Good Afternoon Families!
Kappa Students ONLY will receive a casual day on Thursday this week for bringin in the most clothes during the upper school clothing drive. Congratulations Kappa, thank you to all the houses for making this a great event.
Aftercare invoices were sent out at the beginning of the month. Please ensure that all invoices are paid by Jan. 15th.
February Lunches - The lunch site is now open. It will close Wednesday, January 22nd at 3:00 pm. Special of the month: Chicken Stir Fry is available every Friday. All payments are to be made through quickbooks by February 6th.
Dear SJA Families,
Our Junior Kindergarten (JK) registration season is fast approaching and we wanted to reach out to all of our families and friends to ensure that you are offered priority enrolment in our JK program for the 2020-2021 academic year. Please let us know if you are interested in enrolling your child in our JK Program by Friday, January 10th, 2020 by 4:00 pm. After this date and time, the spots for the JK Program will be open to new families on the wait list.
If you are interested in enrolling your child in either program, please contact us and we will send you a registration package.
The SJA Admissions Team
Ann Harvey, Neil Persaud, and Melissa Filion
admissions@stjudesacademy.com
T: (905) 814-0277
As part of their summative assessment the grade one classes have decided to open a market to complement their organization unit. The market will include fruits, vegetables, drinks and other healthy snacks. It will be held in rooms 12 and 18. The market will take place all day Thursday, January 23rd and Friday, January 24th. All profits made will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
Dear SJA Community,
We look forward to seeing you at the
SJA Town Hall/Social on January 24 from 7 to 9 pm. All parent/guardians
of JK to Grade 12 students are invited to hear about our exciting school year,
survey result and future direction. To help us plan for this event, RSVP by
January 17 to reception@stjudesacademy.com . We look forward
to seeing you there!
Ann Harvey, BA (Hons), MA
Director, Admissions and Strategic Marketing & Communications
Director, Admissions and Strategic Marketing & Communications
Mr. Foster’s Farmers Market and Ms.
Gandy’s Groceries
As part of their summative assessment the grade one classes have decided to open a market to complement their organization unit. The market will include fruits, vegetables, drinks and other healthy snacks. It will be held in rooms 12 and 18. The market will take place all day Thursday, January 23rd and Friday, January 24th. All profits made will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.
Quote of the Day - Bringing a little inspiration to your day!
Take a look at what we accomplished today!
Inquiry into Math:
Today the grade 4s worked on interpreting survey results. The key to interpreting survey results its to obtain a set of data, and data cannot be obtained without a sample group - a small group chosen from the entire group. The grade 4s also learned that at times sample groups can lead to what is called bias - when data is shown in a way that someone wants you to see them; a sample with bias does not truly represent the group.
The grade 4s then worked in groups to answer textbook questions about developing survey questions, conducting surveys without being biased, and answering questions about graphs and line graphs.
The grade 4s then worked in groups to answer textbook questions about developing survey questions, conducting surveys without being biased, and answering questions about graphs and line graphs.
Inquiry into Language:
Today the grade 4s worked independently on their spelling activites:
Spelling activites are due on Wednesday. There will be a spelling test on Friday.
Today the grade 4s continued working on their speeches for their Oral Competition coming up next month. They worked on improving their introductory paragraphs by using descriptive language in order to hook their audience. They also began working on developing transition sentences to lead into their first subtopic. The goal is to make smooth and seemless transitions as they work from paragraph to paragraph.
The grade 4s are encouraged to visit their local library to collect books, videos, etc. that will help them to continue to develop their speech.
Grade 4:
Words ending with y – adding ed, es and ing
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Grade 5:
Prefixes fore, post, over, co, com, and con
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Tip: When
a word ends in y preceded by a consonant, change the y to I before adding an
ending, unless the ending ing
Ex. Worry
+ es = worries
Copy + ed
= copied
Fry + ing
= frying
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Tip:
fore: in
front or before – forewarn
post:
after – postwar
over:
above or too much – overreact
co, com,
and con: with or together - cooperate
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Spelling activites are due on Wednesday. There will be a spelling test on Friday.
Today the grade 4s continued working on their speeches for their Oral Competition coming up next month. They worked on improving their introductory paragraphs by using descriptive language in order to hook their audience. They also began working on developing transition sentences to lead into their first subtopic. The goal is to make smooth and seemless transitions as they work from paragraph to paragraph.
The grade 4s will have the opportunity to continue practicing their journal recount writing in order to prepare for their OWA post test tomorrow.
Unit of Inquiry:
Today the grade 4s began continued learning about Buddhism through meditation. They learned that meditation leads to wisdom, which in turn leads to the end of suffering. This practice helps the person to be composed and calm and to follow the Buddhist teaching closely.
Meditation has many purposes:
- improve concentration
- calm the mind
- clear the mind of bad thoughts
- bring insight into the truth
- creates inner peace
- leads to compassion and humility
- improves mental/physical health
The grade 4s shared some of the poses that they use when they meditate:
The grade 4s will also be given the chance to lead their JK reading buddies in Ms. Bannon's class in a few meditative practices.
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.
Today the grade 4s began continued learning about Buddhism through meditation. They learned that meditation leads to wisdom, which in turn leads to the end of suffering. This practice helps the person to be composed and calm and to follow the Buddhist teaching closely.
Meditation has many purposes:
- improve concentration
- calm the mind
- clear the mind of bad thoughts
- bring insight into the truth
- creates inner peace
- leads to compassion and humility
- improves mental/physical health
The grade 4s shared some of the poses that they use when they meditate:
The grade 4s will also be given the chance to lead their JK reading buddies in Ms. Bannon's class in a few meditative practices.
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!
Language – Read 30 mins
- Spelling Lesson 16 activities due tomorrow + test Fri.
- Oral Speech - Visit your local library for information
- OWA Post test tomorrow
- Spelling Lesson 16 activities due tomorrow + test Fri.
- Oral Speech - Visit your local library for information
- OWA Post test tomorrow
Math – Math Workbook pg. 72 - 73 + worksheet- due Monday
-Unit 5 Data Management Assignment Thurs. Jan 16th & Fri. Jan. 17th
-Unit 5 Data Management Assignment Thurs. Jan 16th & Fri. Jan. 17th
Unit of Inquiry – Journal recount - Buddha's Enligtenment - due Thursday
Extra - Scholastic Orders due Jan. 17th
Important dates/items:
January 24 - Town Hall 7 - 9 pm
January 28 & 29 - Bake Sale
January 30 - Casual Day
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
January 28 & 29 - Bake Sale
January 30 - Casual Day
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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