Speech Semi-Finals

Day 1

Today was a tough day for all of us. It was tough for students because they had to recite their speech to an audience of 40 people. It was tough for the audience who had to keep still and pay attention for a long time. It was tough for the judges who had the difficult task of choosing the best speeches when everyone did so well. Well done to everyone who spoke and listened today. The three finalists will be announced tomorrow.

Students had a break from speeches when they attended French class with Mme. Stella.

Students ended the day writing the unit test for the Transformational Geometry unit. Those who finished early worked on their Viking art project.

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

We did not have time for novel study work today. We will do this tomorrow. Please remember your novels and Duo-Tangs.

March Hot Lunch Orders

The lunch ordering system is open for March. Parents you may log in with your created emails and passwords and order for the month. A reminder that the system closes on Feb. 24th at 4:00pm.  All lunch payments must be received by Feb 27th in order for the orders to be processed. If you have any questions you can contact bsmith@stjudescademy.com 

Uniforms

A quick reminder in regards to our uniforms for the different grade groups.

 JK- Grade 2 gym uniforms are to be worn on Mondays and Wednesdays. After a weekend where Monday is a holiday students will return to school on the Tuesday in their dress uniform. 

 For grades 3 and up students are asked to come dressed each day in their dress uniform and bring their gym uniforms daily to change.

 Grades 4 and up should be wearing the blazer (or house hoody) each day. They will wear it in the hallways and on trips but have the option of removing it in the classroom. 

 Lastly, our spring uniform will be in effect when we return from the Easter Holiday weekend

Kiss and Ride, Parking Policy Changes

Dear SJA Families, 

We have updated some of our policies and procedures in regards to Kiss and Ride and Parking. If you could please familiarize yourselves with them, as they are currently in effect, we greatly appreciate it. We thank you for cooperating with our Kiss and Ride and parking procedures to ensure a safe environment for all persons on school grounds.

Kiss and Ride Policy and Procedures

 ·       During morning Kiss and Ride please do not drop your JK/SK child off if there is not a staff member present.  Please park your vehicle in the designated parking lot and enter the school with your child.

·       Please stay in your vehicle always while in the Kiss and Ride line up. The driver is NEVER to exit the car to assist students to exit or enter the vehicle.  Kiss and Ride should only be used if your child is independent at getting in and out of the vehicle.

·       When dropping off a student, the student remains in your vehicle until you reach the "blue drop-off zone", Students are not to get out of vehicles unless in this area or as directed by a staff member.

·       Please remain in the kiss and ride line.  Drivers will be asked to move up once space becomes available or directed by a kiss and ride supervisor.

·       Do Not BACK UP at any time.

·       The parking lot is only able to hold 20 vehicles in the 'waiting' lane prior to Kiss and Ride opening at 3:30. If you arrive before Kiss and Ride begins, and the lot is full, you must park your car around the perimeter of the roundabout to wait for access to the parking lot.  Cars may not block the entrance/exit of the school parking lot by waiting to turn left into the school while the lot is full.  A sign will be put on the driveway to indicate when the lot is full. You can park at Meadowvale 4 Rinks until the lot re-opens.

·       Cars must have access to drive up and down Torquay Mews and in and out of the driveways- our own and the driveways of other businesses.  This is to ensure safety of all individuals and to respect municipal bylaws. 

·       The 5 supervisors on duty are there to ensure the safety of everyone. Please follow their directives to ensure this safety. 

 Inclement Weather and Kiss and Ride

·      In the case of extreme weather conditions such as but not limited to; freezing rain, heavy snowfall, torrential rain storms and lightning storms our Kiss and Ride service will be closed.

·      Parents will receive an email by 2:00pm informing them of the closure. In the case of morning kiss and ride a closure sign will be posted in the kiss and ride drop off zone (blue painted area).

·      When unforeseen weather circumstances arise that are outside of the 2:00pm time frame a closure sign will be posted informing parents to park. In this case the doors will be open at 3:30 for parents to come into the building to pick up from the gym. 

 Parking Procedures

·      If you do not wish to participate in the Kiss and Ride pick-up, we encourage you to park in the lot next door (Meadowvale 4 Rinks) and take the short walk over to SJA.  Parents have access into the building beginning at 3:40pm.

·      Please do not walk through the kiss and ride lane or the drive through lane. You are encouraged to follow the laid-out path and lines marked for safety during this time.

·      We ask that you please do not crowd the entrance door but rather wait at the outside eating area until 3:40.

·      We ask that parents please do not drive around the parking lot full sign and enter the parking lot. You are asked to park at Meadowvale 4 Rinks until the lot re-opens at 3:40pm.

·      Please do not block the bus lane so the buses may enter at any time. 

·      Please do not park in the paraplegic spots as we do have families who need them and have been finding it difficult to use one of these spots lately.

Parent Guild Movie & Dance Night
Tickets can still be purchased

 Homework & Reminders

·         Math. Study. Unit test on Tuesday, February 21st

·         Speech:

o   Semi-Finals wrap up tomorrow

o   Winners will be announced tomorrow

o   Finals on Friday for the three class winners

·         Explorers

o   Study for your unit test

o   Unit test on Friday, February 24^th

·         Novel Study

o   due Wednesday, Feb. 22^nd

o   Read chapter 13 & 14

o   Complete response pages 39 - 42

·         Wednesday, February 22

o   Crawford Lake Trip Forms & Payment is past due

o   Speech Semi-Finals, winners announced

o   Anti-Bullying Day – wear pink

o   Casual Day

o   Bake sale

·         Friday, February 24

o   Explorers test

o   Oral Presentations

o   Mock Trial Casual Day Fundraiser $2

o   Parent Guild Movie & Dance Night

·         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