We began our day working on art, which was a change to what we usually do. This time students worked on creating the sea or ocean scene that Vikings would have traveled across. They worked with green and blue tempera paint, making lighter values using white. They used broad brush strokes to create waves. They ended the work adding foam to the sea through a splattering technique. My apologies if paint got onto uniforms. Tempera is water-soluble and should come out in the wash.

 

Next, students had the opportunity to visit the Book Fair again.

Once back in class we worked on speeches. Students who have presented twice to me already practiced on their own or with a friend. I listened to all remaining students who had only presented once to me. Students should be considering the feedback they received and working to improve their speeches in areas where it is needed. Some speeches are still not memorised. It is a priority that speeches are perfected today. Our in-class competition takes place tomorrow. Students need to be in full uniform for this. Finalists will present on Friday, from 11 am to 1 pm.

Oral Competition Schedule

Thursday, February 7^th

9:00 – 10:30 JK & SK Students

11:00– 1:00 Grade 1 – 3 Students

Friday, February 8^th

9:00 – 10:30 Grade 4 & 5 Students

11:00 – 1:00-- Grade 6 – 8 Students

All presentations will take place in the upper school lounge area (Room 51).

There are a number of groups who have not submitted their RSA Animate links to me. This needs to be done ASAP. Links must be emailed to me at mhaag@stjudesacademy.com.

Grade 6s attended French, gym, and math class today. In math, students wrote the unit test for Perimeter and Area.

Re-registration packages are due by Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!

The next Caribou contest will take place on Wednesday February 13th, 2019. Please arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. You will have one hour to complete the test. Bring your own device. Ensure your device is full charged.  The interactive question will be Sudoku which you students can practice now on the Caribou games page. There is no history question in the coming contest.

 

 Homework & Reminders

·         Speeches:

o   Practice presenting your speech – refer to the criteria on the judge’s scoring card and the feedback you received in class

o   Memorise your speech

o   In-Class Oral Competition tomorrow – Full uniforms

o   SJA school competition on Friday, from 11 am – 1 pm

·         Explorers UOI

o   Upload your RSA Animate to YouTube

o   Email me the YouTube link: mhaag@stjudesacademy.com

o   RSA Animate projects are past due

o   Explorer timelines are past due  

·         Jump Rope 4 Heart Fundraising is ongoing

·         February 4^th  – February 8^th – Book Fair

·         Wednesday, February 6^th – In-Class Oral Competition. Full uniform is required.

·         Thursday, February 7^th - Oral Competition @ SJA in the Lounge Area

o   9:00 – 10:30 JK & SK Students

o   11:00– 1:00 Grade 1 – 3 Students

·         Friday, February 8^{th –} Oral Competition @ SJA in the Lounge Area

o   9:00 – 10:30 Grade 4 & 5 Students

o   11:00 – 1:00-- Grade 6 – 8 Students

·         Monday, February 11 – Reregistration packages are due

·         Wednesday, February 13^th

o   Caribou contest – arrive 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start

o   Oral competition at the Maples Academy

·         Thursday, February 14^th

o   Spirit Day – Wear pink, red, and white

o   Jump Rope for Heart

o   Cookie Love – Parent Guild cookie decorating

·         Friday, February 15^th – PD Day for teachers, no school for students

·         Monday, February 18^th – Family Day, No school

·         Wednesday, February 20^th  - Grade 5 & 6 Ski Trip to Glen Eden, 6:45 am – 3:30 pm

·         Friday, February 22^nd

o   Graduation and Sibling Pictures

·         Monday, February 25^th – Grade 10 Personal Projects

·         Tuesday, February 26^th

o   Bake Sale

·         Wednesday, February 27^th – Bake Sale & Casual Day

·         Thursday, February 28^th – Anti-Bullying Day

·         March 4^th – March 8^th – Spirit Week

·         Tuesday, March 5^th – Pancake Tuesday

·         Thursday, March 7^th - Grade 5 & 6 Ski Trip to Glen Eden, 6:45 am – 3:30 pm

·         March 11^th – March 22^nd – March Break

·         March 25^th – Back to school, Term 3 begins