Good Afternoon Families!
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
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.
SJA Teachers
Quote of the Day - Bringing a little inspiration to your day!
"The magic in life is finding
what it is that you love...
When you find that thing that you
love then life makes sense...
For me it was BASKETBALL"
- KOBE BRYANT
Take a look at what we accomplished today!
Congratulations to our Risk Takers for the month of January:
"The magic in life is finding
what it is that you love...
When you find that thing that you
love then life makes sense...
For me it was BASKETBALL"
- KOBE BRYANT
Congratulations to our Risk Takers for the month of January:
Inquiry into Math:
Today the grade 4s worked on completing their show what you know review during class time. If they did not complete the review in class, they are able to use some of their weekend to complete the remaining portion of their review. The show what you know will be taken up on Monday, February 3rd. Please have your child make note of the questions they need more clarification with so that we can spend more time in class reviewing the strategies necessary to solve it.
An additional, independent review will be given on Tuesday, February 4th as an extra review.
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 all students more time to complete their test (if necessary)
Inquiry into Language:
Our Annual Oral Competition is right around the corner. The grade 4s have been using their language periods preparing to deliver their amazing speeches. Over the weekend, please set aside some time for your child to practice their speech with you so that you can give them pointers on their delivery.
The grade 4 in class competition will be held February 4th/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.
Our Annual Oral Competition is right around the corner. The grade 4s have been using their language periods preparing to deliver their amazing speeches. Over the weekend, please set aside some time for your child to practice their speech with you so that you can give them pointers on their delivery.
The grade 4 in class competition will be held February 4th/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.
Unit of Inquiry:
The grade 4s continued working on their summatives for their unit: Who we are. Many students have practiced agency as they have chose to complete 2 of the 3 suggested formats based on their interest in combining both formats to enhance their summative. It seemed that the grade 4s needed a little more time to fine tune their summatives, so an extra day has been given to allow for this. Summative projects are to be completed by the end of the day on Monday, February 3rd. Presentations have been moved Tuesday, February 4th.
Here are the groups:
Raiyan & Vaibhv - Hinduism + Islam
Ali & Meekaal - Judaism + Islam
Bilal & Lennard - Taoism + Islam
Alexa & Charlotte - Christianity + Judaism
Aashrith & Jacob - Taoism + Hinduism
Julia & Isabella - Christianity + Native Spirituality
Honor & Emily - Hinduism + Catholicism
Neel & Abdul - Islam + Sikhism
As we wrap up our unit and begin to think about our next unit, the Grade 4 Teaching Team have sent home the field trip information for our next unit, Where we are in place and time - Medieval Times. Please ensure that you read the entire package thoroughly and return the form and money by the required day.
Raiyan & Vaibhv - Hinduism + Islam
Ali & Meekaal - Judaism + Islam
Bilal & Lennard - Taoism + Islam
Alexa & Charlotte - Christianity + Judaism
Aashrith & Jacob - Taoism + Hinduism
Julia & Isabella - Christianity + Native Spirituality
Honor & Emily - Hinduism + Catholicism
Neel & Abdul - Islam + Sikhism
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!
Math - MMS Textbook pg. 148 - 149 # 1- 3, 5 - 13, 15 - 19 - # 19 c,d,f: also divide by 100
Unit of Inquiry – Summative due Tuesday, February 3rd
- Medieval Times Field Trip form + $$ due Friday, February 7th
- Medieval Times Field Trip form + $$ 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
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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