for 10 items, they had to figure out how to balance their budget and how much change they have left. we even discussed social democracy and how we aid people in the Canadian system (UOI: voting).
UOI: Biodiversity: We began with a clip from the Lion King and the circle of life. We also learned about food chains and food webs. The students' challenge was to work together and create a giant food web on their table.
Language: Novel Study- In grade 5, the students get to read Percy Jackson, so we read-aloud half of the first chapter of the book. The students then had to write the second-half; they had to make it creative and try to predict what would happen. We then read the second-half of the chapter. The students were so attentive and loved the book.
Later on, we also had reading buddies with the SK's.
Overall, it was an amazing day with the students. I can't wait to teach some of them next year.
Reminders/Homework
Today, the students got to experience year-ahead day. The students were with Mrs.Haag today and sounds like they had a ton of fun and are super excited for next year. For more information about their day here is a link to her blog. http://haagsja.blogspot.ca. Be sure and read reminders/homework at the bottom of the blog.
Future Grade 5's
We had so much fun with the future grade 5's. They got to experience a full day of the grade 5 curriculum.
Math: measurement unit - money: We did an auction. The students paired up and were given bags of money. They had to first count the money and write it on their tables. They then bid for 10 items, they had to figure out how to balance their budget and how much change they have left. we even discussed social democracy and how we aid people in the Canadian system (UOI: voting).
UOI: Biodiversity: We began with a clip from the Lion King and the circle of life. We also learned about food chains and food webs. The students' challenge was to work together and create a giant food web on their table.
Language: Novel Study- In grade 5, the students get to read Percy Jackson, so we read-aloud half of the first chapter of the book. The students then had to write the second-half; they had to make it creative and try to predict what would happen. We then read the second-half of the chapter. The students were so attentive and loved the book.
Later on, we also had reading buddies with the SK's.
Overall, it was an amazing day with the students. I can't wait to teach some of them next year.
Reminders/Homework
- Math: finish angles worksheets due tomorrow
- Language:
- Spelling workbook due Friday, Spelling test Friday
- Bring materials/equipment in for Final summative
- Practice for Christmas concert
- French: Practice conjugation of faire/etre/aller
- Bring in money for candy-o-grams by tomorrow (25 cents each)
- Western cowboy/cowgirl day on Friday (dress-up for $2.00)
Here are some announcements:
Personalized Ornaments for the holidays!
Price $6 for one, if more than one purchased the price becomes $5 each!
Cash only payments please.
Check Out The Library Blog at https://libraryatsja.blogspot.ca/ to keep up to date with Library news and check out pictures by our Book Fair Student Crew Photojournalists of all the great work they've been doing to make our first Book Fair an exciting event. Thanks for your support.
A note from our Librarian, Ms. Hayward - Our Very First Book Fair is Coming Soon – Yee-Haw!
“Saddle Up & Read” with the first Scholastic Book Fair at St. Jude’s Academy – December 7 to December 14. There will be lots of exciting books, posters, bookmarks, pens and pencils, etc. to choose from! Proceeds will go to buying great new books for our library. More Parent Volunteers are also needed. If you’d like to help out please contact Ms. Hayward at hhayward@stjudesacademy.com
Upcoming Dates & Events
Thursday, December 7 – Student-Led Conferences
Thursday, December 7 – Thursday, December 14 – SJA first book fair
Friday, December 8 – December hot lunch payments due & math test
Tuesday, December 12 – JK-2 Christmas Concert
Tuesday, December 19 – Casual Day
Wednesday, December 20 – 3-8 Christmas Concert
Thursday, December 21 – Christmas Spirit Day and Last Day of School Before Christmas Break
Have a great evening,
Ms.Khan
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