Hello Thursday! - Thurs. Feb. 20th

Good Afternoon Families!

Please read all the information below to get the latest scoop on our day!

Here are a few updates:

Aftercare invoices were sent home on the first. Please be sure to contact Ms. Chiapetta for any late balances. 


March Break Camps
Forms have been sent home regarding SJA's Awesome Adventure Camp. This wonderful camp will run from Monday to Friday for the entire March Break (March 9-13 & March 16 -20) and is offered to students from JK to Grade 6. Field trips will take place on Thursday afternoon. Meal plans are also included if you choose to do so. Cash or Quickbooks payments are the accepted forms of payment. Don't delay, register today! 

March Lunches  - The lunch site is now open

It will close Wednesday, February 26th at 3:00pm sharp 

Special of the month: French Toast with Whipped Cream and Syrup

All payments are to be made through quickbooks by March 6th.

Quote of the Day - Bringing a little inspiration to your day! 

To celebrate Black History Month, each day there will be a picture and some information posted on our blog about an African-Canadian or African-American figure in history. Happy Black History Month!: 

Take a look at what we accomplished today!

Inquiry into Math:
Today the grade 4s continued working on constructing triangles. They challenged themselves today when they worked on creating a triangle that had a 40°, 60°, and 80° angles. Is there only one way to make this triangle? See if you can make triangles of different sizes (side length measurements) that still have the same angle measures of 40°, 60°, and 80°! 

Inquiry to Language: 

Today the grade 4s worked independently to read chapters 10 - 12 of their novel. Once they completed the reading, the compared their novel to a book that they have read before. The talked about the similarities and differences between the setting, plot, and characters from both books.  

*Reminder: Our spelling test will still be tomorrow! 

Unit of Inquiry:

Today the grade 4s learned the coat of arms. In the Middle Ages, a coat of arms was a heraldic shield that represented people of royal stature, a family, or an individual person. During this time, a coat of arms was useful in distinguishing who was on your side in battle. 

The grade 4s were able to recognize that SJA has a coat of arms of its own:

They also made the connection that this type of symbolism is used today in many company logos.

Their task for the day was to create their own coat of arms that represents who they are as individuals:

French - Please check Mme. Stella's blog under specialist links. 

Physical Education - Please check Mr. Orr's blog under specialist links.

Music - Please check Mr. Oliver's blog under specialist links.

Homework

Language – Novel Study - Read chapters 10-12
- Complete ch. 10-12 Making Connections Sheet
- Spelling lesson 21 test tomorrow

Math -  MMS Workbook pg. 42 & 43

Unit of Inquiry - Med. Times field trip - Feb 28th
- Armour Quiz - Wed. Feb. 26th 
- Becoming a Knight Assignment - due Mon. Feb 24th 

Extra -

Important dates/items:

February 21 - Picture Day - Siblings & Graduation (Grade 6, 10, & 12)
February 25 - Pancake Tuesday + Casual Day 
February 26 - Pink Shirt Day 
February 27 - Oral Competition: SJA vs, TMA
February 28 - Medieval Times Field Trip

Have a great evening, Ms. Samuel