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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Jan.31


More registrations needed until we get a pizza party!!!!!


Inquiry into Language 
Today students began doing their final run through of their speeches. Reminder the in class competition is on MONDAY.

Steps to be completed by January 31stand February 01st, 2019, (students will have a trial competition these days to see what final touches need to be worked on.) 
o Step 7 – Grammar, pace, fluency, pronunciation, timing. What we will be looking for is: 
o fluency of re-tell, is it easy to follow?
o is grammar used correctly?
o are you enunciating and using proper pronunciation during your re-tell?
o are you pacing yourself? Is your re-tell fluent, varied and not rushed?
o is your re-tell within the 3-5 minute time allowance?

Inquiry into Math
Today students worked on their shape and shape name recognition.


Music. https://mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

Agenda 
- work on speeches
A note regarding speeches – Due to our growing population at SJA, this year speeches will be split into two days. On Thursday, February 7th, JK-Grade 2 will recite their poems and stories and on Friday, February 8th, Grade 4-8 will recite their speeches.
- return library books 
- field trip form and payment 
- RE-REGISTRATION packages due soon hand in ASAP to secure your spot in Grade 3! A note from Ms. Melissa regarding re-registration packages - Just a friendly reminder that re-registration packages are due no later than Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!
- Jump Rope for Heart - It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can make a pledge using cash or you can donate on the website - jumpropeforheart.ca - preferred method, extra prizes awarded. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity. Let’s see what we can do SJA!
- Book Fair – Ms. Hayward and her book fair crew have already begun discussing our book fair. It will be taking place during the week of February 4th to 8th.

 Gym 



Inquiry into Simple Machines 

We talked about motion, force, gravity and friction. Here is Julia and Nina showing us friction


Today students began to learn about the 6 simple machines. Our first up is the pulley. Students watched a short video clip:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj4J7QNeBNk

We then looked at pieces of a pulley and worked as a group to put it together


Afterwards we practiced our team building skills by making our own pulley using the materials provided.



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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Mon. to Weds.





More registrations needed until we get a pizza party!!!!!

We have been working very hard to catch up on all our missed time over the last few days!

Inquiry into Language 

On Monday - We worked on our spelling workout book. This week is review week. Students need to pick 8 review words and write them in their agenda for Friday. In class on Friday they will write them in a detailed paragraph. Students can practice writing the paragraph in their green books where they normally write the paragraph each week.





On Wednesday - We read chapter 4 of our novel study. The chapter was titled "Crash." We answered comprehension questions about the chapter.


Inquiry into Math

On Monday we completed our Unit 2 math test. Tests  will come home Thursday.

On Wednesday we completed our Pre-test for our new Geometry unit. This unit students will be learning
2D shapes
3D shapes - prisms and pyramids
congruent shapes
parallel lines
equal sides
faces, vertices, edges,

Agenda 
- work on speeches
A note regarding speeches – Due to our growing population at SJA, this year speeches will be split into two days. On Thursday, February 7th, JK-Grade 2 will recite their poems and stories and on Friday, February 8th, Grade 4-8 will recite their speeches.
- return library books 
- field trip form and payment 
- RE-REGISTRATION packages due soon hand in ASAP to secure your spot in Grade 3! A note from Ms. Melissa regarding re-registration packages - Just a friendly reminder that re-registration packages are due no later than Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!
- Jump Rope for Heart - It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can make a pledge using cash or you can donate on the website - jumpropeforheart.ca - preferred method, extra prizes awarded. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity. Let’s see what we can do SJA!
- Book Fair – Ms. Hayward and her book fair crew have already begun discussing our book fair. It will be taking place during the week of February 4th to 8th.

 Inquiry into Cultures/Simple Machines 

 Monday - We picked our pieces for our IB Binders. Students chose 1 piece of work to represent
1. their best work
2. something they worked their hardest on
3. something they feel they need to improve on 
4. a way they showed a learner profile 

 Wednesday - Worked on the K and W of a KWL chart. Students wrote what they Know and What they want to learn


 Students watched a video learning about simple machines: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEKJLF2sTVI

We then added to the L part of our chart - Learned.

Afterwards we worked on a word search with vocabulary for our new unit.

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Day 86




More registrations needed until we get a pizza party!!!!!







Speeches

Today we checked in with 9 friends and their speeches.  Stapled in their agenda is the feedback slip from their speech. Please let me know should you have any questions.

Math Review Answers 


Agenda 
- work on speeches
- math test Monday - review home today
A note regarding speeches – Due to our growing population at SJA, this year speeches will be split into two days. On Thursday, February 7th, JK-Grade 2 will recite their poems and stories and on Friday, February 8th, Grade 4-8 will recite their speeches.
- return library books 
- Grade 1 grocery store on Thursday January 24th, all money raised will go towards Sick Kids Hospital
- field trip form and payment 
- RE-REGISTRATION packages due soon hand in ASAP to secure your spot in Grade 3! A note from Ms. Melissa regarding re-registration packages - Just a friendly reminder that re-registration packages are due no later than Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!
- Jump Rope for Heart - It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can make a pledge using cash or you can donate on the website - jumpropeforheart.ca - preferred method, extra prizes awarded. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity. Let’s see what we can do SJA!
- Book Fair – Ms. Hayward and her book fair crew have already begun discussing our book fair. It will be taking place during the week of February 4th to 8th.

Cookie Love Day - 4 cookies to decorate for $5. This is an event put on by the parent guild. Proceeds from events like these help to bring technology and other items into our school! Please complete order form and send in by Feb. 01st in order to participate on Valentine's Day. 

Gym


Inquiry into Cultures 

Today students continued their presentations of their created holiday.



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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Day 85



Speeches

Today we checked in with 10 friends and their speeches. Tomorrow we will check the other 9! Stapled in their agenda is the feedback slip from their speech. Please let me know should you have any questions.

Grade 1 Market


Agenda 
- work on speeches
- math test Monday - review home tomorrow
A note regarding speeches – Due to our growing population at SJA, this year speeches will be split into two days. On Thursday, February 7th, JK-Grade 2 will recite their poems and stories and on Friday, February 8th, Grade 4-8 will recite their speeches.
- return library books 
- Grade 1 grocery store on Thursday January 24th, all money raised will go towards Sick Kids Hospital
- field trip form and payment 
- RE-REGISTRATION packages due soon hand in ASAP to secure your spot in Grade 3! A note from Ms. Melissa regarding re-registration packages - Just a friendly reminder that re-registration packages are due no later than Monday, February 11.  After this time, spots will be opened up to the public and your child will not be guaranteed a space for next year.  We look forward to seeing you back for next year!
- Jump Rope for Heart - It is that time again! We will be participating in Jump Rope for Heart on Thursday, February 14th. Donation packages have been sent home. You can make a pledge using cash or you can donate on the website - jumpropeforheart.ca - preferred method, extra prizes awarded. House points will be rewarded to each student who brings in donations. If we meet our school goal of $2500, students will be rewarded with a fun activity. Let’s see what we can do SJA!
- Book Fair – Ms. Hayward and her book fair crew have already begun discussing our book fair. It will be taking place during the week of February 4th to 8th.


Cookie Love Day - 4 cookies to decorate for $5. This is an event put on by the parent guild. Proceeds from events like these help to bring technology and other items into our school! Please complete order form and send in by Feb. 01st in order to participate on Valentine's Day. 

Gym


Inquiry into Cultures 

Today students began their presentations of their created holiday.
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