Capacity & Volume

Day 3

We began our day with math. We first took up yesterday’s homework on the cubic metre. We then did a new lesson on capacity and volume. Ask your child how many cm³ are in 1 mL, in L and in 1 m³? How many mL are in 1 L and 1m³? How many L are in 1 m³?  Students are asked to complete practice problems on p. 234 - 235 of the MMS textbook.

During today’s speech time, students read a sample of a persuasive speech. While we discussed the sample, we noted how the speech sample made use of transition words between paragraphs. How it began with an introduction, 3 reason paragraphs, a counterargument, and ended with a concluding paragraph. Next we examined the rubric in order for students to fully understand how they will be graded and what is expected of them. Finally we began considering ideas for speech topics. Some topics were suggested to help students begin a brainstorm. We had 5 minutes of silent time where everyone wrote all the topics they are interested in writing about. Next, students narrowed these topics down to ones they are excited about or knowledgeable about or are interested in researching more about. Students have been to further think about and discuss their ideas at home tonight and tomorrow. Students need to come to school on Thursday with their topics chosen and recorded in their speech package.

Next up was time to work on our flight inquiry project. Today students analysed their data. Students who had sent me their graphs received a printed version of them for their analysis. Those who had not completed this work used their recess time to catch up.

Grade 6s also attended French and gym class today.

Thank you for all the items sent in for the bake sale today. The bake sale continues tomorrow. Students are asked to contribute items to sell at the bake sale. These may be bought or home baked but must be peanut and nut free. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

Forms and payments for our trip to the Canadian Heritage Warplane Museum are now past due.

Soccer will be resuming for the girls tomorrow.

Year Ahead Day

 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 for Year Ahead Day may not necessarily be your child's classroom teacher next year.

Homework & Reminders

·         Math p. 234 - 235

·         Inquiry into Flight:

o   Flight Reports due Thursday

o   Canadian Heritage Warplane Museum - Return trip form and payment

·         Speech:

o   Discuss your speech topic ideas with your parents

o    Speech topic chosen and submitted on Thursday

·         Bake Sale: Bring in items to contribute to the bake sale (Peanut and nut free)

·         Tuesday: Bake Sale (hosted by Grade 6s)

·         Wednesday – Year Ahead Day, Casual Day, Bake Sale (hosted by the Grade 6 class), Music, girls’ soccer

·         Thursday: Flight Report Due, Air Show, Speech topic due

·         Friday: Music, Last day to order hot lunches for February by 8 pm

·         January 30: Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum trip

·         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 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. ******