Air Show

Day 5

We began our day with math. We took up Wednesday’s homework on capacity and volume. We then did a new lesson on relating units of mass. Ask your child to explain the difference between mass and weight as well as the relationship between milligrams, g, kg, and tonnes. Students are asked to complete practice problems on p. 240 - 241 of the MMS textbook. The Measurement unit test will be written on Thursday, February 2^nd.

During today’s Inquiry into Flight time, we had our Air Show. Students chose the paper air plane that performed the best in their testing to participate in the Air Show. After a few practice runs, groups hurled their planes as best they could. Students had three chances at winning during the competition. They winners were decided by scoring according to placement during these three chances. Well done to Alffino and Sofia on their first place, Sai, Eghosa, and Satvik on taking second place, and Kaaya and Areej on winning third place for the paper air planes that traveled the furthest.

 

 

Students reflected on how their plane had performed compared to other planes, and on how well they had completed their flight report, before handing in their flight reports for marking.

At the end of the day we worked on speeches. I checked that speech letters have been signed and speech topics chosen. Students who did not get their letters signed need to have this done before class tomorrow. We continued working on the prewriting part of the writing process. Students decided where they stood on their chosen issue – for or against and recorded this information. Next they began thinking of reasons to support their opinion and examples to support their reasons. They were challenged to come up with five reasons and 3 examples for each reason. They recorded their ideas in their Reasons and Examples Chart. They used their devices to help them find supporting facts for their reasons. Any work that was not completed in class for this chart needs to be completed for homework. Students will need devices for their speech research work tomorrow.

While students worked on their speeches I started to hear presentations on ‘our responsibilities with relation to flight’. Students presented these last Monday when I was away. Presentations have to be repeated in order for me to assess students’ work. Those who did not have materials at school today, such as devices and cure cards, are asked to bring them to school tomorrow when they will present their work. We will be working on portfolios tomorrow too. Be sure to bring your portfolio to school if you haven’t already returned it.

Students attended gym and French class today.

A few students have not yet returned their City of Ember books. Please do this as soon as possible.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math p. 240 - 241

·         Inquiry into Flight:

o   Bring materials needed for your responsibility of flight presentations

o   Return your IB portfolio if you haven’t already done this

·         Speech:

o   Get your speech letter signed if you have not already done this

o   Discuss your Reasons and Examples Chart with your parents

o   Devices needed for research purposes

·         Friday: Flight & Responsibility presentations., Music, Last day to order hot lunches for February by 8 pm, French spelling test

·         January 30: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum trip – Come in full uniform (no hoodies), bring a packed lunch, bring spending money for the gift store if you would like

·         February 2 – Measurement unit test

·         February 9 – Reregistration Deadline

·         February 14 - Spirit Day

·         February 17 - PD Day

·         February 20 - Family Day

·         February 21 –Speech Semi-Finals, Bake Sale

·         February 22 – Speech Semi-Finals, Anti-Bullying Day, Casual Day, Bake sale

·         February 24 - Oral Presentations

·         February 27 – Crawford Lake trip

·         February 28 - Pancake Tuesday

·         March 1 - SJA/Maples Interschool Oral Competition

·         March 2 – Ski Trip

·         March 9 - Ski Trip

·         March 13 - 24 March Break

Reregistration

It is hard to believe, but the time is here already – re-registration is upon us! Re-registrations forms have been sent home. The deadline to re-register is February 9. After that we open up spaces to the public. Do not delay – reserve your spot today for grade 7!

Lunch Program

News about our lunch program - SJA is excited to announce that our lunch ordering system has now been upgraded!

From now on 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.

******Please place all orders by January 27Th 2017. Please keep in mind that after this date no orders can be accepted as the site will close until the new month. We will send reminders and blog posts to ensure you do not miss the deadline. ******