Problems, Issues, and Difficulties

Day 1

We began our day with the math unit test on patterns in number and geometry. Well done everyone on getting a whole math unit done before the break.

The remainder of class time was spent on the explorers unit. Students mostly worked on their RSA Animate project. This included recording the video, uploading the video to Movie Maker or iMovie, editing the video, narrating the video, and uploading the video to YouTube. Students are asked to NOT make the video private in order to allow me to view them. They should NOT allow comments on their video. Students are asked to email me the YouTube link by this evening to mhaag@stjudesacademy.com. Many students ran into technical difficulties. They had a true taste of work place stress and had to figure out how to problem solve issues such as incompatible formatting, transferring large files between devices, losing all work accidentally, not being able to speed up the video or records a narration, starting from the beginning again, running out of time, etc. They have all learned much from this experience. Students who completed the RSA Animate worked on their Viking art project and their unit reflections.

Students attended the spirit day assembly in their crazy hairdos and colourful outfits. The houses competed against each other in hoola hoop game. Well done to Zeta for winning the game.

Please remember to hand in your novel study summary and your Tuck Everlasting copy. This is past due.

Students attended French class today.

We will be skiing tomorrow and Thursday. Please be ready to leave the school at 6:45 am on both days. Dress appropriately for the weather and skiing, including snow pants and gloves. A change of clothes is a good idea in case you get wet. Bring a lunch, snacks, drinks, and if you would like, money to purchase food items. We will be extra hungry from being outside and skiing, so bring extra food and/or money. We are expected to get back to school at 5 pm tomorrow and Thursday.

 Homework & Reminders

• Explorers
• Timelines are past due
• The final RSA Animate project is due to be uploaded to YouTube by this evening. The link needs to be emailed to me: mhaag@stjudesacademy.com
• Novel Study
• Summary report due are past due
• March 6 – 10: Spirit Week
• Wednesday, March 8 – Ski Trip, Princess and Super Hero Day
• Thursday, March 9 - Ski Trip, House colours day
• Friday, March 10 – St. Patrick’s Day – wear green
• March 13 - 24 March Break