I hope everyone had a
fantastic summer. For those of you who are new to SJA, my name is Rosalind Hung
and I am one of the Grade 4 teachers. I have been a teacher at SJA since
September 2016 teaching Grade 3 and this will be my first year teaching Grade 4.
In the past, I have taught Grade 6 and Grades 6, 7, and 8 Visual Arts at
another private school. My qualifications also extend to the senior grade
levels for Social Sciences and Visual Arts. Fun fact: I have a Netherland Dwarf
rabbit named Pebbles who is seven years old!
Blog/Agendas/Specialists
I will be teaching language,
math and of course UOI (Units of Inquiry)! Our classroom is Room 18, next to
the front office. I invite you to check out my blog on a daily basis at http://mshungsja.blogspot.ca. On my
blog you will be able to see our daily class activities, homework, weekly
spelling words, important dates, the Grade 4 schedule, and other items as well.
My blog will be updated on a daily basis. Madame Stella will be teaching
French, Mr. Oliver will be teaching music, and Mr. Beresford will be teaching
Phys. Ed.. Daily agendas will also be filled out by each student and are
expected to be signed by parents/guardians on a nightly basis.
Uniform
Grade 4 is a big year as it
is the beginning of students’ Junior PYP career! Everything is done
independently this year, such as the Science Fair and Oral Presentations where
the Grade 4’s write and memorize an informational speech. Another big change is
the uniform. From September until Thanksgiving, students are able to wear the
summer uniform, which consists of grey pants/shorts/skirts, navy sock, and the
white polo t-shirt. From Thanksgiving until after Easter, students are required
to wear the winter uniform, which consists of grey pants/skirts, navy blue
socks/tights, a white button up shirt, a tie, a long sleeve sweater/sweater
vest, and the blazer. Students must wear their blazer during assemblies, to and
from class during transitions, and of course during field trips. Black dress
shoes are also required, as is a house colour tie to wear on Fridays. Black
shoes must be polishable! **All uniform pieces must be purchased through Alpa
and Multiform Canada. Uniform violations will be sent home to students who do
not have the proper uniform pieces.** Alpa can be reached at alpa@multiformcanada.ca.
UOI
Our first UOI unit is Oh,
Canada, where students will explore Canada. As part of our action, I am asking
for students to bring in postcards from all over Canada. It can be one you got
on a Canadian adventure, or if you have a friend or relative, who lives in
another part of Canada, ask them to send you one!! Our first novel study will
be Anne of Green Gables, which ties in nicely to our UOI. On my blog, you can
find a link to SJA’s Program of Inquiry, as well as a list of our Units of
Inquiry.
Trips
In Grade 4, we hope to have
some exciting trips and events. Last year the students went to Medieval Times
and Royal Botanical Gardens. They also had Scientists in the school for two
workshops and Crock-A-Doodle come in for an art project. We hope to give ample
warning for when trips/events may take place. Please keep in mind that hot lunch will not be provided during trips
and that no reimbursements will be
given for hot lunch. Reimbursements will also not be given if your child is ill
on the day of the trip. Volunteers are more than welcome and we will do our
best to accommodate all volunteers.
Homework
Homework is given on a
nightly basis and is expected to be completed by the following day, unless
other wise noted. I do understand that life does get in the way of homework
being completed, but it should not become a habit. If homework is not complete,
students will miss a recess/gym to get caught up.
Hot Lunch Program
Ms. Bancud is taking over the
hot lunch program from Mrs. Smith. All hot lunch orders can be done online.
Payments can be sent to the school via cash or cheque. I will send reminders
about the final day that you can order lunch and when the payment is due.
Please see note from Ms. Bancud - HOT lunch program is back online and ready for you to
place your order for the month of September. Please know that the website
closes off end of day August 31st and is unable to reopen for
September ordering. Please ensure you get your orders in as soon as possible!
We have some new options featured on our menu, please keep your eye out for
those! Lunch payments are due to homeroom teacher or reception no later than September 8th, 2017.
Below
are the instructions for returning families:
*if you have a sibling joining SJA this year
please keep in mind you can only use one email per child.
Step 1 Logon to website http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja - if you forgot
your password or email used please contact bsmith@stjudesacademy.com
Step 2 Across the top menu bar you will see
several options, please scroll over MY ACCOUNT, Change grade and teacher to
reflect new year. Select SAVE
Step 3 Across the top menu bar you will see
several options, please scroll over MANAGE LUNCH, a drop-down menu will appear,
select ADD NEW LUNCH FORM.
*Don’t forget to select payment method BEFORE
ordering
Below are the instructions for
new families:
**If you have more than one child you will need
to use different email addresses for each child. Only one child can be
registered and ordered for under a single email address.
Step 1 Go to website http://mydigitalmailroom.com/sja
·
Select register an account
·
Select grade
·
Select class
·
Select teacher
·
Enter in student information
·
Accept terms and conditions and select Register
Repeat for additional students.
Step 2 Across the top menu bar you will see
several options, please scroll over MANAGE LUNCH, a drop-down menu will appear,
select ADD NEW LUNCH FORM.
*Don’t forget to select payment method BEFORE
ordering
Kiss and Ride
1. Please note that afternoon Kiss and Ride has been cancelled. The new dismissal procedures can be found in the SJA Parent and Student Handbook attached to this email. The new procedures will also be explained at the orientation evening next week.
2. Daily early dismissal procedures have been cancelled. Parents will still be able to pick up their children for appointments. Please notify your child's teacher as these events occur.
SJA Back to School Kick Off BBQ
The Parent Guild is excited to invite all families to the "SJA Back to School Kick Off" BBQ. This is a great opportunity to meet other families, socialize and have fun!
When: September 16th from 11 am- 3 pm.
Where: St. Jude's Academy
Price: $30 (includes food, drink, games, cupcakes, etc...)
1. Please note that afternoon Kiss and Ride has been cancelled. The new dismissal procedures can be found in the SJA Parent and Student Handbook attached to this email. The new procedures will also be explained at the orientation evening next week.
2. Daily early dismissal procedures have been cancelled. Parents will still be able to pick up their children for appointments. Please notify your child's teacher as these events occur.
SJA Back to School Kick Off BBQ
The Parent Guild is excited to invite all families to the "SJA Back to School Kick Off" BBQ. This is a great opportunity to meet other families, socialize and have fun!
When: September 16th from 11 am- 3 pm.
Where: St. Jude's Academy
Price: $30 (includes food, drink, games, cupcakes, etc...)
A few other key items:
· - Orientation Night
is Monday, August 28 from 5-7 PM. We will begin in the Grade 4 classroom (Room
18) (5-6 pm) and then move into the auditorium for a general session (6-7 pm)
in the auditorium.
·
- All SJA families are required to purchase a
key fob. This will allow you to enter the building at the side door between
7:30-9:00 AM and then again from 3:45-6:00 PM. The key fob is a $40 deposit and
you can see speak to Dawn about ordering one.
· - As stated in the
email sent from Ashley at reception, microwaves will be used only for students
in Grade 3 and up. The microwaves are intended to warm up food, so please
refrain from sending meals that need to be cooked, such as frozen dinners.
Please also ensure that you are sending everything your child may need for
their lunch, such as condiments, utensils, and plates for microwavable meals if
applicable. We will no longer be handing out plates, bowls, cutlery, and
condiments, as they are strictly for those who order hot lunch.
· - As for our
birthday policy, you will see in the Student Handbook to please refrain from
sending in food related items. If you would like to send in something, a book
with your child’s name can be added to the library or a loot bag with pencils,
erasers, notebooks, etc. can be sent home with students.
· - A kind reminder
that we are a peanut and nut-free school. Please avoid sending in items, which
‘may contain.’
August/September Dates
· -Thursday, August
31 is the last day to order September lunch.
· - Wednesday,
September 6 is the first day of school.
· -Week of September
6-8 is Neophyte Week with Friday, September 8 being our first house color
spirit day.
-Please dress in your house color: orange, blue, or green! All
teachers should have a list of student houses, so if you are unsure of your
child’s house, please ask!
· - Friday, September
8 is when September lunch payments are due.
· - On Saturday,
September 16, our SJA Parent Guild is hosting a “SJA Back to School Kick Off”
BBQ. This event will take place from 11:00- 3:00 pm rain or shine and will be
held in the back playground area. The cost is $30/person all inclusive. This
event is sure to be an amazing time!
· - Tuesday,
September 26 will be our Terry Fox Run.
· - Wednesday,
September 27 will be our first Casual Day. Students will be allowed to dress
down if they have paid the $20 casual day fee for the year.
Please find attached in your emails a copy
of the SJA Parent/Student Handbook, SJA Code of Conduct, and the SJA 2017-2018
Calendar. Please take the time to
carefully review each attachment and then sign and print off the last page of
the SJA Parent/Student Handbook and return to me no later than Friday,
September 15, 2017.
I apologize for the
information overload! I look forward to seeing you all on Monday, August 28
from 5-7 pm. If any questions arise in the meantime, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Enjoy the rest of your summer,
Rosalind Hung
