Day 83

Inquiry into Language 

Today students began brainstorming an explanation of their favourite toy. They were given a brainstorm template with 6 bubbles
1. to describe the look of the toy
2. to describe how the toy works
3. to describe what the toy does
4. to describe what the toy is used for
5. extra descriptions of how/why/what
6. extra descriptions of how/why/what

As a class we brainstormed an introduction and a conclusion for this writing piece. As well as a sentence to describe the toy.

Here are some of our brainstorms

Inquiry into Cultures

We continued working on our summative, they were given checklists to ensure all the information needed is there. 

• ›      Name of holiday
• ›      date(s) holiday takes place on 
• ›      symbols that are important/represent the holiday (e.g. shamrock, heart, Christmas tree, flowers, etc.)
• ›      decorations, colours, and artifacts used during the holiday
• ›      food(s) that are made/consumed during this holiday
• ›      games/activities/songs that people take part in during this holiday (e.g. a game like dreidel, advent calendar, egg hunt, etc.) 
• ›      something special done for someone else during this holiday (e.g. gift giving, good deed, kind act)
• ›      meaning behind holiday, why is it being celebrated?

Gym

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Inquiry into Math 

We continued our new unit on geometry. Today we looked at 2D shapes recognizing their names, sides and vertices. This will later help us in identify 3D prisms and Pyramids. 




We also played some math games to help us with remembering the names, vertices and edges of the shapes

French

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Agenda

• Memorize speech and add actions  - check in this Thursday
• Spelling paragraph due Friday 
• Spelling test Friday 
• sign and return math test 
• Bring back your re-registration packages for grade 3!
• DON’T DELAY - THE DEADLINE FOR RE-REGISTRATION IS FEBRUARY 18 AT 4 PM
• To reserve your child’s 2020-2021 place at St. Jude’s Academy, complete and return your child’s re-registration forms and payment by FEB 18 AT 4 pm.
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• Dear SJA Families, Just a reminder that the SJA re-registration process is underway. To reserve your child’s 2020-2021 place at St. Jude’s Academy, complete and return your child’s re-registration forms and payment to Reception by Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 4:00 pm.
• 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!

  

  
  
• 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 23^rdand Friday, January 24^th. All profits made will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House.