Monday, April 1, 2019

Neon 80s Day


We spent most of our morning working on IB portfolios and on preparing for this Thursday’s student-led conferences.

As soon this was completed, students were free to work on their exhibition work. Today’s goal was to learn more about their exhibition issue with a focus on their central idea, lines of inquiry, and key concept questions. They did this by reading and taking notes.

Students had math class today. The lesson was interrupted by spring fundraiser assembly. The unit test will take place on Friday, April 5th.

Bouldering permission and waiver forms are past due.

Students are reminded to keep practicing for the spelling bee. The Grade 6 in-class bee will take place on Thursday, April 4th. The Grade 7/8 in-class spelling bee will be held tomorrow

Spring fundraising payments can still be made.

Tomorrow is World Autism Day. We are asking SJA students to support our friends at Oakwood Academy by wearing blue and contributing a toonie. Please see the information below.

Wear BLUE for $2 on
utism Awareness Day
What is Blue for $2?

§  Across the world, schools are participating in Autism Awareness Day where wearing the colour blue celebrates inclusiveness, understanding and acceptance.

§  Wearing blue is in support of those who are on the Autism Spectrum. Donating a toonie provides you with the opportunity to wear blue on April 2nd to support Oakwood and everyone on the Autism Spectrum and their families.
Why is Blue for $2 important?

v  Wearing blue on World Autism Awareness Day shows your support and raises awareness of how we all should care about everyone on the Autism Spectrum.  

What is Autism?

·         Autism impacts the way individuals communicate, understand other people and learn

·         Their senses are effected – either over stimulated or under stimulated (e.g., busy places might be really overwhelming or certain clothes might be uncomfortable)

·         As a result their emotional, social, developmental skills are impacted

 What will the funds go towards?

ð  All funds raised during Autism Awareness Month go towards much needed sensory equipment and other learning tools to support our student’s developmental needs.

  Homework & Reminders

  • Exhibition
    • Get the parent letter signed and dated if you have not already done this
    • Complete you 3 pages of general research if you did not get done in class yesterday
    • Devices are needed daily
    • Talk to your parents about what you are learning in class
    • Begin to find someone to interview or a site to visit for your primary source
  • Math Prepare for the unit test
  • April is Autism Awareness Month
  • April 1st -5th: Spring Fundraiser
  • Tuesday, April 2nd
    • Spring Fundraiser Popcorn Day
    • Bouldering permission form and waiver forms are due
    • Grade 7/8 In-Class Spelling Bee
    • Autism Awareness Day – Wear Blue for 2
  • Wednesday, April 3rd
    • Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
    • Spring Fundraiser Ice Cream Day
  • Thursday, April 4th
    • Spring Fundraiser Pyjama Day
    • PYP Student-Led Conferences
    • Math unit test – tentative date
    • Grade 6 in-class spelling bee
  • Friday, April 5th
    • Spring Fundraiser JK – Grade 2 Dance Party
    • Spring Fundraiser Grade 3 – 6 Electronics Party
  • Monday, April 8th
    • JK & SK Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 9:00 am – 12 noon
    • Grade 1 -3 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday, April 9th
    • Grade 4 & 5 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 9:00 am – 12 noon
    • Grade 6, 7, & 8 Spelling Bee, SJA Antechamber, 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
  • Friday, April 19th – Good Friday (No school)
  • Monday, April 22nd – Easter Monday (No school)
  • Tuesday, April 23rd
    • Earth Day (Wear blue, green, & brown)
  • Wednesday, April 24th
    • Casual Day
    • Bake Sale
    • Bouldering Trip, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday, April 30th
    • Autism Awareness Silent Dance
  • Wednesday, May 1st - Caribou Math Contest. Arrive at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am start. Bring your own charged device
  • Thursday, May 2nd – Exhibition Dress Rehearsal (JK & SK Audience)
  • Friday, May 3rdGrade 6 Exhibition (Morning, afternoon, and evening presentations)

 

 

 

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