Probability Wednesday

Dear parents and students, 

I hope everyone is enjoying this new spring weather we are having. The geese on the soccer field sure look like they are. 

We started the day off with math. We began by starting our new unit probability. Today, it was all about describing the likelihood of an outcome (chance of something happening). The students learned how to use descriptive words such as likely, unlikely, certain, and impossible. They also learned how to use a table to multiple and add to find the probable outcomes and probability numbers. Here is a video that they can use to better understand it (link). All students were able to finish their homework in class for math. Probability is a small unit we will most likely have a quiz next Tuesday. 

In UOI, the students worked on their projects, here are some pictures of the designers. 

In language, we looked over the students reflections and trackers. Thursday night will be their last day to track and reflect on their journals. On Friday, the students will be creating their final reflection on the entire process. 

Reminders/Homework

• Math: Complete the worksheets on probability and likelihood (4). Probability quiz tentative day Monday, March 5. (link for review)
• Language: Write reflective journal and tracker, spelling test on Friday (spelling workbooks due then as well)
• UOI: no homework, Tuesday March 6 we will have an open house Body World Exhibit from 3:00-3:30pm parents are all invited to come see the amazing body system projects that the students have made. 
• Spirit week is next week: Monday PJ day, Tuesday Superhero/Princess day, Wacky Wednesday (soccer game),  Thursday sports day (science centre trip so full uniform is required), Friday St.Patricks day (ski trip)
• Thursday, March 8 science centre field trip 
• Friday, March 9 ski trip 

Announcements
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 

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

A note from Ms. Ross – After care payments for February need to be paid please.

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.

Have a great evening, 

Ms.Khan

Terrific Tuesday

Hello parents and students,

I hope everyone is having a great day so far. In class today, we started with our data management student. The student's used their data from the survey to make calculations, graphs and inferences. Most of the students are finished their summative and tomorrow we will hopefully start probability.

In UOI, the students worked on their summative projects, I can see some really creative ideas and I am excited to see how they are turning out. Here are some pictures from today of the work so far.

Homework/Reminder

• Math: no homework, we finished our summative today 
• Language: complete reflective journal and tracker for health eating, spelling test/workbook on Friday 
• UOI: get any additional materials as necessary 
• Casual day tomorrow 
• Next week is spirit week!! 
• Body World Exhibit Tuesday, March 7 from 3:00-3:30pm

Have a great night, 

Ms.Khan 

Survey Monday

Hello parents and students,

We had a really focused day getting all of our work done! We began with completing our quiz on the Human Body. After the quiz, we discussed the importance of using knowledge from our stations/worksheets and how this information will help us in our project. We also analyzed the questions in the quiz; all the questions were about function and component of the different body systems so I could really grasp the missing links in the students’ learning. In UOI, the students then completed their research information graphic organizer. Afterwards, we did our 1-minute brainstorms. Before the end of the lesson, the students all created their final ideas with a list of materials they need to get.

In math, the students had a chance today to go around and complete their surveys. Tomorrow, we will get a chance to analyze our data.

I also had a chance to look at the student’s reflective journal and as a class we discussed how the students should be adding information into the journal. They need to make sure to write a summary and reflects on their healthy/non-healthy choices and then they have to answer at least 2 questions.

Homework/Reminders

• ·      Math: surveys must be completed by tomorrow
• survey: Junk food - click here for link
• Survey: energy drinks - click here for link
• ·      Language: complete reflective journal and tracker, spelling workbook due Friday
• ·      UOI: get materials for project
• ·      Information: soccer forms due tomorrow 
•      Aftercare payments due today 

Have a great night and see you tomorrow,

Ms.Khan

Anti-Bullying Thursday

Hello parents and students, 

Today was pink day for anti-bullying! And this morning, we had a wonderful experience watching Cinderfella, a one-person show about being kind, trying your best, and working hard. Here are some pictures from our sea-of-pink and the show today. 

Next, the students completed their OWA post-assessments on persuasive announcements. This time, the students had an option to select any topic of their choice and they had to persuade the school in an announcement. There are some very creative and funny announcements and the students worked very hard. Here are pictures of the creative writers. 

In math, the students were given their survey project. They had the option of creating a 1-variable or a 2-variable question regarding healthy eating or exercise. The students their decided their intervals and sample sizes. The students were also given option to complete their survey on Google form and I showed the students how to do that. Over the weekend, some students will be bringing home their surveys for sampling. The surveying should be completed by end of day Monday. 

In UOI, the students checked their review sheet answers. Here is a link to the answers in case the students need to check it or misplace their copy. The new summative: Body World Exhibit was introduced as well today. The students will be creating models of body systems, this is an in-class summative. However, this weekend the students can research some ideas online and discuss their ideas with you. We will continue by researching the body system in detail on body so the students need to bring in their devices if they can. 

Reminders/Homework 

• Math: Complete surveys for other classmates: 
• Grade 5 only -Does Junk Food affect the Time you Exercise? Link
• How does Gender affect the amount you exercise? Link 
• Does age affect the amount of fruit you eat? Link
• How much water do you intake in a day? Link 
• If you have a survey to share, please e-mail it to me and let me know who your target audience is.
• Language: Complete journal entry and tracker for Healthy New you project - remember to do one each day so you need 4 new ones by Monday
• UOI: Body System Review sheet quiz Monday, Here is the link for the review answer key 
• Ski trip is Tomorrow
• Please bring in forms and pay money on Freshbooks for the science centre field trip  
• Silent Dance form are due next Monday

A note from Oakwood – On Friday, March 29, Oakwood Academy will be holding A Silent Dance. A ‘Silent Dance’ is a dance in which students are given individual headphones where they can listen to various types of music while controlling the volume.  This dance is an amazing way to foster inclusion and provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in a school dance. It provides a sensory friendly environment for all students at both Oakwood and St. Jude’s.  Admission to the dance will be $15.00 cash and this will include a drink. Please send back permission form no later than Monday, February 26. Please see letter sent home today for further information. 

A note from Ms. Bancud regarding March lunch orders - You are now able to order for March Lunches. The deadline for March lunches is Friday, February 23rd, 2018.  After this date, our system closes and is unable to open for March ordering.  Please make sure your child is under the correct grade. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja  
All payments are due on Friday, March 9th, 2018.

This month's special is Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples with a side of syrup 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 – After care invoices have been sent out via Freshbooks. Please be sure to check your junk mail. Please note the amount per minute has been changed to $0.13/minute, due to the minimum wage increase.

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 over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our 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 choose 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.

See you all tomorrow on the slopes, 

Ms.Khan 

Writers Wednesday

Hello parents and students, 

I hope that you had a great evening so far. We are already half-way through the week. I am really hoping that the weather clears up so that our ski trip on Friday is not affected. 

In math today, we discussed surveys and our final summative project for this unit. The students will be getting the summative tomorrow and we will be working on it next week. For surveys, the students have learned about bias (unfair information or results), primary data (collected through observation, measurement, or surveys), and secondary information (collected from books and online -- other people's results). The students also worked on creating questions and making inferences based on data. 

In language, the students wrote a practice OWA for persuasive announcements. We put a success criteria on the board that the students could follow in order to insure that they were meeting all the requirements of the rubric. Afterwards, students evaluated each other and gave feedback about improvements. Here is the success criteria anchor chart. Tonight, the students and parents can review the practice OWA to prepare for the final assessment tomorrow. 

In UOI, the students worked with their groups that created a review sheet of 25 questions. I have given the students the review sheet and the students have to complete the questions tonight for tomorrow. I have also introduced the new Body World Summative to the students, the students will get the package for that tomorrow as well. 

Reminders/Homework 

• Math: Survey math sheets
• Language: Complete journal entry and tracker for Healthy New you project, review OWA practice packet 
• UOI: Body System Review sheet
• bring in $4.00 for Cinderfella by tomorrow
• Ski trip is Friday 
• Please bring in forms and pay money on Freshbooks for the science centre field trip  
• Silent Dance form are due next Monday

A note from Oakwood – On Friday, March 29, Oakwood Academy will be holding A Silent Dance. A ‘Silent Dance’ is a dance in which students are given individual headphones where they can listen to various types of music while controlling the volume.  This dance is an amazing way to foster inclusion and provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in a school dance. It provides a sensory friendly environment for all students at both Oakwood and St. Jude’s.  Admission to the dance will be $15.00 cash and this will include a drink. Please send back permission form no later than Monday, February 26. Please see letter sent home today for further information. 

A note from Ms. Bancud regarding March lunch orders - You are now able to order for March Lunches. The deadline for March lunches is Friday, February 23rd, 2018.  After this date, our system closes and is unable to open for March ordering.  Please make sure your child is under the correct grade. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja  
All payments are due on Friday, March 9th, 2018.

This month's special is Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples with a side of syrup 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 – After care invoices have been sent out via Freshbooks. Please be sure to check your junk mail. Please note the amount per minute has been changed to $0.13/minute, due to the minimum wage increase.

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 over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our 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 choose 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.

Have a great night, 

Ms.Khan

Jumping Tuesday

Hello parents and students, 

I hope everyone is having a great rain-free Tuesday. It was a wonderful day back to school. We started the day with math and reviewing coordinates, I have also signed off on all the pictures and the students have tonight to colour it. The students have to remember to use different material, shading, lines, colour etc. 

Then in math, we learned all about scatter plots and trends in graphs. Here is a video in case the students get stuck (it is very in depth and more detailed than the students require). 

Next, we completed our spelling test and our literature circles which have been marked for the students. We will be having a final project for Hatchet but I have given an extra week for any students that feel that they need to catch up in the book. The students were also given their journals for the "Healthy New You Project". Every night, the students have to summarize their day and then answer two questions from the question list, by the end of the project they will have answered all questions. Along the way, the students can also take pictures of the changes they have made and anything else they want to share which will be added to the final reflection at the end. 

Additionally, today we reviewed our pre-assessment for the OWA; we discussed the rubric together and created a success criteria. The students then graded their pre-assessment OWA. Tomorrow, we will complete a practice OWA and then on Thursday, the students will complete their post-assessment for the persuasive speech OWA. 

In UOI, we reviewed the circulatory system worksheet and then discussed the nervous system. Tomorrow, the students will be creating review questions with their group (5 altogether). These 5 questions will be put into a review sheet (25 questions) for the students. Next Monday, they have a quiz based on 10 questions from that review sheet. 

At the end of the day today, we got a chance to participate in the Jump Rope for Heart, here are pictures from the event with a special message at the bottom of the blog. 

Reminders/Homework 

• Math: Scatter plot math sheets
• Language: Complete journal entry and tracker for Healthy New you project 
• UOI: Start thinking of questions to include for body systems quiz 
• Art: Complete coordinate art sheets making sure to emphasize the image using different techniques
• bring in $4.00 for Cinderfella by tomorrow
• Ski trip is Friday 
• Last day to bring in forms for the science centre field trip  
• Silent Dance money and form are due next Monday

A note from Oakwood – On Friday, March 29, Oakwood Academy will be holding A Silent Dance. A ‘Silent Dance’ is a dance in which students are given individual headphones where they can listen to various types of music while controlling the volume.  This dance is an amazing way to foster inclusion and provide an opportunity for everyone to participate in a school dance. It provides a sensory friendly environment for all students at both Oakwood and St. Jude’s.  Admission to the dance will be $15.00 cash and this will include a drink. Please send back permission form and the $15 cash no later than Monday, February 26. Please see letter sent home today for further information. 

A note from Ms. Bancud regarding March lunch orders - You are now able to order for March Lunches. The deadline for March lunches is Friday, February 23rd, 2018.  After this date, our system closes and is unable to open for March ordering.  Please make sure your child is under the correct grade. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja  
All payments are due on Friday, March 9th, 2018.

This month's special is Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples with a side of syrup 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 – After care invoices have been sent out via Freshbooks. Please be sure to check your junk mail. Please note the amount per minute has been changed to $0.13/minute, due to the minimum wage increase.

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 over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our 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 choose 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.

A note about Jump Rope for Heart- 

Hey everyone, did you know that we beat our goal of and raised more than $4500.00 at our Jump Rope for Heart event! Thank you so much for your awesome fundraising efforts! You should feel very proud to know that you are helping to save people’s lives! 

We want to recognize a few of our top fundraisers from our Jump Rope for Heart Event Day. Special thanks to Marloe who fundraised an incredible $620.00, Emily who fundraised an incredible $530.00, Matthew who fundraised an incredible $525.00 and Kayla who fundraised an incredible $350.00

Have a great evening, 

Ms.Khan 

Talkative Thursday

Hello parents and students, 

Today, was our final speeches against the Maples. David represented the grade 5 St.Jude students. Here is the video. 

He did an amazing job and we are all so proud of him. Overall, St.Jude's was the winner of the speeches, so well done everyone. 

In math today, we learned all about co-ordinates. We first started with a puzzle and then we completed a lesson in their math notebook. Over the weekend, the students have to complete a mystery picture. Each student took home two levels of puzzle sheets. They have to finish one. Either over the weekend or on Tuesday. They have to colour their mystery picture using multiple art techniques, such as neatness, colour (outline), heading,  variety (texture), contrast etc. 

In UOI, we completed our circulatory stations today. 

The BODY stations were:
Station A: The BODY World Wide (technology station)

• They completed an online activity (link)
• Watched videos (playlist link here)

Station B: BODY Burning Questions (Test each others knowledge) 

Station C: AnyBODY comprehend 

• Complete the worksheets, they may use the handout made by the other group
• This is for homework 

Station D: Move your BODY (hands-on activities) 

• Part 1: Heart muscle and tennis ball activities 
• Part 2: Beat of my Heart - Heart rate testing and experimenting with different exercises 

Here are some pictures from the stations.

Reminders/Homework 

• Math: Coordinate worksheets, Mystery Picture (1) - check with Ms.Khan before colouring 
• Language: spelling test Tuesday (lesson # 20), Hatchet (epilogue) and last literature circle on Tuesday 
• UOI: Circulatory worksheet 
• Ski Field trip on Friday!
• Science Centre field trip form 
• Tuesday we will be participating in our Jump Rope for Heart event. Please send in any pledges/donations with your child on Tuesday, using the envelope provided (it was sent home a few weeks ago). Please also send them in gym clothes!
• This weekend is Family Day, so there will be no school Friday or Monday. 

Other Notes 

One of our MYP student’s, Sohail, is raising money for a game system and a TV for Sick Kids. Any donation would be greatly appreciated!

A note from Ms. Bancud regarding March lunch orders - You are now able to order for March Lunches. The deadline for March lunches is Friday, February 23rd, 2018.  After this date, our system closes and is unable to open for March ordering.  Please make sure your child is under the correct grade. http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja  
All payments are due on Friday, March 9th, 2018.

This month's special is Pancakes with Cinnamon Apples with a side of syrup 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

**Our Medieval Times field trip is on Thursday March 1…please avoid ordering hot lunch for that day, as reimbursements will not be given**

A note from Ms. Ross – After care invoices have been sent out via Freshbooks. Please be sure to check your junk mail. Please note the amount per minute has been changed to $0.13/minute, due to the minimum wage increase.

A note about Jump Rope for Heart - St. Jude’s Academy is please to be holding a Heart and Stroke Foundation Jump Rope for Heartevent on Tuesday, February 20^th, 2018. All money raised will support the Heart and Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke research.

Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. They also learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and giving back to their community. This year marks Jump Rope for Heart’s 36^th Anniversary and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is striving to get 1 million kids jumping in close to 4,000 schools across Canada. Let’s be part of it!

We need your help to reach out School fundraising goal of $1000.00.

Please help support your child’s fundraising efforts by registering them online at JumpRopeForHeart.ca and send out donations request emails to friends, family, and colleagues. Online fundraising is the quickest way to reach all of your contacts and online donors receive and automatic tax receipt. 

Please visit JumpRopeForHeart.ca and start fundraising today!

Each student was sent home with pledge envelopes if you prefer to collect donations in-person. Please ensure that their pledge envelope is returned on the day of their school’s Jump Event Day. 

Thank you in advance for your support.

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 over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our 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 choose 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.

**Summer Camp forms have also been sent home!**

Upcoming Dates & Events

Friday, February 16 – PD Day – No School

 Monday, February 19 – Family Day – No School

Tuesday, February 20 – Jump Rope For Heart event and pledges are due (our SJA goal is $1000.00)

Thursday, February 22 – Anti-bullying Day

Friday, February 23 – March hot lunch orders due – do not order for Thursday, March 8 or 9 as it is our field trip days!, Ski trip 

Tuesday, February 27 – Bake Sale

Wednesday, February 28 – Bake Sale and Casual Day

Thursday, March 8 – Science Centre Field Trip

Friday, March 9 – March hot lunch payments due, ski trip

Have a great weekend, 

Ms.Khan