Religion: Christianity

Book Fair Preview

Language

Students worked on completing their Term 2 DRA Reading Survey. We also had students share their UOI action at this time.

Homework: Spelling test tomorrow.

Math

We took up the math review package as a class. Students made corrections in their package where necessary. Students should review this package tonight to prepare for their math test tomorrow.

Homework: Review math package for test tomorrow.

UOI

Learning goal: Students will learn about Christianity.

Students were notified that their summative task would be to create their own religion. Therefore, as we learn about each one over the unit, they need to make note of the commonalities we are learning from each religion and what is important to include when creating their own religion. For Christianity we learned about the founder, who Jesus Christ was, what other names he is known by, who are Christians, why they are called Christians, what do Christians believe, where they worship, what their worship is like, and what the Christian holy book is called.

After learning these facts, students were split into four groups. 2 groups researched symbols and 2 groups researched festivals of Christianity. Students used their devices to help them fill in a chart. Students wrote their information on chart paper and shared with the class.

Reminders and Announcemnts

- Western Day is tomorrow! Wear your cowboy or cowgirl outfit. $2 to participate.

- Check Out The Library Blog at https://libraryatsja.blogspot.ca/ to keep up to date with Library news and check out pictures by our Book Fair Student Crew Photojournalists of all the great work they've been doing to make our first Book Fair an exciting event.  Thanks for your support.

The St. Jude's community places a lot of emphasis on giving and conducting acts of charity. In light of the Christmas season which is fast approaching, we are happy to announce that we collaborating with Peel Regional Police for their 'Toys for Tots' charity. We will be conducting a toy drive from December 7th to December 21st. Members of the St. Jude's community may donate new, unwrapped toys, cash or Canadian Tire money to make an underprivileged child's Christmas one to remember. All proceeds will be handed over directly to Peel Regional Police on December 21st. We are also pleased to announce the Toys for Tots charity is the first major project our Student Council will be conducting this academic year. 

Toys can be donated at the front desk by placing them under the Christmas tree. There will be a tracking sheet provided to record the student who donated. Upon collecting the toys, a police officer will allow one lucky student to pie him/her in the face. As such, it is important to record the names of each student to give everyone a chance. Alternatively, toys may be handed to class teachers. To educate our PYP students about the importance of giving, house points will be awarded for each toy donated.

We look forward to your donations, all of which will be greatly appreciated. 
Tis the season for joy, happiness, love, and sharing. Have a Merry Christmas!

Thank you.

Student Council 

Examples of Ornaments for Fundraiser: