All About Me

My name is Nicole Samuel and I am one of the Grade 4 teachers for this upcoming school year. I have been a teacher at SJA since January 2018 and this will be my third-year teaching Grade 4.

I am a graduate of Central Michigan University Elementary Education Program and an Alum of the CMU Women’s Soccer Team.

When I am not teaching, I enjoy being physically active (soccer is my favourite sport, go Manchester United!), watching movies, working on "do it yourself" crafts, and spending time with my family. I can hardly wait to get to know all of you!

Monday 3 February 2020

Welcome Back! - Day 89

Good Afternoon Families!

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


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 Here are a few updates:

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! 

Dear SJA Families,

Just a reminder that the SJA re-registration process is underway. To reserve your child's 2020-2021 place at St. Jude's Academy, complete and return your child's re-registration forms and payment to reception by Tuesday, February 18th, 2020 at 4:00 pm. 

After this date and time, any available grade-level spaces will be open to new families on the wait list. 

In addition, the deadline for our priority enrolment into our JK Program is Friday, January 17th, 2020. If you have any questions regarding the forms or next steps, please contact our Admissions Team. 



The SJA Admissions Team
Ann Harvey and Melissa Filion
T: (905) 814-0277




Dear SJA Lower School (JK to Grade 6) Families,

An annual event in the Lower School is our highly anticipated Year-Ahead Day. Students look forward to this fun tradition at St. Jude’s Academy where they get to skip ahead and spend the day in the next grade. Teachers will let students know who their Year-Ahead Day teacher is at the end of day on Friday, February 7, 2020. 
Please note that the placement for this day does not indicate class placement for the following school year.

Sincerely,
The SJA Lower School Team



SJA Annual JK to Grade 8 Oral Competition
Thursday, February 6: JK to SK at  9 am/Grade 1 to 3 at 10 am
Friday, February 7: Grades 4-6 at 9 am/Grades 7 to 8 at  11 am
SJA/TMA Interschool Competition: Thursday, February 27 - Time TBD
Location: SJA Antechamber

Dear SJA Parents/Guardians of Lower School Students (JK to Grade 8),

Preparation for St. Jude’s Annual JK to Grade 8 Oral Competition is under way. Students in Kindergarten recite a poem they have been given by their teacher to memorize. Grades 1 to 3 students retell a story. Students in Grade 4 write and recite an informative speech that they have prepared. Students in Grades 5 to 8 write and recite a persuasive speech that they have prepared. Six students from each grade will be selected by their teachers to participate in the presentations that take place in front of a larger audience with attending families and friends on Thursday, February 6 and Friday, February 7. Winners from this round will compete against students from The Maples Academy on Thursday, February 27.

Please join us for these cute, enjoyable, informative and convincing competitions.

Sincerely,

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

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Take a look at what we accomplished today!


Reading Buddies with Ms. Bannon's Class:
Today Isabella's group led the SKs in a yoga session before we had their reading time with their buddies: 





















Inquiry into Math:
Today the grade 4s we reviewed the answers to our Show What You Know Review. Tonight I am giving students a small break from their math studies. We will continue with an independent review session during tomorrow's math class. This will give the students some time to practice on their own and to ask me any questions during this time. 

Their Unit 4: Decimals test will be on Thursday, February 6th. Due to our preparation and participation in this year's Oral competition, our upcoming Unit 4: Decimals test may be split between two class periods (Thursday and Friday), to allow students more time to complete their test (if necessary).




Inquiry into Language: 
Our Annual Oral Competition is this week! The grade 4s have been using their language periods preparing to deliver their speeches. Please continue to support your child and help them practice their speech. 

The grade 4 in class competition will be held February 5th.

The Annual Oral Competition for grades 4 - 8 will be held on Friday, February 7th. All speeches need to be memorized and should be within 3 - 5 minutes.

Tomorrow the grade 4s will continue with their language studies and will complete their spelling lesson 19 activities. Our spelling test will be on Thursday this week due to the grade 4 - 8 Oral Competition on Friday, February 7th. 

Unit of Inquiry:
The grade 4s used their final working period extremely well to complete their summatives for their unit: Who we are. As part of their summative, students used their time to answer questions about their religion and about another religion of their choice. Presentations will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4th. 

As we wrap up our unit and begin to think about our next unit, Where we are in place and time: Medieval Times, the Grade 4 Teaching Team have sent home the field trip information. Please ensure that you read the entire package thoroughly and return the form and money by the required date. 

Guess which team went 4 and 0 this weekend? The Mississauga Monarchs! They are the OBL Division League Champs. Go Monarchs, Go!



 Julia celebrate a big play!



Defence..Defence..

Charlotte's hockey team also came 2nd place at their tournament over the weekend! Photos to follow tomorrow. Great work Charlotte! 

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.


Ask your child how the rest of their day went! 


Homework

Language – Read 30 mins 
- Oral Speech + memorize - grade 4 in class competition (top six selection) Wed. Feb 5th 

Math 

Unit of Inquiry – Summative presentations Tuesday, February 3rd
- Medieval Times Field Trip form + $$ due Friday, February 7th 

Extra -

Important dates/items:
February 6 - Oral Competition: Jk - 3
February 7 - Oral Competition: Grade 4 - 8
February 8 - Open House 10 am - 2 pm
February 10 - Year Ahead Day 
February 13 - 100th Day of School + Spirit Day: Valentine's Day dress up 
February 14 - PD Day (No school)
February 17 - Family Day (No School)
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


Have a good evening, Ms. Samuel 

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