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| The Deforestation Group presented their action plan to PYP students |
We began our day with math. Today we practiced sketching
polygons such as 3 triangles or parallelogram with a given area or perimeter. Students
are asked to complete MMS 6 p. 146 – 147. The unit test has been moved to
Monday, April 16th.
We continued working on exhibition until we left for our
trip. Today I met with each group to discuss essay organisers. I am happy to
report that all organisers are complete and all meetings were conducted. Some mentors came to visit groups today.
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| Ms. Foster and the Deforestation Group |
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| Ms. Bancud and the Animal Agriculture Group |
Ms. Yustin and the Invasive Species Group
Our focus for exhibition is still securing the primary
source site visit and/or interview. The Discrimination group has now completed
all their interviews. The Child Neglect group had an interview with a
representative of the CAS in class today. They have another interview taking
place this Thursday. The Substance Abuse group are trying to secure one more
interview. The Invasive Species group and the Deforestation group are hoping to
interview a representative of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority. The
Animal Agriculture group is interviewing PETA tomorrow. The Mental Health group
are interviewing a psychologist from FAME this Thursday. Another priority remains
the action ideas and planning, and to keep researching to answer all concept
questions and address all lines of inquiry.
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| The Child Neglect group conducting their interview with Margot from CAS |
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| The Child Neglect group sharing about their interview with the class |
Beginning tomorrow, students will be challenged to write
the first draft of the essay. We will also continue our discussion of ideas for
the French component. A big decision the class has to make is to decide whether
the whole class will use the same idea for the French component, or if each
group will have their own idea. We will begin brainstorming ideas for the art
component later this week.
It was then time to head out for our rock climbing trip. Everybody
participated well and had lots of fun. The Grade 6s have sore hands that prove
just how busy rock climbing they were.
Spring fundraiser order forms are due this Thursday.
Students are encouraged to dress up for Career Day tomorrow.
Look out for immunization forms coming home today. These forms are due
back on Friday, April 20.
Graduation picture orders are due April 16. Sibling picture orders are
due April 18.
Please see the message below from the SJA Student Council regarding
tomorrow’s
Careers Day
The St.
Jude's Academy Student Council will be hosting a career day for students on
Wednesday, April 11 in the auditorium. The day will be a chance for students to
dress up in clothes worn by individuals in their aspiring professions and
listen to presentations about different careers. The presentations will be from
10:00am - 11:00am. We are requesting that grade 3 to grade 6 students
participate by watching the presentations, and there is the option for grade 2
to join. Students may dress up for the day.
Spring Fundraiser
SPRING FUNDRAISER!!!!! Our annual Spring Fundraiser is fast
approaching. This year our Spring Fundraiser will run from Monday,
April 16 to Friday, April 20. All of the funds raised this year will go
towards improving technology for our classrooms. Each day that week, we will
host a different activity. For $2 on Monday, students can dress like a
‘Pirate.’ On Tuesday, enjoy a bag of popcorn for $2. Wednesday is
Pancake Breakfast. Order 1 pancake for $2 or 3 pancakes for $5. Gluten-free
pancakes are also available! 1 gluten-free pancake for $2.50 or 3 for $6.00. On
Thursday, enjoy an ice cream sundae for $5. Sundaes include two scoops
of vanilla OR chocolate ice cream with chocolate sauce. Add a banana or apple
for $1. To wrap up the week we will be hosting a dance party for
$5. Order forms have been sent home and will be due no later than Thursday,
April 12. For students who collect a minimum of $35, they will get
to enjoy bubble soccer. Please use the pledge sheet provided and be sure to
turn in on a daily basis! Daily prizes for the most amount of money
brought in are; bonus casual days, getting to sit at your teacher’s desk for a
day, or shooting Mr. Foster with a Nerf gun. School wide fundraising
targets will allow students the opportunity to give Mr. Rozario a makeup lesson
or water balloon their teachers. So, get out there SJA, and raise some
money!!!!!
Hockey Jersey
Day
As you may be aware, there
was a tragic accident that occurred in Saskatchewan on Friday evening. The
Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team was involved in an accident while
travelling by bus to one of their playoff games, claiming the lives of 15
people and injuring many others. Around the country and world, organizations
have shown their support to these victims, their families, and the Humboldt
community. Here at St. Jude’s Academy, we strive to have students apply the
learner profile attributes and attitudes not only through their studies at
school, but in their community. St. Jude’s would like to show our support for
the victims and their families by sending our students to school on Thursday,
April 12th, wearing their favourite sports jersey to honour
the Humboldt Broncos. The school will be holding a short assembly and a moment
of silence on Thursday morning for Grades 3-12 to honour these players,
coaches, and families. We are asking parents from JK – Grade 2 to have a
home conversation with their child in regards to why their child will be
wearing a jersey to school on Thursday.
Homework and
Reminders
Math: Complete
and correct all questions on the following pages
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MMS 6 p. 146 – 147
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Test on Monday, April 16
Exhibition:
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Talk to your parents about possible ways
to take action
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Find resources for your topic including
an expert to interview and a site to visit
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Bring a charged device to school with
you daily
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The first draft of the essay is due this
Friday, April 13th
Wednesday, April
11th – Careers Day – come dressed as your chosen career if
you would like
Thursday, April
12th
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Spring fundraiser order forms are due
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Wear a hockey jersey in memory of those
who died in Sakatchewan’s bus accident last Friday
Friday, April 13th
– First draft of the essay is due
April 16 – April
20: Spring Fundraiser
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April
16th – Pirate Day $2.00 (come dress as a pirate for the day)
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Math unit test
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Graduation picture orders are due
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April
17th – Popcorn Day $2.00/bag
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April
18th – Pancake breakfast $2.00-5.00 (info will be in the form)
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Sibling picture orders are due
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April
19th – Sundae Day $5.00
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April
20th – Dance Party $5.00
o
Immunization forms are due
Friday, April 20 – Earth
Spirit Day – wear earth colours (blue, brown, green)
Wednesday, May 2 –
Caribou math contest for those participating
Friday, May 4 – Grade 6 PYP Exhibition
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