Christmas Concert

On December 17, 2019, students from Grade 3 to Grade 8 will put on two performances at the St. Jude’s Academy Dome. Our afternoon performance will begin at 1:00 pm, with doors opening at 12:30. Our evening performance will begin at 6:30 pm, with doors opening at 6:15 pm. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Please keep in mind that outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Dome.
For our evening performance, families are welcome to take our shuttle from St. Jude’s to the Dome and back. Shuttles will begin running from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Please meet in the main office.
We encourage all families to come bundled up to stay warm and cozy for the entire show. The students and teachers have put a tremendous amount of work into their performances and kindly ask that all families stay and enjoy the show until the end.

 

We began our day with novel study time. We took up discussion questions about Chapter 25 and the Epilogue a class. Later in the day, students worked on writing their summary of the text and the characters, and events. They also did some research about an explorer who was searching for the fountain of youth – thereby discovering the connection between Tuck Everlasting and our inquiry unit on explorers. Any incomplete work will be completed in class tomorrow. Students who forgot their novels or duo tangs at home are reminded to bring these in tomorrow.

All students presented their PowToons this morning. We had a good discussion on using PowToon as a way of showing one’s learning. For most students, this was their first time using PowToon. We heard about the pros and cons of PowToon from the perspective of students.

All Secret Santa gifts are past due.

Look out for a trip letter and waiver form coming home today.

Do not order a hot lunch for the following dates:

-          January 16, 2020 – trip to Crawford Lake

-          January 22, 2020 – Ski & Snowboard trip

-          February 19, 2020 – Ski & snowboard trip

-          March 4, 2020 – Ski & snowboard trip

Students are to arrive at school at 5:15 pm for this evening’s performance of the Christmas concert. Students are to be from picked up from the gym after this evening’s performance.

Look out for reregistration packages coming home today.

Homework and Reminders

There is no homework assigned for today!

Bring in your copy of Tuck Everlasting if you haven’t already done so.

Tuesday, December 17^th – Grade 3 – 8 Christmas Concert

Wednesday, December 18^th 

·         Bake Sale

·         Casual Day

Thursday, December 19^th

·         House Game Day

·         Spirit Day (wear red, green, white)

·         Secret Santa gift exchange

·         Bake Sale

Friday, December 20^th – Tuesday, January 7^th – Christmas Break