Changing-Step Growing Patterns

We began our day with a math lesson. Today we investigated changing-step growing patterns. Students drew pictures to show how the pattern grew in later frames, or used a table to predict what would happen in later frames. One challenging area for students was to write a pattern rule for a changing-step growing pattern. One way to write the pattern rule for the following pattern, 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 16, ..., is: Start at 1. Add 1. Increase the adding number by 1 each time.

In arithmetic, students reviewed changing improper fractions to mixed numbers or whole numbers.

In language, students began work on list 27  spelling words - Spell plural forms of irregular nouns and nouns that end in f or fe: teeth, mice, women, knives, leaves, halves, loaves, lives, calves, moose, sheep, oxen, yourselves, geese, chiefs, buffaloes, handkerchiefs, scarves, hoofs, bison. Due to the Annual SJA Oral Competition this Thursday, students did a double portion of spelling work today.

Students began their Pioneer inquiry time by writing a unit test to show what they have learned so far this unit. The remainder of class time was used for researching their chosen topic. Half the class worked with Think Pads while the other half worked out of library books. One of the project requirements is to add a bibliography. We discussed how to write a MLA-Style Bibliography for books and websites. If you would like additional information visit http://www.library.mun.ca/guides/howto/mla.php. The remainder of this week's inquiry time will be used for research and project time. Students should come to school with any materials they may need.

Students attended French, art, and gym class today.

 Homework & Reminders

·         MMS p. 172 & 173

·         Arithmetic p. 125, 126

·         |Review spelling list 27 - test is on Friday

·         Pioneer project resources due daily

·         Maple Syrup Time trip forms are due Thursday, Feb. 27.

·         Maple Syrup order forms are coming home today for those that would like to order.

·         Scholastic forms are coming home today. Order forms are due on Friday for those who would like to order.

·         March lunch forms are coming home today.

·         Wednesday is Casual Day

·         Thursday the Annual SJA Oral Competition

The Oral Presentations event is this Thursday, February 27th.  JKA-Grade 3 poetry starting at 9:00am.  Grade 4-9 speeches starting at 12:15pm.  ALL families and friends are encouraged to attend this event to support the SJA students and to hear from/interact with three very exciting judges. 

1) Lesley Kenny- Writer and Co-Editor for Descant (Canadian Literacy Magazine)

2) Bruce Hunt- Founder of Toronto Speakers Academy, President of Downtown Toronto Toastmasters Club and Chief Organizer of Fear of Public Speaking (meet up group)

3) Brianna Locke- Youth and Student Engagement Provincial Leader

Ms. DaCosta's Grade 2 class along with Brianna will be having a final Rainbow Loom rings ($.50) and bracelets ($1.00-$2.00) sale in support of school supplies for World Vision.  All SJA students, teachers and families are encouraged to show school spirit and reflect on how much we can and are making a difference for children around the world.  The sale will be from 11:30-11:50 in Ms. DaCosta's classroom (right across from the gym).  Thank you!

We look forward to having you all at SJA for this exciting event and Congratulations to ALL SJA students!

Please email Ms. Farmer at kfarmer@stjudesacademy.com if you have any questions.

 

It was wonderful to see everyone at the Gala on Saturday night. Here is a picture of some of the grade 4s performing.