Speech Rehearsal #2

Language/UOI

Students continued to recite their speeches in class, adding more expression and gestures to their presentation. Students have also started to memorize more of their speech. Keep it up! We will have 1 more practice in class this week.

Homework: Students need to continue to memorize their speech throughout the week!

Math

Students worked on "Show What You Know" in the textbook on pg. 148 questions 1-11 as a review for their test on Tuesday, February 6.

Homework: Complete textbook questions if not complete in class.

Re-registration packages are due February 12!
Don't wait until the deadline as you can make teacher requests for next year and we will try to accommodate those requests if they get submitted early!

March Break Camp!

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our March Break camp, please send in the completed registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to choose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details.

Speech Rehearsals

Language/UOI

Students continued to recite their speeches in class for those who didn't get a chance to go yesterday. Most of them have memorized a lot of their speech and should practice ensuring that their speech is smooth. Some students can also add expression while they are practicing and small gestures. We will have 2 more practices for all students in class this week.

Homework: Students need to continue to memorize their speech throughout the week!

Re-registration packages are due February 12!
Don't wait until the deadline as you can make teacher requests for next year and we will try to accommodate those requests if they get submitted early!

March Break Camp!

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our March Break camp, please send in the completed registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to choose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details.

Divide decimals by 10

Language/UOI

Students tried their first attempt in class today to recite their speeches.

Homework: Students need to continue to memorize their speech throughout the week! Spelling test signed and corrected.

Math

Learning goal: Students will divide decimals by 10.

We looked at examples on pg. 143 and 144 and students worked on pg. 144 questions 1-3. Students learned that dividing decimals mean that we move the decimal to the left once (divide by 10) or twice (divide by 100), which is the opposite of multiplication.

Homework: Math sheet. Math test Tuesday, February 6.

March Break Camp!

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially over the last few days. If you are interested in registering your child for our March Break camp, please send in the completed registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to choose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details.

Continue Religion Summative Presentations

Today, students worked on finishing up their summatives so that everyone could present their project. Students also worked on completing the good copy of the speech.

Students will be taking home the good copy of their speeches this weekend, so they can start to practice memorizing them. We will be starting our in-class speech recital attempts starting next week. We hope to have 3 attempts next week for everyone to practice in front of the class. Students will try their best to memorize as much they can for the weekend and continue during the week. 

While they are practicing at home, they should remember not to rush, include expression and small gestures if they would like. Students may use their speech as reference when presenting in front of the class, but should slowly try their best not to rely on their sheets. 

Lastly, if your child has chosen to type their speech, please email me a copy over the weekend, so I can have one on file. 

Thank you. Have a great weekend!

Some examples of bristol board summatives from today:

Religion Summative Presentations

Language

Tomorrow will be the last day for students to complete the good copy of their speech. Over the weekend, they will need to start memorizing their speech and include expression and small gestures if they would like while practicing.

Homework: Spelling test tomorrow

Math

Learning goal: Students will multiply decimals by 10 and 100.

We looked at examples on pg. 139-141 and students worked on pg. 131 questions 1-4.

Students learned to move the decimal place to the right based on how many zeros they are multiplying it by. For exampling multiplying by 10 would move the decimal place to the right one time and multiplying by 100 moves the decimal point to the right two times.

Homework: Math sheet

UOI

Students started to present their summative presentations today! Some examples of bristol board presentations today. Other students presented on a Power point slide!

Announcements

- Please bring non-perishable foods to donate to a food drive run by the MYP students and each item that a student brings in will receive 100 house points!

- Re-registration packages are due February 12 by 4:00 pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on wait lists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Subtracting Decimals

Reading Buddies

Language

Students continued to work on the good copy of their speech. Once finished, they started to practice and memorize their speeches. The first attempt at the speech recital in front of the class starts Monday.

Math

Learning goal: Students will subtract decimals.

We looked at examples on pg. 135 and 136 and students worked on pg. 137 questions 1-3. Student were reminded to borrow when necessary.

Homework: Math sheet

UOI

Today was the last work period for students to work on their summative. Presentations start tomorrow and Friday.

Announcements

- Please bring non-perishable foods to donate to a food drive run by the MYP students and each item that a student brings in will receive 100 house points!

- Re-registration packages are due February 12 by 4:00 pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

Adding Decimals

Language

Students continued to work on their speech and made note of any changes I made to their rough copy. Students also timed themselves to see if they were within the 3-5 minute time limit. Once completed, they started their good copies.

Math

Learning goal: Students will add decimals.

We looked at examples on pg. 130 and 131. Students worked on textbook pg. 131 questions 1-3.

Homework: Math sheet

UOI

Students continued to work on their summative project. They have been focused in class and working well! They will start presentations on Thursday and Friday.

Announcements

- Please bring non-perishable foods to donate to a food drive run by the MYP students and each item that a student brings in will receive 100 house points!

- Re-registration packages are due February 12 by 4:00 pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

Math- Estimating Sums and Differences

Language

Learning goal: Students will work on reviewing previous lessons

Students completed review lesson 18 activities. Students will be reviewing their spelling words from Lessons 13-17 for this week's spelling test. Everyone completed the lesson activities in class today.

Math

Learning goal: Students will estimate sums and differences of decimals.

We looked at examples in the textbook on pg. 127 and 128. Students learned to round decimals to whole numbers in order to find the estimate of sums and differences quickly. Students worked on textbook pg. 128 questions 1-3.

Homework: Math sheet

UOI

Students continued to work on their summative. Everyone should be starting their display board/Power point today. Summative project is due on Thursday and presentations will take place on Thursday and Friday.

Announcements

- Please bring non-perishable foods to donate to a food drive run by the MYP students and each item that a student brings in will receive 100 house points!

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

Summative Project

Language

Students wrote Spelling lesson 17 test. Students continued to work on their speeches, either fixing their rough drafts or timing/practicing their speech.

UOI

Today was the last day for students to complete their summative planner. Please ensure that they bring all their materials on Monday if they haven't already done so. Their project is due next Thursday.

Announcements

- Please bring non-perishable foods to donate to a food drive run by the MYP students and each item that a student brings in will receive 100 house points!

- Medival Times field trip form is due Monday-- no exceptions!

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

Speech Rough Draft Template

* I wasn't teaching in class today as I was hosting a workshop at the school, but this is what the supply teacher worked on with the students:

Language

Students transferred their speech onto a rough copy template so that students can connect all their paragraphs into one document. After I check and read it over, students can either write their good copy or my suggestions would be to type it.

Math

Students worked on review sheets based on the previous lessons we have learned about decimals.

Homework: Complete math sheets if not completed in class.

UOI

Students continued to work on their summative planner. For those who are finished, they can start to bring their materials/devices for their project tomorrow or Monday.

Announcements

- The MYP's are hosting a food drive, please bring feel free to donate perishable foods and for each items you bring in, you will receive 100 house points!

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

Speech Conclusion

Language

Learning goal: Students will write and recite their own informational speech.

Students started to write their conclusion paragraph for the speech and timed themselves to see how their long their speech is currently. Students made adjustments to their paragraphs where required.

Math

Learning goal: Students will round decimals.

We looked at examples on pg. 124 and 125 and students worked on pg. 126 questions 1-3. Students learned that numbers 4 or less rounds down and 5 or greater rounds up.

Homework: Math Sheet

UOI

Students continued to work on their summative and filling in their planner. Students who are doing a research project had to go through their information and fill in the appropriate information for each section.

Homework: Bring bristol board/materials or device tomorrow if student is finished their summative planner

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

*Remember to bring money to attend the grocery store tomorrow!*

UOI Summative

Reading Buddies

Language

Learning goal: Students will write body paragraph #3 for their speech.

Students used their organizer planner to expand their points for body paragraph 3. Students had to ensure they say something in each paragraph that would grab the audience's attention.

Math

Learning goal: Students will compare and order decimals.

We looked at examples on pg. 120 and 121 and students worked on pg. 122 questions 2, 3, 4.
Students learned how to order decimals from greatest to least, for example: 4.6, 4.55, 4.5. Students used the strategy of thinking where the numbers would go on a number line.

Homework: Math Sheet

UOI

Students started to brainstorm for their summative project. They followed the checklist in their UOI duotang to ensure they include all the information they need for their new religion. For those who are researching a religion of their choice, students used their researched information to help them gather the information they need about the religion.

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

March Break Camp

March Break Camp registration forms were sent home back in October. We have had many students sign up since then and especially the last few days. If you are interested in registering your chid for our amazing March Break camp, please send in the completed  registration form, along with the $20 one-time non-refundable deposit in order to secure your child's spot (this could be paid in cash or through fresh books). This year there are two options to chose from the first being lunch and two snacks provided or the second being send your own packed lunch and a discounted camp rate! We also have daily rates available. Please contact Ms. Smith bsmith@stjudesacademy.com for more details. 

Meditation Skits

Language

Learning goal: Students will learn about adding "er" and "est" to words that end with "y".

Students were introduced to spelling lesson 17 and we looked at examples and read the story. Students wrote their spelling words in their agenda and start to complete lesson 17 activities. If students finished their spelling lesson activity, they were able to start their body paragraph #3 for their speech.

Homework: Complete Spelling lesson 17

1:00 pm- Jump Rope for Heart Assembly

UOI

Students finished presenting their symbols of Islam and then presented their meditation skits that they created on Friday.

Announcemnts

- After care invoices have all been sent out via freshbooks. Payments can be made online and are due January 29th. 

- Dear Parent(s) and Guardian(s), 

This email is to inform you that we experienced an unexpected fire alarm this morning in the building. SJA staff did an amazing job evacuating the students safely and in a timely fashion from the building. Students were outside for ten minutes waiting in line while we followed proper protocol to ensure every child was accounted for. At this time, we then made our way over to Meadowvale rinks to have shelter from the cold. Once the fire department gave the go ahead we returned back to the building. There is no need for alarm or concern the building and students are safe and secure.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, Mrs. Smith at bsmith@stjudesacademy.com or Mrs. Hocevar at hhocevar@stjudesacademy.com.

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

Equivalent Decimals

Language

Learning goal: Students will write the second body paragraph of their speech.

Students worked on expanding the second body paragraph by referring to their graphic organizer. Students were reminded to make it entertaining and not simply just state facts.

Homework: Complete body paragraph 2 for homework if not completed in class.

Math

Learning goal: Students will identify equivalent decimals.

We looked at examples on pg. 118 and students worked on pg. 119 questions 1-4. Students learned that decimals such as 0.4 and 0.40 are equal. Decimals that name the same amount are called equivalent decimals.
Ex: 0.3=0.30
1.8= 1.80
0.6= 0.60
2.5=2.50

Homework: Math Sheet

UOI

Learning goal: Students will learn about meditation.

We watched a video on meditation, we discussed the importance and students were put into groups to complete a meditation skit. They practiced in class today and will be presenting their skit on Monday. Students were also introduced to their summative project today.

Re-registration

Dear SJA Parents and Guardians,

As you are aware, the re-registration season is upon us and we have recently sent home packages with your child(ren). We value your loyalty and commitment to our school community and would love to continue our partnership by offering priority enrollment for our current SJA families. We kindly ask that you take a moment to review your financial statement and complete the information in the package and make any necessary changes to your place of residence, employment, email changes or any medical information that the administration should be aware of. Please be aware that in order to secure your child’s enrolment, it is imperative that you submit your re-enrollment package and fees no later than February 12, 2018 at 4:00pm. After this date, all available grade-level spaces will be open to our families on waitlists who will then have the opportunity to secure any vacant positions.

Regards,

Helen Markovic
Admissions Coordinator

Jump Rope for Heart

Dear Parent/Guardian:


St. Jude’s Academy is please to be holding a Heart and Stroke Foundation Jump Rope for Heart event on Tuesday, February 20th, 2018. All money raised will support the Heart and Stroke Foundation in their mission to promote children’s health and fund vital heart and stroke research.

Jump Rope for Heart encourages kids to get active by skipping rope while they collect pledges for heart disease and stroke research. They also learn the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and giving back to their community. This year marks Jump Rope for Heart’s 36th Anniversary and the Heart and Stroke Foundation is striving to get 1 million kids jumping in close to 4,000 schools across Canada. Let’s be part of it!


We need your help to reach out School fundraising goal of $1000.00.

Please help support your child’s fundraising efforts by registering them online at JumpRopeForHeart.ca and send out donations request emails to friends, family, and colleagues. Online fundraising is the quickest way to reach all of your contacts and online donors receive and automatic tax receipt.


Please visit JumpRopeForHeart.ca and start fundraising today!

Each student will be bringing home pledge envelopes if you prefer to collect donations in-person. Please ensure that their pledge envelope is returned on the day of their school’s Jump Event Day.


Thank you in advance for your support,


St. Jude’s Academy Staff

Decimals

Language

Learning goal: Students will write their body paragraph for the speech.

We looked at an example of a full speech "The Truth About Caffeine" and identified what made this speech interesting. It was informative/descriptive (included specific measurements of caffeine), it was relatable (it talked about caffeine in coffee and soda), it focused on the main points of the topic, it was detailed (includes statistics, name of article/website), and it was personable (asked questions to the audience or made comments).

Math

Learning goal: Students will explore decimals with tenths and hundredths.

Students were introduced to the place value chart and we looked at examples on pg. 114 and 115 and as a class we worked on some questions together by converting decimals to fractions/mixed number and vice versa.

Video on decimals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BItpeFXC4vA

Homework: Math Sheet



UOI

Learning goal: Students will learn and discuss symbols and festivals in Islam.

Students were split into groups of four. Two groups researched symbols and the other 2 researched festivals of Islam. Students wrote their foundings and shared with the class.

Speech Topics

Welcome back to school in the new year! Rajan and Yashmeen had their birthdays over the break on December 30th. We sang a happy belated birthday song to both of them this morning.

Language

Learning goal: Students will write and recite their own information speech for the upcoming oral competition.

We started this morning by collecting students' speech topics and I looked over them for approval. We also started to write our introductions by gathering the information the students would be talking about from their research in their speech. Students started to write their own introductions with a hook that grabs the reader's attention. Ex: Ask a question, say an interesting fact, tell a story.

Homework: Complete introduction paragraph if not completed at school. Research more about your specific body paragraph points and print out for tomorrow if needed.

UOI

Learning goal: Students will learn about Islam.

We read an information package on Islam and discussed the founder and important points. We also watched a video about the 5 pillars of Islam: Part 1- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikVGwzVg48c
Part 2- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bujwCZ9RHI&t=250s

Homework: Bring device for UOI activity tomorrow